Panasonic Lumix FZ80 4K 60X Zoom Camera Review
The Panasonic Lumix FZ80 comes with an 18.1-megapixel sensor and the latest 4 K technology, allowing you to capture high-quality images and 4 K videos. The bridge camera is an “all-rounder camera” that brings the vibrant colors of the surroundings to life. It features a lens kit, ranging from 20 mm to 1200 mm. The wide-angle 60x zoom lens allows you to capture landscapes and far off shots with ease.
The Lumix FZ80 is the ideal travel-friendly camera that is capable of capturing fast-paced shots. It never allows you to miss out on a precious moment. The ergonomic grip and viewfinder help you to take shots, even under the bright sunlight in comfort.
Here we provide a detailed review of the Panasonic Lumix FZ80.
Features
18.1-Megapixels
The bridge camera features an 18.1-megapixel sensor that allows you to capture high-resolution images and 4 K videos. It is capable of taking high precision shots with enhanced clarity and sharpness.
60x Long Zoom
The camera comes with a Lumix DC Vario lens kit, ranging from 20 mm to 1200 mm. The wide-angle lens is capable of capturing breathtaking landscape while the 60x zoom captures the far off moments.
4 K Photo Mode
You can record high-quality 4 k videos at a speed of 30 frames per second. The 4 K Photo mode allows you to play and pause the video to select the frames you wish to save. Hence, you can save the particular frame as high-resolution images.
3 Inch, 1,040 K-dot Monitor
The camera features a 3-inch rear monitor with a high resolution of approximately 1,0040-dots. It improves visibility, even while shooting under harsh sunlight. Moreover, the intuitive touch control allows you to refocus the subject by touching the screen.
Electronic Shutter: 1/16000
The high electronic shutter speed of 1/16000 enables you to capture fast-moving shots with clarity and enhanced details. It allows you to open the aperture outdoor and reduce washouts under strong sunlight.
Ultra-High-Speed Focusing
The Depth From Defocus evaluates two images of varying sharpness for calculating the distance to the subject. It gains high-speed AF and 6 fps burst shooting, which allows you to capture fast-moving shots with ease.
What Do We like
Impressive Low-Light Performance
The camera is capable of capturing high-quality shots even in low light conditions. Hence, you can enjoy photography at night.
Post-Focus
The post focus feature allows you to select the desired focus points after capturing the shot. The bridge camera also offers you the flexibility of selecting several focus points on a single image using the focus stacking feature.
Comfortable Grip and Viewfinder
The viewfinder allows you to click images even in the bright and harsh sunlight. Moreover, it ensures a comfortable and ergonomic grip for the user. Hence, it allows you to enjoy photography with comfort and ease.
What We Don’t Like
Image Quality
The image quality is not as great as the other Panasonic cameras. It lacks sharpness. Moreover, the image stabilizer also requires improvement.
Conclusion
The Panasonic Lumix FZ80 features WiFi connectivity and USB charging facilities. Hence, it is the ideal travel-friendly bridge camera, worth buying. It allows you to capture precise shots in harsh weather conditions and low-light situations. The camera is capable of capturing precise and crystal clear shots at all times.
