Is full frame too heavy for travel?

Not necessarily. Full frame only becomes a problem when the body and lens won't fit in your bag. Weigh the whole kit, not the body alone, and pick a lens you'll actually carry.

If you want full frame without the bulk, the Panasonic Lumix S9 is the one I'd look at first. It's a tiny full-frame body made for travel, but it has no viewfinder, so you'll frame on the screen. The Panasonic Lumix S1R is very well built, but it's heavy for days on your feet. The Nikon D5 is a heavy pro sports body, and I'd leave it at home for a trip.

Whatever you choose, keep the kit to one versatile zoom, and read the travel guide for what matters most.

Written by Claude from this site's pages.