Lowepro vs Shimoda:Which is more popular?
In September 2026, Shimoda had more branded searches than Lowepro among camera bag brands in New Zealand. Shimoda had about 150 branded searches, while Lowepro had 140. Shimoda made up 12.1% of all camera bag brand searches we track, and Lowepro accounted for 11.3%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about camera bag brands, Lowepro appeared in all five answers and Shimoda in three. Lowepro was mentioned before Shimoda in every answer.
Who do people search for more?
Shimoda, about 7% more searches than Lowepro
Who does AI mention more?
Lowepro, mentioned in every answer we collected
Who does AI recommend more?
Lowepro, named ahead of Shimoda in every answer
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Top camera bag brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and two Google AI Overviews, Lowepro appeared in all five answers. Shimoda was mentioned in three out of five: in two of the three ChatGPT answers and in one of the two Google AI Overviews. Lowepro was listed before Shimoda in every answer.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Peak Design1st- Lowepro2nd
Wandrd3rd
Think Tank4th- Shimoda5th
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
- Peak Design5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Lowepro5 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Wandrd4 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 2 of 2 Google answers
- Think Tank3 of 5Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 2 Google answers
- Shimoda3 of 5Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 2 Google answers
See every answer about camera bag brands
5 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“Which camera bag brand should I buy in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best camera bag brands in New Zealand?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best camera bag brand in New Zealand for a camera?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“best camera bag”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“camera bag brand”
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in New Zealand on October 20, 2026.
Is Lowepro or Shimoda more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for Lowepro and Shimoda by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all five camera bag brands we track, month by month, from searches in New Zealand.
Share of searches by month for Shimoda, Lowepro. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Peak Design | Think Tank | Shimoda | Lowepro | Wandrd |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2025 | 53.1% | 18.9% | 10.5% | 11.2% | 6.3% |
| Nov 2025 | 58.3% | 14.1% | 10.3% | 11.5% | 5.8% |
| Dec 2025 | 52.9% | 15.7% | 8.6% | 16.4% | 6.4% |
| Jan 2026 | 43.7% | 19% | 13.4% | 17.6% | 6.3% |
| Feb 2026 | 40.4% | 21.9% | 9.9% | 23.2% | 4.6% |
| Mar 2026 | 47.2% | 20.8% | 11.3% | 17.6% | 3.1% |
| Apr 2026 | 49% | 17.9% | 14.6% | 15.2% | 3.3% |
| May 2026 | 43.4% | 18.9% | 19.6% | 13.3% | 4.9% |
| Jun 2026 | 42.2% | 22.4% | 18.4% | 12.2% | 4.8% |
| Jul 2026 | 47.7% | 21.1% | 11.7% | 14.1% | 5.5% |
| Aug 2026 | 55.8% | 16.4% | 10.9% | 12.7% | 4.2% |
| Sep 2026 | 49.2% | 21.8% | 12.1% | 11.3% | 5.6% |
How has the Lowepro and Shimoda comparison changed over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- The lead changed hands 3 times in the 12 months ending September 2026: Shimoda took it in May 2026, Lowepro took it in July 2026, Shimoda took it in September 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Lowepro’s share of searches among camera bag brands in New Zealand moved from 11.2% to 11.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 160 to 140.
- Across the 12 months ending September 2026, Shimoda’s share of searches among camera bag brands in New Zealand moved from 10.5% to 12.1%, and its estimated monthly branded searches held steady at 150.
How did search popularity change for New Zealand camera bag brands in September 2026?
2 changes
In September 2026, Shimoda overtook Lowepro to rank 3rd among camera bag brands in New Zealand, with 12.1% of the searches.
In September 2026, Lowepro lost share of searches among camera bag brands in New Zealand, from 12.7% to 11.3%.
How are branded searches counted?
4 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using Lowepro’s and Shimoda’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
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