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Canon PowerShot SX740 HS compact camera held in a hand
This compact camera has stayed popular for 8 years – and its updated version tops Japan's sales charts despite changing very little

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

UPDATED Released in 2018, Canon's pocket-sized superzoom has remained a favorite – right now, its updated version is Japan's best-selling compact camera

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James Artaius holding a Panasonic Lumix S9, with the sensor exposed
For two years, my buddy and I were rude about the Lumix S9. Now we both own one. What happened?

By James Artaius Published

OPINION My colleague and I scoffed when the Lumix S9 launched in 2024. Today, we both have one – and I think you should, too

OPINION
Rear view of the Panasonic Lumix L10 compact camera held in one hand.
A new zoom camera is joining the ranks of highly coveted compact cameras, as Japan suspends orders after “far more preorders than anticipated"

By Alan Palazon Published

NEWS Panasonic has announced that it can’t keep up with demand for the new Lumix L10, subsequently suspending orders

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Viltrox AF 28mm f/4.5 L lens on a Panasonic Lumix S9
FINALLY, a lens that's actually worth buying for my Lumix S9

By James Artaius Published

NEWS At last, the lens that the Lumix S9 has been begging for is here! This tiny pancake prime is a perfect fit for the tiny trendy camera

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Panasonic Lumix ZS300 / TZ300 product shot
Just released, and already the #1 compact camera in Japan – a travel-zoom featuring Leica optics

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

NEWS The new point-and-shoot camera features a 24-360mm / 15x zoom lens, while half of the top 10 compact cameras are on backorder

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James Artaius holding a Panasonic Lumix L10
People on the internet are dumb: This camera is great

By James Artaius Published

OPINION Dummies on the internet are complaining about the Panasonic Lumix L10 because it isn't something it wasn't supposed to be

OPINION
Man holding a Fujifilm X100 VI compact camera in one hand
This retro compact camera is Japan's new No.1 – dethroning Sony's full-frame mirrorless after 5 months at the top of the charts

By Kim Bunermann Published

NEWS Over two years after its launch, this Fujifilm is the most popular camera in Japan right now – again

NEWS
Panasonic Lumix S9 camera top down view held in a hand
Compact content creation powerhouse camera gets free firmware boost – with deeper phone control and creator tools

By Kim Bunermann Published

FIRMWARE The update transforms Panasonic Lumix's full-frame camera into a more connected creator tool, adding wired smartphone support, expanded Real Time LUT controls, and enhanced in-app styling options

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Panasonic Lumix L10 camera on purple cushion
The Lumix L10 'compact camera' is anything but compact. What on earth was Panasonic thinking?

By Gavin Stoker Published

Opinion Panasonic is aiming for a viral hit with its latest fixed-lens camera. But isn’t it a bit of a misnomer to call it 'compact'?

Opinion
Kodak Pixpro C1 camera placed on a windowsill, showcasing its stylish design and lens under natural light.
These best-selling compact cameras share a winning formula – and smartphone fatigue may explain their success in Japan

By Kim Bunermann Last updated

The latest sales figures reveal that Japan's most popular compact cameras are simple and surprisingly cheap, starting from US$99

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