The Panasonic Lumix FZ80D brings 4K video and 4K Photo capabilities to the budget superzoom segment, combining the high-resolution video modes with its 20-1200mm equivalent (60X) zoom and 18.1MP Type 1/2.3 BSI-CMOS sensor. It also features a a 1.84M-dot touch screen on the back, and a 2.36M-dot EVF.
The new Lumix FZ80D superzoom bridge camera in North America (sold as the Lumix FZ82D in the UK and Europe) costs $477.99, first available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Panasonic Lumix FZ80D Bridge Camera Key Features
- 18.1MP 1/2.3″ MOS Sensor
- Lumix DC Vario 60x Optical Zoom Lens
- 20-1200mm (Full-Frame Equivalent)
- Aperture Range: f/2.8-5.9 to f/8
- 2.36m-Dot OLED Live View Finder
- 3.0″ 1.84m-Dot TFT LCD Monitor
- Full HD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p Video
- POWER I.O.S. Image Stabilization
- Light Sensitivity Range: ISO 80-3200
- Continuous Shooting up to 10 fps
Capture vast landscapes and reach incredible distances with the lightweight Lumix FZ80D Digital Camera from Panasonic. The Lumix DC Vario 60x zoom lens provides a full-frame equivalence of 20-1200mm, ensuring versatility and range. When shooting at higher focal lengths, POWER O.I.S. image stabilization counteracts image blur resulting from camera shake and helps produce sharper overall images. You have the option of shooting through the glare-resistant 2.36m-dot OLED LVF or with the 3.0″ 1.84m-dot TFT LCD monitor, depending upon your situation. Record precise 4K Full HD video and extract photos from the footage to save as 8MP equivalent still images.
Other features returning from the Panasonic Lumix FZ80D Bridge Camera include:
- Recording UHD 4K/30p video at 100 Mbps in the MP4 format, as well as Full HD 1080p and slow-motion 720p/120 and 480p/240
- 4K Burst, 4K Pre-Burst, and 4K Burst (S/S) modes for recording continuous 8MP stills at a 30-fps shooting rate
- Zoom Compose Assist function lets users quickly zoom out with a single press of a button to reconfirm composition
- A dedicated macro mode allowing focus on subjects with a 0.4″ working distance
- Both a built-in pop-up flash and a hot shoe for working with an optional external flash
