Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 was announced in 2017 and is a 1/2.3-inch (6.17 x 4.55 mm) Bridge camera with 18.1 Megapixel BSI-CMOS sensor. Its native ISO ranges from 80 to 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode. The camera has a Fixed 3.0" screen with 1,040k dot resolution and built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution.

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 can capture video up to 3840 x 2160 resolution.

Here is the Panasonic -FZxx series lineup, where you can view and compare the main specifications of the cameras within the same series.

Panasonic -FZxx series lineup

	Model	Date	Sensor	Native ISO	Screen	Price
	Panasonic FZ80	January 2017	18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	80 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 1,040k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ70 Compare	July 2013	16.1 MP 1/2.3-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ60 Compare	July 2012	16.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 3,200	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot Touchscreen	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ47 Compare	July 2011	12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 1,600	Fixed 3.0" 460k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ40 Compare	July 2010	14.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 3.0" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ35 Compare	July 2010	12.1 MP 1/2.33-inch	80 - 6,400	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H
	Panasonic FZ28 Compare	January 2009	10 MP 1/2.33-inch	100 - 6,400	Fixed 2.70" 230k dot	amazon B&H

You can view their side-by-side comparison here: Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 vs Lumix DMC-FZ70 vs Lumix DMC-FZ60 vs Lumix DMC-FZ47 vs Lumix DMC-FZ40 vs Lumix DMC-FZ35.

In this section we present pros and cons of Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80.

Fixed Touchscreen

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 has a 3.0" Fixed touchscreen with 1,040k dot resolution.

Electronic Viewfinder

Camera has a built-in Electronic viewfinder with 1,166k dot resolution. It has a 100% coverage.

BSI-CMOS Sensor

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 features a 18.1 megapixel 1/2.3-inch BSI-CMOS sensor with dimensions of 6.17 x 4.55 mm and a total area of 28.1 mm². Its native ISO range is 80 - 3,200 and expands to 80 - 6,400 in boosted mode.

The camera has BSI-CMOS sensor, short for Backside Illuminated Complementary Metal-Oxide-Semiconductor sensor. In traditional CMOS sensors, the wiring and circuitry are located on the front side of the sensor, which can block some of the incoming light. BSI technology flips this design by placing the photosensitive elements (pixels) on the backside of the sensor, allowing more light to reach the pixels. This significantly enhances light sensitivity and improves low-light performance. BSI-CMOS sensors are particularly effective in low-light conditions, as they can capture more light, resulting in brighter and less noisy images. This makes them well-suited for indoor and night photography. BSI-CMOS sensors deliver a higher SNR and reduced cross-talk.

Camera is equipped with Venus Engine processor and can take pictures up to 4896 x 3672 resolution.

No Image Stabilization

The camera does not have an image stabilization.

Built-in Wi-Fi

Camera has a built-in Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz) which allows to easily transfer photos and videos from the camera to other Wi-Fi-enabled devices, such as smartphones, tablets, printers, or computers. This eliminates the need for cables and allows for quick and convenient media sharing and social media integration. It gives you the ability to control your camera remotely using a smartphone or tablet. This is particularly useful for taking self-portraits, group shots, or capturing images in challenging conditions without having to touch the camera. Firmware updates can also be downloaded and installed wirelessly.
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Bluetooth

Camera has a built-in Bluetooth which lets you to connect the camera to a smartphone or a dedicated remote control device. This allows you to remotely trigger the camera, adjust settings and controls remotely through a paired mobile app. While Wi-Fi is generally faster for transferring larger files, Bluetooth can be used for small, selective transfers, it can provide real-time information about your camera's battery status, memory card capacity, and other key settings directly on your paired smartphone or smartwatch.
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USB Input and HDMI Output

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 has a USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) input for data transfer and battery charging. There is a Micro HDMI connector for video signal output.

External Storage Slots

The camera has a single SD/SDHC/SDXC card slot.

Shutter

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80's shutter speed can go up to 1/16000 sec with electronic shutter and up to 1/2000 sec with mechanical shutter. Camera can shoot continuously up to 10.0 fps.

Flash

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 has a built-in flash with maximum range of 14.10 m at Auto ISO and also accepts external flash which can be connected via Shoe Mount.

Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 has dimensions of 130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69"). It weighs 616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz) which is neither heavy nor lightweight.

130 mm (5.12")

94 mm (3.7")

94 mm (3.7")

119 mm (4.69")