PanasonicLUMIX FZ80D Point and Shoot Digital Camera
PanasonicLUMIX FZ80D Point and Shoot Digital Camera
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Web ID: 1972667111 reviewssorted by Newest
Great zoom capability but don't use iA
I bought this camera despite the many online reviews from people complaining that it takes fuzzy photos. Which it does, if you use Intelligent Auto. In IA mode the camera defaults to facial recognition. I guess that works fine if you're shooting portraits, but who buys a superzoom camera to shoot portraits? For wildlife, birds, and architectural details, it can't find a focal point. The result is a fuzzy photo. Nor does there seem to be any way to switch autofocus modes while remaining in iA. If I switch to Manual mode and set the camera to center focus and center weighted exposure, the results are great. Even at 1200mm! My previous cameras, an FZ300 and an FZ200 were able to focus just fine using iA, even with the teleconverter. I don't know what change Panasonic made to iA for the FZ80D, but it seems to me a firmware upgrade, or rollback, might be worth looking into.
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Response from Panasonic
Hi John! Thank you for your detailed feedback. We’re glad to hear you’re getting great results with the zoom and in Manual mode, even at long focal lengths. We appreciate your observations about Intelligent Auto and how it compares to previous models. Your input is valuable and has been shared internally as we continue to review performance and usability.
Awesome bridge camera.
This camera is a great option for starting out photography. The 1200mm tele zoom is more than i'd ever really need, but it's amazing for photographing birds, planes and other far-away objects and animals. It's a great daily-carry camera if you're looking for something better than just a smartphone, although I will note the low-light performance could be better. The app that accompanies the camera is buggy and hard to use at times as well, so I recommend using a physical card reader. Otherwise, a great all-rounder for starting out photography or a daily-carry for experienced photogs.
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Response from Panasonic
Hi there! Thank you for the thoughtful review. We're thrilled to hear you're enjoying the versatility of the camera, especially its impressive 1200mm telephoto zoom for capturing distant subjects like birds and planes. It’s great to know it’s serving as a reliable daily-carry option and a solid choice for starting out in photography. We appreciate your feedback on low-light performance and the app experience, insights like these help us improve. Wishing you many exciting moments captured with your new camera!
Good but could be great with some tweaks
I have bought 2 of these ,wore the first one out . It doesn’t like to get wet , gets confused ( slow focus) on moving targets, but a nice light camera to carry around in the field. A few upgrades, like a larger sensor, some weather resistance, more pixels, brighter viewfinder would make this a truly awesome piece of gear.
Recommends this product
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Response from Panasonic
Hello there! Thank you for your honest and detailed review! We're glad to hear the camera has been a trusty companion in the field and lightweight enough to carry comfortably. Your feedback about weather resistance, sensor size, focus speed, and viewfinder brightness is incredibly valuable as we continue to innovate and improve our products. We appreciate your loyalty in choosing Panasonic twice, and we’re excited about what the future holds to make your experience even better. Thanks again for sharing your thoughts!
No wifi!
Seems like a great camera, but the FZ80D model lacks wifi. There's no easy way to transfer photos to my cell phone.
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Response from Panasonic
Hello! Thank you for your feedback! We understand how convenient Wi-Fi can be for transferring photos, and we appreciate your thoughts on the FZ80D model. We’re always looking to improve and hope you’re still enjoying the camera’s great features and performance.
Best Affordable Zoom Camera!!
This is the best camera!!! Its super worth for the price and the zoom quality is astonishing!!! Congrats to Panasonic for making such a non-expensive camera with such quality and high zoom!!
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Response from Panasonic
Hi Mathew! Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We're so pleased to hear that the camera’s zoom performance and overall value exceeded your expectations. Delivering high-quality features at an accessible price point is exactly what we aim for, and it's rewarding to know it made a strong impression. We truly appreciate your support and are glad you're enjoying your experience with the camera!
Great Little Camera!
Yes, the FZ80D is a point-and-shoot camera, but it can deliver excellent results, especially for wildlife photography. For a couple of years I used the FZ80, always in P Mode, and that was fine, but I tried pushing past the "point-and-shoot" label with the FZ80D and have been richly rewarded, especially for wildlife photography. Partnered with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, I can shoot RAW files using Shutter-Priority and Auto-ISO to capture wildlife that P-Mode would never catch. Lightroom is able to "Denoise" the FZ80D's RAW files, making even the top ISO 3200 very useable. Almost all the images I've posted going back to mid-September 2024 at https://jwallphoto.blogspot.com/ were made with the FZ80D. Another review is at https://jwallphoto.blogspot.com/2024/09/panasonic-fz80d.html.
Recommends this product
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Response from Panasonic
Thank you for your 5-star rating! We are happy to hear you are pleased with the product.
Great beginner's nature camera
Received this camera as a gift in August; I'm new to photography. I'm using it primarily for birding/nature photography and also general use/city photography. I've basically stopped using my iPhone for photos at this point. I really like this camera's zoom, shooting speed, and ability to take quality photos with no little experience. At this point I'm mostly using the intelligent auto settings but am starting to learn more as I go. The main drawbacks I have found are a relatively quick battery life (maybe around 2-3 hours of pretty continuous use) and lower quality in low light. For a beginner nature camera, I would highly recommend.
Recommends this product
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Response from Panasonic
Thank you for the excellent rating! We're delighted to know you're satisfied with your purchase.
Amazing Camera
I bought this camera in the beggining of 2025 and its AMAZING, the zoom is incredible and the quality of the pictures are amazing! Be aware that when you go beyond the standard zoom (in this case 60 times) using the AI that the camera has the image looses a little bit of quality, but it still has AWESOME capabilities! I totally recommend it!
Recommends this product
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Response from Panasonic
Hello there! Thank you for the amazing review! We’re thrilled to hear how much you’re enjoying the camera, especially the incredible zoom and photo quality. We also appreciate you sharing your experience with the extended AI zoom, it’s great to know it still delivers impressive results. Thank you for the strong recommendation and for the 5‑star rating!