Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 / ZS30

Buying Guide What camera should I buy? your options explained The Panasonic TZ40 is the jazzier version of the Panasonic TZ35, with very similar image quality but the addition of some valuable extras, most notably the touchscreen. If you're not bothered...

Overall, this is an excellent camera, which should be one of the highest considerations for those looking for the ideal travel compact that offers more than some of the standard options on the market.

The latest Panasonic TZ-series camera retains the 20x optical zoom (24 to 480mm focal length in 35mm equivalent) and the GPS ability of its predecessor.What are new are its Wi-Fi and Near Field Communications functions, which open up direct...

The Panasonic Lumix TZ40 isn't the best in terms of pure picture quality. However, with Wi-Fi, GPS, a high-res touchscreen, an effective design and layout, a great stabilisation system and even a digital zoom that's not entirely catastrophic, this camera...

Image quality isn't perfect, but tons of useful features add up to a superb all-rounder...

Costing the same as the TZ30 when it was launched, the Panasonic Lumix TZ40 offers more connectivity options and better all-round features. The long zoom, great handling and simple menu system add up to make it a great camera to use, and while...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ40 has all the features needed to justify its travel zoom tag. It offers ample optical zoom, great for landscapes and distance objects, as well as built-in Wi-Fi and GPS, all in a pocketable body. It's a little on the expensive...

Panasonic's TZ range has long held top position in the ‘travel' compact area. It's a field that has proved increasingly popular with those looking for a compact camera with a more advanced feature set than a smartphone. Top of the list is including...