Best cameras for everyday & travel
Light, versatile, good in low light. These are the cameras that meet the most of what everyday & travel needs, by the maker's spec sheet: every pick shows the specs that earned it a place. No paid placement. Prices are today's cheapest at the stores we track in Australia, new or used. Want a budget or a size? Try the camera finder.
Top picks

OM System
PEN
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from A$1,478.85at 7 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

OM System
OM-5 Mark II
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from A$1,444.15Used from A$1,699.95at 6 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

Fujifilm
X-E5
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
New from A$2,053.51Used from A$1,859at 5 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

OM System
OM-3
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 4K 60p
New from A$2,644.70Used from A$2,699.95at 6 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

Fujifilm
X-T50
APS-C · 40.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
New from A$2,016.15Used from A$2,099.95at 5 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

Sony
α6700
APS-C · 26 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 120p
New from A$2,199Used from A$2,399.95at 5 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

Fujifilm
X-S20
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 6.2K video
New from A$2,249at 5 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

OM System
OM-5
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2022
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
Used from A$1,231.65at 1 store- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

OM System
E-M10 Mark IV
Micro Four Thirds · 20.3 MP · 2020
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
New from A$899.95Used from A$649.95at 5 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

OM System
E-M5 Mark III
Micro Four Thirds · 20.4 MP · 2019
- IBIS
- 4K 30p
Used from A$999.95at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

Ricoh
GR IV Monochrome
APS-C · 25.7 MP · 2026
- IBIS
- 1080p video
New from A$2,499.95at 5 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor

Ricoh
GR IV
APS-C · 25.7 MP · 2025
- IBIS
- 1080p video
New from A$1,986.41Used from A$1,949at 5 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor
Smaller and lighter
Under 650 g, for when the camera has to come along every day.

Leica
D-Lux 8
Micro Four Thirds · 17 MP · 2024
- 4K 30p
- 397 g
New from A$2,990at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ Built-in zoom lens
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder

Panasonic
Lumix S9
Full frame · 24.2 MP · 2024
- IBIS
- 6K video
New from A$1,857Used from A$1,299at 7 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor

Sony
ZV-E1
Full frame · 12.1 MP · 2023
- IBIS
- 4K 120p
New from A$2,654.96at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor

Ricoh
GR IIIx
APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2021
- IBIS
- 1080p video
New from A$1,999Used from A$419.40at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor

Ricoh
GR III
APS-C · 24.2 MP · 2019
- IBIS
- 1080p video
New from A$599.95Used from A$1,760at 2 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ In-body stabilisation
- ✓ Large sensor

Fujifilm
X-T30 III
APS-C · 26.1 MP · 2025
- 6.2K video
- 30 fps
New from A$1,320.23Used from A$1,499.95at 5 stores- ✓ Under 500 g
- ✓ Large sensor
- ✓ Viewfinder