Ted's - Top 5 Travel Cameras

If you are planning a trip soon, it’s time to think about whether your camera could do with an upgrade! Chances are it’s going to be a holiday to remember, so taking a top-notch travel camera with you will ensure you can capture amazing photos of your trip.

Whether you are looking for something portable and pocketable when not in use, or you need something more versatile with interchangeable lenses, you don't have to look too far to find a great travel camera at Ted's. 

Here is our pick of the five cameras you should consider as your travel partner.

Born from a range of popular compact digital cameras custom-built by Panasonic for travel photography, the TZ90 is small enough to comfortably fit in most pockets, even with its massive 30x optical zoom lens from premium German camera manufacturer Leica. Combined with a 20MP image sensor, the Lumix TZ90 captures wide-scoping landscapes and epic close-ups with immense detail. Plus, with Ultra-HD 4K video capture built right in, it’s a remarkably versatile piece of kit.

The Panasonic TZ90 features 5-axis Optical Image Stabilisation to actively prevent camera shake while taking pictures or capturing video. If you’ve got shaky hands or enjoy being amongst the action, the TZ90 makes it possible for you to capture sharp, blur-free images in a range of conditions, even if you don't have time to set up your travel tripod. 

Throw in a touch-sensitive and tilting LCD screen, which can be easily angled for POV shots, and eye-level framing, thanks to its EVF (electronic viewfinder), and you’ve got one hell of a travel camera that is more than worthy of the number one spot.

Boasting brand new photographic technology in the form of a 20MP 1-inch stacked image sensor, which essentially doubles the detail captured in a single shot. This stacked sensor also benefits the UHD 4K video on offer. And with a highly versatile 4.2x zoom and a wide-open low-light friendly f1.8-2.8 aperture range, the Canon G7X III truly is a Powershooter.

Oh, and for those who love to travel vlog, you’ll be happy to know that the Canon Powershot G7X III comes standard with many content creation-friendly features. These include built-in Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity to your smartphone, a clean HDMI output for displaying raw video on the TV, vertical video recording for the perfect Instagram Reel or TikTok, an external mic input for crisp audio, and direct streaming to popular online platforms, such as YouTube. What more could you ask for?

Although maintaining a similar form factor to its DSLR ancestry and boasting an interchangeable mounting for Canon M lenses, the mirrorless EOS M50 is roughly half the size. Boasting a brand new Digic 8 processor and the same 24.2MP APS-C sensor found in Canon’s beginner-friendly DSLR cameras, you get all the bells and whistles of a much larger camera in a significantly smaller and lightweight form factor.

Selfie photographers and vloggers will adore both the UHD 4K video capture and the tilting touch-screen, allowing users to quickly compose landscapes, sceneries and more with greater precision than the electronic viewfinder. Add in a 5-Axis image stabilisation, and the EOS M50 demolishes image blur and camera shake to allow handheld shooting, even in the trickiest lighting conditions.

Taking many of the epic features from the larger Z6 and Z7, Nikon has extended the Z-mount to the ultra-portable Z50. Although it rocks a smaller sensor than previous full-frame cameras, it more than makes up for it in its weightless form factor of fewer than 500 grams. And thanks to its rugged, weather-sealed construction, the Z50 is more than able to stand up to unpredictable weather conditions.

But what about camera specs? Well, the Z50 boasts a 20MP DX-format image sensor, a hybrid AF system and 11 frames per second continuous shooting, plus 4K Video capture at 30fps. Combined with its Bluetooth, WiFi connectivity, and Nikon's SnapBridge app, users can quickly and easily share their favourite travel snaps to friends and followers back home.

Hosting a 24MP full-frame sensor inside a travel-friendly form factor, the Sony A7C is the most capable camera on this list. Its built-in image stabilisation and an advanced focus system of 693 phase-detection points allow users to capture professional-level image quality that is both sharp and free of distortion and blurring.

However, professional photographic capabilities come at a cost, especially since the Sony A7C can be purchased with or without a lens. If you’ve got the cash, you won’t be disappointed with its performance. But if you’re looking to save, look further up the list.

Ready to hit the road? Get your travel camera online at Ted’s Cameras, or visit your nearest Ted’s Cameras store to get expert advice from Ted’s friendly staff! For more inspiration on must-have travel camera gear, check out Ted’s guide on the top 10 camera accessories for travel.