The Compact Travel Camera Isn't Dead — It Just Got Weird

If you've ever tried to explain to someone why you're carrying a dedicated camera on holiday, this piece gets it — but it won't change your kit list. The honest insight buried here: the travel zoom category didn't evolve, it just got abandoned, and what's sold as a 'travel camera' today is really just a mirrorless body with a kit lens. If you actually want reach in your pocket, your options are thinner than ever.