Panasonic Lumix FZ80D brings USB-C and new displays to 60x superzoom: Digital Photography Review
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Panasonic has released the Lumix DC-FZ80D, an updated version of its 60x superzoom from 2017. It will be sold as the FZ82D in Europe and the FZ85D in Japan.
The ‘D’ variants get a USB-C socket (with charging) to bring them into line with European regulations, and see the panels in both the rear screen and viewfinder brought up to more modern specifications. The fixed rear screen moves from 1.04M dots to 1.84M, meaning a resolution jump from 720 x 480px to 960 x 640px.
More intriguingly, the viewfinder moves from a 1.17M dot equivalent field sequential panel with 0.46x magnification to a 2.36M dot OLED display with 0.74x magnification. That’s much larger, much higher resolution and won’t exhibit the rainbow effect that field-sequential displays are prone to. The thing that makes it interesting is that those are the same specs as the finder that’s been added to the new Leica D-Lux 8. We haven’t been able to find an eyepoint figure for the Panasonic but the resolution, magnification and degree of dioptre adjustment all match, strongly suggesting it’s the same unit.
The FZ80D is still built around the same 18MP Type 1/2.3 (6.2 x 4.6 mm) sensor and 3.58-215mm F2.8-5.9 zoom, giving it a 20-1200mm equivalent focal view range. It will be available at a recommended price of $479, up from the $399 of its predecessor.
Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80D specifications
PriceMSRP$478Body typeBody typeSLR-like (bridge)SensorMax resolution4896 x 3672Image ratio w:h4:3Effective pixels18 megapixelsSensor photo detectors19 megapixelsSensor size1/2.3″ (6.17 x 4.55 mm)Sensor typeBSI-CMOSProcessorVenus EngineColor spacesRGBColor filter arrayPrimary color filterImageISOAuto, 80-3200 (expands to 6400)Boosted ISO (maximum)6400White balance presets5Custom white balanceYes (4 slots)Image stabilizationOpticalUncompressed formatRAWFile format
JPEG (Exif v2.3)Raw (Panasonic RW2)
Optics & FocusFocal length (equiv.)20–1200 mmOptical zoom60×Maximum apertureF2.8–5.9Autofocus
Contrast Detect (sensor)Multi-areaCenterSelective single-pointTrackingSingleContinuousTouchFace DetectionLive View
Autofocus assist lampYesDigital zoomYes (4x)Manual focusYesNormal focus range30 cm (11.81″)Macro focus range1 cm (0.39″)Number of focus points49Screen / viewfinderArticulated LCDFixedScreen size3″Screen dots1,840,000Touch screenYesScreen typeTFT LCDLive viewYesViewfinder typeElectronicViewfinder coverage100%Viewfinder magnification0.74×Viewfinder resolution2,360,000Photography featuresMinimum shutter speed4 secMaximum shutter speed1/2000 secMaximum shutter speed (electronic)1/16000 secExposure modes
Intelligent AutoProgramAperture priorityShutter priorityManual
Scene modes
Clear PortraitSilky SkinBacklit SoftnessClear in BacklightRelaxing ToneSweet Child’s FaceDistinct SceneryBright Blue SkyRomantic Sunset GlowVivid Sunset GlowGlistening WaterClear NightscapeCool Night SkyWarm Glowing NightscapeArtistic NightscapeGlittering IlluminationsHandheld Night ShotClear Night PortraitSoft Image of a FlowerAppetizing FoodCute DessertFreeze Animal MotionClear Sports ShotMonochrome
Built-in flashYesFlash range14.10 m (at Auto ISO)External flashYesFlash modesAuto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction, 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain SyncSelf-timerYes (2 or 10 secs, 3 images x 10 secs)Metering modesExposure compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)AE Bracketing±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps)WB BracketingYesVideography featuresFormatMPEG-4, AVCHDModes
3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1280 x 720 @ 30p / 10 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC
MicrophoneStereoSpeakerMonoStorageStorage typesSD/SDHC/SDXC cardConnectivityUSB
USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec)HDMIYes (micro-HDMI)Microphone portNoHeadphone portNoWirelessBuilt-InWireless notes802.11b/g/nRemote controlYes (via smartphone)PhysicalEnvironmentally sealedNoBatteryBattery PackBattery Life (CIPA)330Weight (inc. batteries)616 g (1.36 lb / 21.73 oz)Dimensions130 x 94 x 119 mm (5.12 x 3.7 x 4.69″)Other featuresOrientation sensorYesGPSNone
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