Panasonic Digital Cameras

1. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ70EB (DMC-ZS50) Super Zoom

• RRP: £219.99
• Promotion: £209.00 (Click here to save £10.01)

At only a little above £200, the Panasonic DMC-TZ70EB is one of the most affordable travel cameras that deliver stunning photos and videos in high-resolution. From a distance, you can get up close and personal with its 30x optical zoom lens made by Leica. This powerhouse is also compact, sporting a tiny 110.7 x 64.6 x 34.4 mm body. It will also not bog you down, weighing approximately 234 g with battery and memory card.

Although Panasonic has since released newer models, this camera remains incredibly popular among holidaymakers. Ease-of-use aside, the TZ70EB boasts of many features. One of these is that the Auto mode takes care of everything for you, and it does so with flying colors. That is made possible by using a high-quality lens and enhanced optical image stabilization (OIS) with a five-axis correction and level shot function.

LUMIX DMC-TZ70EB Key Specifications

TZ70EB Reviews from Canary Island Travelers

“It has been more than three years since I obtained this camera. Even so, I do not have the intention of upgrading to a newer model. There is no reason for me to do so. After all, the pictures I take looked high-quality to me.”

– Janice J.

“Cheap but superb, that is how I would describe the TZ70EB.”

– Holly U.

The Lumix TZ70 brings you right up against the action. The 24 mm Leica DC Vario-Elmar lens has a 30x optical zoom so you will always have an intimate view, and captured picture, of what piques your interest.

2. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ100EB Digital Travel Camera

• RRP: £ 399.99
• Promotion: £381.99 (Click here to save £18)

For a travel camera, you cannot go wrong with the DMC-TZ100EB. It is compact, measuring only 110.5 x 64.5 x 44.3 mm. At 310 g (including memory card and battery), it is easy to carry around. Despite its small size, it houses a 1″ sensor and 10x Leica DC Vario-Elmarit lens. As such, the quality of images taken is superb even when the lighting conditions are not ideal.

TZ100EB offers a unique feature. If you ever took a picture that is out of focus, this camera allows you to change the focal point to correct the image. More than merely capturing stills, you can also record in movies in 4K. And if the sunshine is too bright, making it difficult to see the screen, lift the camera to your eyes, and the Live View Finder turns on automatically.

LUMIX DC-TZ100EB Key Specifications

TZ100EB Reviews from Canary Island Travelers

“On the beaches of Playa de Las Américas, Los Cristianos, and Costa Adeje, the images I took with this camera were as expected – superb. I also had excellent shots of the volcanic landscapes of Timanfaya National Park, so no surprises here. But in the Anaga Forest, the TZ100EB proved its worth by delivering beautiful photos and videos in dim light conditions under the forest canopies. Am I happy with this camera? Of course, I am.”

– Kelley J.

“The Lumix TZ100EB has been my go-to travel camera for over a year. It is easy to carry and use. All I do is turn it on and start taking pictures without thinking of anything else. In the Canaries, it doesn’t matter where I go – beach, forest, or in the bars of Playa de Las Américas – this camera never fails me.”

– Sidney P.

3. Panasonic LUMIX DC-TZ200EB (DC-ZS200) Zoom Travel Camera

• RRP: £599.99
• Promotion: £549.00 (Click here to save £50.99)

The Panasonic DSC-Z200EB, with a 24-360 mm lens (equivalent), is a step up from the 25-250 mm lens of the TZ100. A large 1″ sensor helps capture high-resolution images rich in detail. For a travel camera, it can record 4K videos, which makes it both friendly and valuable for vloggers.

At 111.2 x 66.4 x 45.2 mm and weighing around 340 g (battery and memory card included), it is easy to lug around wherever you go. Be it in the city or out in the wild, expect exceptional images, courtesy of Leica DC Vario-Elmar 15x zoom lens. DFD Technology ensures lightning-quick auto-focus and is further aided by Hybrid OIS+ (Hybrid Optical Image Stabilization) to deliver crystal clear photos and videos.

LUMIX DC-TZ200EB Key Specifications

TZ200EB Reviews from Canary Island Travelers

“There are plenty of choices for compacts that fit right between a smartphone and a full-pledge DSLR. After reviewing the options, I opted for the TZ200EB. After months, including the trip to the Canary Islands with friends, I now relieve those times watching the videos and looking at the photos. I never had a problem whatsoever, and the results were fantastic. I am so happy that I chose this over the others.”

– Jessica A.

“I did not want to go to the Canaries having to carry a large camera case. Instead of bringing my DSLR and a couple of lenses, I decided to bring the TZ200EB. My girlfriend and I spent time exploring Tenerife, Gran Canaria, and spent a half-day on El Hierro. Instead of fidgeting with the settings, it came down to merely taking shots of the beautiful sceneries and selfies. The Auto mode of this camera worked well in most cases. To the untrained eye, you cannot see the difference between the photos taken with this camera and a DSLR. I have keen eyes, and to be fair, the differences were not a big deal. Spending more of my time with the girl I love was so much more precious than the hassle of carrying a bag and swapping lens now and then (if I did bring the DSLR).”

– Nikolas B.

4. Panasonic LUMIX DC-LX100 Mark II Premium Compact Camera with 24-75 mm Lens

• RRP: £799.99
• Promotion: £749.00 (Click here to save £50.00)

The LUMIX DC-LX100 II is tough to beat, boasting of a large 4/3″ sensor and a fast Leica DC 24-75 mm lens. In real-world use, what you get are more detailed images and exceptional shots in dim light conditions than other cameras in its class. 4K movie recording is also outstanding. You can even select a particular moment in the video to save as a photo at 8-megapixel high-resolution image.

One thing that should excite you with the LX100 Mark II is “Shoot First. Focus Later.” Panasonic’s 4K technology lets you refocus an image – after taking the shot. And if the automatic mode is not your thing, then go manual. Everything you need to control the aperture ring, focus ring, shutter speed, and compensation dial is within your fingertips.

LUMIX DC-LX100 Mark II Key Specifications

LX100 Mark II Reviews from Canary Island Travelers

Big Sensor in a Compact Body

At the heart of the LX100 II is a 17-megapixel Micro 4/3” MOS sensor (12.8-megapixel on LX100). With an imaging area that’s 1.6 times the area of a 1-inch sensor*, the LX100 II has improved low light performance, saturation and defocussed bokeh capture.

* Comparison of 4/3-inch sensor in multiple aspect ratios and 1-inch sensor.

5. Panasonic LUMIX DMC-FZ1000EB Long Zoom Digital Bridge Camera 4K

• RRP: £529.99
• Promotion: £499.00 (Click here to save £30.00)

For the discerning consumers and holidaymakers, the LUMIX DMC-FZ1000EB is the next best thing, other than a full-pledge DSLR. Measuring 136.8 x 98.5 x 130.7 mm, you would have no trouble handling it in the magnificent beaches, mountains, and forests of the Canaries. Weighing approximately 831 g (with battery and SD memory card), carrying it around should also be not much of a hassle.

What you can do with this bridge camera is beyond fantastic. A Leica DC F2.8-4.0 25-400 mm lens and new Venus engine ensure every shot you take captures the tiniest of details. For videos, capture in 4K, the equivalent of 8 megapixels. Choose 4K Photo Mode, and the camera automatically chooses the best parameters. Compared to previous generations, the FZ1000EB can focus 300% faster, thus achieving 0.08-second auto-focus.

LUMIX DMC-FZ1000EB Key Specifications

FZ1000EB Reviews from Canary Island Travelers

“Before going to the Canary Islands, I had used this camera mainly for taking close-ups. It was not until we were there that I realized how impressive the FZ1000EB is – from the photos and videos recorded. Even the shots of my grandchildren playing on the beach, splashing water on each other – I can’t believe how clear the images were.”

– Martha E.

“I am neither a photography buff nor professional. What I do love is taking photos – plenty of them. From close-ups to long distances using the zoom lens, I snap hundreds and hundreds at a time. All I need to do is power up and start taking pictures. Having been to the Canaries several times in the previous years, we decided to stay mainly in Lanzarote and Fuerteventura. Guess what I did? Of course, I took thousands of photos in the two weeks we were there. I can say with authority that the FZ1000EB performed fabulously.”

– Jake B.