Recently updated on February 5th, 2020 at 03:06 pm
Serious camera kit may produce some amazing shots, but it’s not always suitcase-friendly. Streamline your luggage but retain the ability to take superior snaps with these amazing compact cameras, perfect for travel.
Panasonic LUMIX DMC TZ70
This camera’s star quality is its versatility. With a High Sensitivity MOS Sensor, the TZ70 can ensure even that dimly-lit sunset snap will be sharply captured. Also, great at overcoming low light is its nifty Live View Finder for when the generously sized LED screen isn’t convenient. There are tonnes of functions too, including High Definition video and time-lapse recording. For aspiring pros, the TZ70 lets you shoot raw files (not compressed) for maximum image quality.
Specs
- 1/2.3-inch sensor, 12.1MP
- 30x optical zoom
- 24-720mm lens
- 3 – 6.4 aperture
- 1 Megapixels
Nikon Coolpix A900
To really capture the intricate details of Florence’s Duomo, make the Nikon Coolpix A900 your go-to camera. It comes with a 35x optical range lens, which can zoom in on all the finer points. Its deceptively small body houses plenty of power thanks to 20.3 megapixels and 4K UHD movie recording. It also has a handy function called SnapBridge, which keeps the camera paired with your tablet or smartphone for easy syncing and image sharing.
Specs
- 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20.3MP
- 35x optical zoom
- 24-840mm lens
- f/3.4-6.9 aperture
- 3 Megapixels
Canon Powershot G9 X Mark II
With a stylish, retro appearance, the slim Canon Powershot G9 X Mark II looks as good as the pictures it produces. It’s blessed with a simple touchscreen interface that allows you to retain as much or as little control as you like over your pics – great if you’re not tech-y minded. Despite its tiny size, it delivers crystal clear images that can easily be sent via Bluetooth to your smartphone for super-quick social media sharing.
Specs
- 0-inch CMOS sensor, 20.1MP
- WiFi
- 28-84mm f/2-4.9 zoom lens
- Bluetooth
- 1080p video capture
Fujifilm FinePix XP120
Action-seekers will love the FujiFilm FinePix. The cheery yellow camera is shockproof, dustproof, freezeproof and even waterproof for those wanting to capture sub-aquatic snaps. The widest setting of 28mm on its Fujinon 5x optical zoom lens is spot on for close-up moving shots or epic landscapes. Small and light, you can tote it around with ease and whip out when required.
Specs
- 4 megapixel * WiFi
- 1/2.3″-inch BSI-CMOS sensor
- 5x optical zoom
- 3-inch 920K-dot LCD monitor
Sony HX90 with 30x Optical Zoom
When the sun-glare is too bright to use the Sony HX90’s LCD screen, its cool pop-up OLED viewfinder will do the trick. It’s just one of the well-considered, intuitive functions to this camera. Just touch it with your Android device and it’ll connect in a heartbeat. You can also geo-tag your locations, courtesy of the HX90’s built in GPS.
Specs
- 2 megapixel
- 30x optical zoom
- 1/2.3 7.82MM Exmor R CMOS sensor
- WiFi
- 180 degree tilting LCD monitor
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