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Panasonic LUMIX DCFZ80DK Black
A 60x optical zoom lens in a 596g body provides extreme telephoto reach that no smartphone can match, while 4K video recording and 30fps burst shooting offer unexpected versatility at this level. The lightweight, point-and-shoot design makes it a practical travel companion for capturing distant landscapes and detailed macro shots without bulk. This camera is best for casual travelers and hobbyists who prioritize massive zoom range over low-light image quality or advanced manual controls.
Type compact
Sensor 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch
AF Points 49 pts
Burst 30 fps
Video 4K
Weight 596 g
27 Overall Score
Price CA$600
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong burst (86th percentile) 86th
Cons
- Below average af (5th percentile)
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 18.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 80 |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Points | 49 |
| AF Type | Contrast AF System |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Codec | AVCHD Progressive; AVCHD; MP4 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | No |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.6 kg / 1.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | No |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB Type-C (USB Charging) |
| HDMI | microHDMI Type-D |
| Hot Shoe | No |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic LUMIX DCFZ80DK | Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Nikon Z fc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch | 42.4MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 21.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | 49 | 399 | 1053 | 121 | 325 | 427 |
| Burst FPS | 30 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 100 | 11 |
| Video | 4K | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 596 | 657 | 511 | 580 | 998 | 397 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX DCFZ80DK | 5.1 | 38.1 | 49.8 | 85.8 | 61.4 | 14.2 | 46 | 60.3 | 57.3 | 9.6 | 34.2 |
| Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Compare | 88.3 | 93.6 | 95.2 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 68.1 | 95.5 | 99.9 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 86.8 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.5 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 82.7 | 93.6 | 98.3 | 95.9 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 68.5 | 84.5 | 91.8 |
| Nikon Z fc Compare | 90.2 | 87.9 | 91.1 | 73.8 | 72.7 | 86.7 | 92.5 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 69.3 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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