Panasonic's compact travel zoom with 30x optical zoom, 4K video, and tilting screen.
The Panasonic Lumix TZ90, known as the ZS70 in North America, was launched in 2017 as an update to the TZ80. It packs a 30x optical Leica zoom covering 24-720mm equivalent into a pocket-sized body. The addition of a tilting touchscreen and 4K Photo modes improved upon its predecessor.
Key features include the 20.3MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 30x Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom, 4K video, tilting 3-inch touchscreen, and Wi-Fi with Bluetooth. The 4K Photo mode allows extracting 8MP stills from 4K video footage. There is no electronic viewfinder.
The TZ90 competes in the pocket superzoom market against Canon SX740 HS and Sony WX500. The trade-off is extreme zoom range versus image quality — larger-sensor compacts like the TZ100 or Sony RX100 produce better images but with less zoom.
Cheap used. Check the zoom mechanism across the full 30x range and the tilting screen mechanism. Battery health is important as these cameras use small batteries. Best suited for travellers who prioritise extreme zoom range in a pocket-sized body.