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2 July 2024
Panasonic has announced the Lumix FZ80D superzoom compact digicam featuring a 60x zoom with the equivalent focal length range of 20-1200mm. The new digicam also captures 4K Full HD video from which it can extract photos equivalent ot 8-Mp stills.
With an ISO range of 80 to 3200, the FZ80D adds Power I.O.S. image stabilization to keep handheld shots steady at telephoto focal lengths.
The camera also boasts Post Focus to select the focal point of a photo after the fact when the camera takes a burst of shots of a scene with different focus points.
HIGHLIGHTS
Highlights of the FZ80D include:
- 18.1-megapixel 1/2.3.0" MOS sensor
- Lumix DC Vario 60x optical zoom lens
- 20-1200mm full-frame equivalent
- Aperture Range: f2.8-5.9 to f8
- 2.36m-Dot OLED live viewfinder
- 3.0" 1.84m-Dot TFT LCD monitor
- Full HD 4K30 and Full HD 1080p video
- Power I.O.S. image stabilization
- Light Sensitivity Range: ISO 80-3200
- Continuous Shooting up to 10 fps
SPECIFICATIONS
Specifications for the FZ80D include:
PANASONIC LUMIX FZ80D SPECIFICATIONS Sensor 18.1-megapixel 1/2.3" MOS sensor
Aspect Ratios: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9File Formats Raw, JPEG Storage SD/SDHC/SDXC Viewfinder Built-in electronic viewinder
2,360,000 dots
100 percent coverage
0.74x magnificationMonitor 3.0-inch fixed touchscreen LCD
2,360,00 dotsShutter Mechanical Shutter:
- 1/2,000 to 4 Seconds
Electronic Shutter:
- 1/16,000 to 1 SecondFrame Rate Up to 10 fps ISO 80 to 3200 (Extended: 6400) Autofocus Yes Live View Yes Flash Built-in, no external flash connection Movie MP4:
- UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 30.00 fps
AVCHD:
- 1920 x 1080 at 60.00 fps
- 1280 x 720 at 30.00 fps
4K clips up to 15 minutes
Built-in stereo micConnectivity Micro HDZMI, USB-C Power Rechargeable lithium-Ion battery, 7.2 VDC, 895 mAh Dimensions 5.13 x 3.71 x 4.93 inches Weight 1.41 lbs.
INTEGRATED LENS SPECIFICATIONS Focal Length 3.58mm to 215mm (20mm to 1200mm equivalent) Aperture Maximum Aperture: f2.8 to f5.9
Minimum Aperture: f8Minimum Focus Wide Angle: 11.8 inches
Telephoto: 59.1 inchesOptical Design 14 elements in 12 groups Autofocus Yes Image Stabilization Yes Filter Thread 55mm PRICE, AVAILABILITY
Adorama and B&H are both now accepting pre-orders for $477.99.