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The Best compact zoom cameras in 2025

When you use DPReview links to buy products, the site may earn a commission. Updated July 9, 2025 It's sad to say, but the golden age of compact cameras is pretty much over, thanks to the rise of ...
Engadget

DJI Air 3 review: A high-quality zoom adds new creative options

The big idea with the Air 3 is that the quality of the two cameras is the same. As such, it comes with a 1/1.3-inch 24mm (35mm equivalent) f/1.7 main and 70mm f/2.8 telephoto camera. Those focal ...

The Panasonic Lumix L10 is a little big for a compact camera – but there’s a good reason

Compact cameras sacrifice features for size. The Panasonic Lumix L10 strikes a better balance between features and ...
CNET

Samsung Galaxy S24 Phones Have a New Zoom Trick to Get That Close-Up Photo

Higher-end phones are getting more options to take photos at a wide range of zoom settings, thanks to creative use of high-resolution sensors. Stephen Shankland worked at CNET from 1998 to 2024 and ...
Digital Camera World on MSN

I believe the reason compact cameras zoomed ahead in the past, will see them zoom ahead again now

Not everyone wants to carry around a bulky camera with a huge lens – and they never did. But there are inevitably times when a longer lens proves ...
The New York Times

How Much Camera Zoom Do You Really Need?

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› Advice, staff picks, mythbusting, and more. Let us help you. Published July 3, ...