The point-and-shoot has made a comeback – but the trend towards compact cameras may also be impacting the types of lenses photographers are choosing to twist onto their mirrorless camera. Search data from Google indicates that the point-and-shoot isn’t the only compact gear photographers are looking for as searches for pancake lenses reached a five-year high in 2025.
According to Google data, searches for “pancake lens” over the last five years have shown a dramatic climb in 2025, reaching a five-year peak in August 2025.
