Best travel cameras

By Lexy Savvides |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ30

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CNET Editors' Rating: 4 stars

Average User Rating: 4 stars

The TZ30 offers a 20x optical zoom and is an excellent camera for travellers, fitted out with all of the tools you could possibly desire. Just make sure to pack an extra battery if you plan on a full day of shooting. more »

More on: Canon, Compact, Digital Camera, Panasonic, Photography, Travel, Zoom, Wide Angle, Nikon

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Looking for a good compact travel camera. Having trouble deciding between the sony HX20V and the Lumix TZ30?? Decide for me people!!
Posted by kneebs
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I have a Nikon Coolpix S3100 but there are not too many reviews on it. I was wondering if CNET could review it
Posted by rs1703
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Hi, I'll add this one to the review list. If you already have it though, feel free to leave your own thoughts on the product page: http://www.cnet.com.au/nikon-coolpix-s3100-339309154.htm
Posted by Lexy Savvides
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i want a small simple camera that takes great pics in auto, but i could play with the manual features with time. will definitely be using the video too. probably taking a lot of outdoors shots, candid portraits and open landscapes. sony hx20v or canon g12???
Posted by ErinG2
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Hi Erin,

Either camera will be fine for the sorts of shots you're planning, the HX20V obviously gives you more zoom which you might find valuable for outdoor shooting. The form factor of these two cameras is also quite different, the G12 is much larger but it definitely gives you a shooting feel that's much closer to an SLR than a tiny compact.
Posted by Lexy Savvides
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G12!?
Posted by EvanK
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Posted by DavidS10
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no mention of Fujifilm? I believe Fuji have outdone themselves in the F550 this year, and given Panasonic a serious run for their money in the compact superzoom market!
Posted by JustinM
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This is a round up of cameras we've reviewed fully rather than every suitable camera out there - haven't had a chance to get to the F550 yet!
Posted by Lexy Savvides
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HELP please. I am looking to buy a new compact camera for an upcoming trip. I want an easy to use point and shoot with a high zoom that gives a good clear picture with good colour. Have narrowed it down to Panasonic TZ10 or Canon Ixus 1000.

Have owned a Panasonic Lumix about 4-5 years ago but was really disappointed with the picture quality and colour so changed to a Canon Ixus 75. Love the Canon but now want a higher zoom. Will the Lumix colour and picture be as good as the Canon given it is now 4 years on.

Which camera should I get?
Posted by Sandy
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