Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS70 (Lumix DC-TZ90)

The Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ90 / ZS70 photo camera is available in the color black from the end of this month and carries a recommended retail price of €430 / £400 / $450.

For even faster response and higher mobility, the Lumix ZS70 integrates the DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology to achieve ultra-high-speed AF of approx. 0.1 sec. It contributes to high-speed burst shooting at 10 (AFS) / 5 (AFC) fps. The new Lumix ZS70...

Like the entire TZ-series, the Panasonic TZ90 will be an ideal travel camera. The predecessor of the DC-TZ90 has an 18 megapixel MOS sensor and a Leica lens with 30x optical zoom (24-720mm). Also, the camera offers 4K video recording. In addition,...

If you’re looking for a well-specced travel compact camera, then the Panasonic Lumix DC-TZ90 arguably offers the best range of different features currently on the market.

Pocket sized dimensions yet a usefully broad focal range makes this a decent all-rounder ; Effective image stabilization ; Selfie functionality works well and 4K resolution video is a bonus

Some loss of definition and visible softness towards the edges of the frame at widest lens setting ; Eye-level viewfinder is so small as to introduce eye strain and so is better ignored ; Camera grip could be improved

Though there were cooler and more diminutive compacts released by its manufacturer, the Panasonic Lumix ZS70 is a fully featured pocket point-and-shoot that includes a useful 30x optical zoom plus flip up LCD screen to more accurately enable...

Very good zoom range ; Selfie functionality works very well ; Very effective image stabilization ; 4K very competitive at this level

Viewfinder very small ; Occasional lag upon start-up ; Grip could be better ; Soft results at wide-angle

The Lumix ZS70 / TZ90 boasts enough control to satisfy a broad range of users, and performs well across both stills and video recording. It’s not quite a great camera, but if you’re happy to accept a handful of shortcomings you’ll find it to be a very...

Adds tilt-angle screen ; Easy touchscreen control ; 30x zoom versatility in pocketable body ; Mode dial and lens control ring for easy adjustment and functionality ; 4K Photo is useful

Low-light and full zoom limitations due to limited maximum aperture ; Image quality in low-light isn’t the greatest (especially versus 1-inch sensors) ; Viewfinder will be overkill for some

Panasonic has owned the do-it-all pocketable travel zoom market for some years - and the Lumix TZ90 continues to show exactly why. This versatile, easy-to-use yet advanced camera outs its near competition in almost every regard, making it the...

Huge optical zoom for a compact ; Useful 4K skills ; 180-degree tilting touchscreen ; Room for a viewfinder

A tad larger than some compacts ; Not great in low light

A tidy, versatile travel camera with lots of reach and decent image quality