LUMIX FZ80D Point and Shoot Digital Camera 4K Photo/Video Recording with Power Optical Image Stabilizer, Vlogging Camera with 60X Optical Zoom & 20-1200mm Wide-Angle Lens - DC-FZ80D

With a trip to Yellowstone & Grand Teton looming, I was fearful my phone camera wouldn't get the photos I wanted to get- especially if the wildlife was far away... so I decided to get a budget-friendly camera with a great zoom - and this camera fits my needs perfectly!! It's got a very nice zoom - gets beautiful shots up close & personal, without risking getting killed by a Bison or Grizly. :D Unlike some others, it's very light and I'm able to hike with it around my neck without any problem!! Great camera for my needs!!

I bought this camera for an Alaskan cruise. I was recovering from back surgery, so did not want to carry my heavy Canon with a long lens. This little "bridge" camera was perfect. I got some great photos, good quality. The zoom worked great. It's nice and small, lightweight. My only complaint is the battery goes down quickly if you zoom in and out a lot, as the zoom is not manual. Be sure to take at least one extra battery, two would be better.

This is a GREAT camera FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. Please read before buying. This camera is a "superzoom bridge" camera. That means it has a small sensor (it's physically impossible to get this much zoom out of any portable camera with a large sensor). So, it is NOT a professional grade large sensor camera to get the best depth of color and pin sharp detail. BUT, it IS fantastic to take traveling or hiking to get ALL the shots you cannot get with your phone. Your phone is amazing at wide landscapes, panorama vistas, portraits, low light, etc. HOWEVER, your phone SUCKS at natural looking macro shots (close ups of small things) and it REALLY sucks at long zoom shots - that wildlife off in the distance for example. This camera does a great job of taking the pictures your phone simply can't. It takes really good macro shots - like really good. Not expensive DSLR or mirrorless quality, but pretty close. AND this camera has lots (tons!!!) of OPTICAL zoom and high enough resolution that you can still crop to zoom in even a bit further and still have very solid resolution and quality (though not professional level by any means). Superzoom bridge cameras are, in my opinion, the best travel companion to your phone when you really need long zoom reach. And I believe this one is the best option for many people. It is cheaper, lighter, and smaller than the competition that can compete for image quality. Problems with (ALL) superzoom cameras: They SUCK in low light especially when zooming in - don't bother, get out your phone instead - it's great in low light. Once you get into twilight this camera will be mostly useless - but so will all similar cameras. They are a niche tool. Consider carefully whether you really need this amount of zoom. You can find 20X or even 30X large sensor compact cameras that will get better image quality and be even more portable, and 20x is still quite a bit of zoom, plenty for most uses. Problems with (THIS) superzoom: The physical and digital interface is not intuitive. You will need to spend some time learning how to use this. Having to push a button to switch from viewfinder to LCD screen is annoying (but not a big deal really). Taking any control over ISO, shutter speed, aperture, etc is a bit wonky. It also lacks some bells and whistles like wifi connectivity. Great things about (ALL good) superzoom cameras: Optical zoom is the ONLY good kind of zoom. Digital zoom is just cropping down your picture and losing resolution. It has its uses, but it's better to just do it in the computer when you'll have more control. These cameras have TONS of optical zoom in a small package, making it possible to get shots that are simply impossible with anything else you can afford or carry around - to give you an idea, the Canon 1200mm zoom costs about $20,000 and weighs a "surprisingly light" 7.4 lbs and is 21 inches long. This camera will get you the same distance optically at 1/50 the price of just the lens, less than 1/5 the weight of just the lens, and at a size you can pop in a purse or day pack. Good things about (THIS) superzoom: It is cheaper by far than all other options that get this kind of quality. Half the price or less of the Nikons that are only marginally better. It is smaller and lighter than the competition. The Nikons are nearly twice as long when turned off (lens retracted fully). They also weigh about twice as much (the Nikon P1100 weighs 3.1 lbs compared to this camera at 1.4 lbs). Weight and size really make a big difference in a travel/hiking camera. The Image Stabilization on this one is as good as it gets in a superzoom, which REALLY REALLY matters when zooming. I've managed to get very acceptably sharp photos at 1200 mm (full zoom) while handheld with NO support. That is incredibly impressive. You'll need good technique - holding the camera properly, watching your breathing, and pressing the shutter without jiggling the camera body. To sum up, if you have been frustrated with the limitations of your phone when traveling, hiking, etc. and want something that can get all those pictures your phone simply can't without having to carry around a dedicated camera bag, this is a FANTASTIC option - especially when out in nature to capture the wildlife that can often be very far off in the distance. If you don't really need all this zoom, then maybe look at some of the more compact large sensor options that still have good zoom and can do good macro shots. If you have lots of spare money, and want the maximum possible zoom, and don't care about carrying a larger heavier camera, then consider the Nikon P1100. But for the sweet spot of those who need the zoom that goes well past 20 or 30x, and want the most compact lightweight option, or people who have a budget to stay inside, this is the best option on the market, in my opinion. I'm a backpacker who is also a photography enthusiast, and after doing tons of comparisons and research, this is the camera I choose to carry on the trail because it solves all the problems I had with every other option. I'm giving it 4 stars out of 5 only because of the lack of wifi and the less than intuitive interface. Otherwise, I think this is a perfect camera for my needs.

Since my Sony super-zoom bridge cameras finally had to be retired, I had very high hopes for this Panasonic super-zoom. (I liked the quality and photos of a Panasonic Lumix pocket camera I owned many years ago) I've tested multiple settings, and macro to full zoom shots, and rarely do I get sharp photos as I did with the Sony. It performs poorly in lighting that isn't full sun and isn't always great in the sun as well. Also the zoom range is the same as my Sony; but this one doesn't zoom as far or result in similar sharp photos. Trying to get the camera to focus on a small subject is often a nightmare. Many subjects are long gone before the camera focusses. I photograph insects in grasses and fields, to birds in trees, water, and the sky. Zooming in on ducks on a small pond in full sun, my viewfinder shows sharp subjects, but the actual photos are either less sharp, or have areas that look like a smudge on the lens, though the lens are clean. It didn't occur to me when I bought it, that the camera lacked a GSP. That feature is great when in the field doing nature reports.

I received this camera for Christmas 2025. And I am still learning, but a great choice for my needs and my wants in a camera. Beautiful and superior fast focus photos with the zooming in or out. Also, superior stabilization with the focus and resolution without the use of a tripod is awesome. Clarity of each photo is sharp, crisp, and great quality. Tons of features and the settings are fantastic and are simple and easy to use. This Lumix FZ80D Bridge Camera is superb. I love it. I'm learning so much more than I thought I would. It's not only taking nature photos but also slowing down the pace of life with waiting on nature to reveal that perfect moment. And, to get that beauty in a photo is an amazing feeling.

Love my new camera, takes great photos

I have been using this for over a year and it is amazing. I use it for bird identification and the optical zoom (60x) is perfect for my needs. (I often use the camera instead of my binos.) Having the 'live view' viewfinder is crucial. (I previously owned a Kodak PIXPRO AZ528, but I lost many shots due to the the lcd screen, which is almost impossible to use in sunlight.) The autofocus is quick, and I am even able to quickly focus on hawks in flight, well enough to ID! It's not perfect: The zoom/focus is noisy, which can be heard on movies. And the picture quality is less than ideal in low light.

Overall, I like this camera. The large 60/1 zoom range is great! The automatic setting enables an ignorant user to get better than average photos while using the camera in a point-and-shoot mode. The videos are good too. In addition, there are hundreds of options available to the more advanced user. The 1/2.3 inch sensor, however, limits the ultimate resolution and low-light capability. The 262 page online manual is a disaster! Though it's well organized, making it easy to find what you're looking for, it is poorly written by someone who hasn't yet mastered English. The camera's many excellent features are so poorly explained as to render them useless. You will waste an enormous amount of time learning to properly use this camera!

Excelente câmera. Muitos recursos manuais ou fácil uso para quem só quer “bater uma boa foto”. O zoom é incrível! Foto de uma ave a 30m com facilidade. Gostei.

Small, light & easy to carry around when travelling. Zoom range is sufficient for bird & animal video/photo.