Camera Makers Add Back Viewfinders as Screen-Only Designs Fall Short

Panasonic's new Lumix L10 compact camera now includes a viewfinder — the eyepiece you look through — reversing a decade-long trend toward screen-only designs. Photographers prefer looking through the eyepiece for steadier shots and better visibility in bright sunlight, where rear screens wash out. Camera makers are listening: premium buyers care more about usability than shrinking the camera smaller.