We also enjoyed the high-quality feel of the camera's dials and those in-camera software tricks, like Live ND and in-camera focus stacking, which are ideal for macro shots or blurring skies, surf and water for an ethereal effect. Our testing found that, for its size, the OM-5 delivers excellent video and stills quality, which is bolstered by a stabilization system (good for 6.5-stops of compensation) that gives you a high hit-rate of keepers. Most of its skills, including excellent in-body image stabilization and computational photography modes, are also designed with travelers and adventurers in mind. It shoehorns a lot of features into a compact, weatherproof body that's compatible with a wealth of equally small lenses.

The OM-5 is only a relatively minor update of the Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III, but its combination of talents make it an ideal travel camera in our book – particularly if you want the flexibility of interchangeable lenses. We’ve distilled the results to make your choice clearer, and included some useful buying advice to keep in mind when deciding. Our experts have spent countless hours testing the best options in real-world settings, taking them on the move to assess how convenient each one is to use, shoot and travel with. You’ll find a wide range of top travel cameras below, including some of the best mirrorless cameras. One of the best compact cameras, it continues to impress with its generous 1.0-inch sensor and versatile zoom range.

If you’d prefer something even more pocketable, we highly recommend the excellent Panasonic Lumix TZS200 / TZ200. It also treats travel photographers to clever computational modes, as well as in-body image stabilization for steady shots without a tripod. It pairs smartphone-beating image quality with the flexibility of interchangeable lenses, and packs it all up in a shell that’s weatherproof and portable. We think the best travel camera for most people right now is the OM System OM-5.

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