Ahead of our full review, here are 34 JPEG and DNG Raw sample images taken with the Leica X (Typ 113) compact camera. The Leica X (Typ 113) is a premium compact camera with a 16.2 megapixel APS-C sensor and 24mm f/2.8 zoom lens (35mm equivalent).

Here are 99 sample images and 5 videos taken with the new Olympus OM-D E-M5 II compact system camera at an official Olympus Press event in Prague, Czech Republic. Images 72-77 in the gallery were taken using the new 40 megapixel High Resolution mode, which produces a 7296x5472 pixel 17Mb JPG and a 100+Mb RAW file! Update 17/02/2015: We've just added 22 more general images taken in sunny London...

Ahead of our full review, here are 80 sample JPEG photos and a 1080p movie taken with the new Nikon D5500 DSLR camera, including the full ISO range. The Nikon D5500 is a brand new 24 megapixel APS-C DSLR camera with no optical low-pass filter, built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, 3.2 inch vari-angle touchscreen, ISO 100-25,600, 39-point AF system with nine cross-type sensors, and Full HD movies at 1080/50/60p.

Ahead of our full review, here are 42 sample images taken with the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-CM1 compact camera/smartphone. The Panasonic Lumix CM1 is a 20 megapixel compact camera and an Android smartphone.

Ahead of our full review, here are 33 sample images taken with the Leica X-E (Typ 102) compact camera. The Leica X-E (Typ 102) is a premium compact camera with a 16.2 megapixel APS-C sensor and 24mm f/2.8 zoom lens (35mm equivalent).

Ahead of our full review, here are 54 full-size sample images taken with the new Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD lens mounted on an X-T1 body. The Fujifilm XF 56mm F1.2 R APD is a new fast portrait lens for the X-system, offering a field of view equivalent to 84mm in 35mm terms.

Ahead of our full review, here are 60 sample images taken with the new Panasonic Lumix GF7 compact system camera. The Panasonic Lumix GF7 is a new a small and lightweight compact system camera which includes a new hands-free ‘selfie’ mode.

Ahead of our full review, here are 30 sample images taken with the Zhongi Mitakon 42.5mm f1.2 lens, tested on a Panasonic GX7 camera. The Zhongi Mitakon 42.5mm f1.2 lens is a fast 85mm equivalent lens for Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras.

Ahead of our full review, here are full-size sample images and a 1080p movie taken with the new Canon PowerShot SX710 HS compact camera, including the full ISO range. The Canon PowerShot SX710 HS features a 30x zoom lens, 20.3-megapixel CMOS sensor, Full HD 60p movies with stereo sound, and integrated Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity.

Ahead of our full review, here are 44 sample JPEG photos and a Full 1080p HD movie taken with the tiny new Pentax QS-1 interchangeable lens camera. There's also the full ISO range from 100 to 12800 so that you can see exactly what the Pentax QS-1's new 12.4 megapixel 1/1.7" back-illuminated CMOS sensor is capable of.

Ahead of our full review, here are 33 sample images taken with the Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) premium compact camera. The Leica D-Lux (Typ 109) is a serious compact camera with a large 4/3rds sensor, fast lens, 4K video recording and an electronic viewfinder.

Ahead of our full review, here are 51 sample images taken with the Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM lens, mounted on a Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM is a brand new professional telephoto zoom lens for full-frame Canon DSLR cameras.

Ahead of our full review, here are 36 sample images taken with the Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM lens, mounted on a Canon EOS 5D Mark III. The Canon EF 24-105mm f/3.5-5.6 IS STM is a new affordable standard zoom lens for full-frame Canon DSLRs.

The new Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD lens is already on sale in Japan, and Photography Blog reader Wesley Schlarb has kindly provided us with some sample images from this exciting full-frame ultra-wide-angle lens, as well as his first impressions of using it. All of the sample images are NEF Raw files taken with the Tamron SP 15-30mm f/2.8 Di VC USD mounted on a Nikon D610 DSLR.

Ahead of our full review, here are 57 sample images taken with the Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) super-zoom camera. The Leica V-Lux (Typ 114) is a superzoom camera with a 24-400mm zoom range and a large 1-inch CMOS sensor.

Ahead of our full review, here are 60 full-size sample images taken with the Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports lens mounted on a Canon EOS 5D Mark III body. The Sigma 150-600mm F5-6.3 DG OS HSM Sports is a versatile 4x telephoto zoom lens for full-frame and APS-C DSLR cameras.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images and movies taken with the exciting new Samsung NX1 compact system camera. The weather-sealed Samsung NX1 has a 28MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 4K video recording, 15fps continuous shooting, auto-focus system with 205 Phase Detection AF points, and built-in Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity.

Ahead of our full review, here are some sample images taken with the new Samsung 50-150mm f/2.8 S ED OIS lens mounted on a Samsung NX1 body. The Samsung 50-150mm f/2.8 S ED OIS is a new premium telephoto zoom for Samsung NX compact system cameras, providing an effective focal range of 77-231mm in 35mm terms.

Ahead of our full review, here are 27 sample images taken with the Olympus 9mm f/8.0 Fisheye Body Cap lens. The Olympus 9mm f/8.0 Fisheye Body Cap is a unique, ultra-slim 18mm equivalent fisheye lens with a 140° angle of view for the Micro Four thirds system.

Ahead of our full review, here are 33 sample images taken with the Olympus 15mm f/8.0 Body Cap lens. The Olympus 15mm f/8.0 Body Cap is a unique, ultra-slim 30mm equivalent lens for the Micro Four thirds system.