Recommendation advice for a compact digital camera for few months travelling in South America. ~200eur budget (flexible) for used body+lens?

Camera Buying Advice

Hello everyone, im looking for some advice for a camera to bring with me travelling for a few months in South America.

(1) Budget, country, and currency:

~200 euros used for both body+lens (flexible up to maybe 300-400)

The Netherlands

(2) What equipment, if any, you have now and why is it no longer meeting your needs?

I already shoot on a Lumix S5IIX but it's too bulky and expensive to risk losing. So I'm looking for something that would be fairly light and compact for easier carrying around, and not too expensive so it wouldnt be the end of the world if something happens to it.

(3) What kinds of subjects do you intend to shoot?

I want to cover everyday travel shooting like street, people, and landscapes, but also potentially have enough reach for occasional wildlife without it being a dedicated wildlife camera. A versatile zoom reaching around 200mm equivalent would be nice.

(4) Is it primarily for photography, videography, or both?

Image quality for stills is the priority, but decent video would be a bonus if possible on this budget.

Many thanks for any advice

Posted Feb 22, 2026, 5:03 PM UTC

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