New! Panasonic FZ80D BIG ZOOM. Small price!

This video discusses the new for 2024, Panasonic Lumix FZ80D-how it differs from the original model, what the specs are and what to expect!

Correction: 02:48 Meant to say Nikon P1000/P950
Correction: 06:19 Actually it does shoot RAW!

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[michaelbruchas]

Was with a friend tonight - who loves her FZ-80. Flower shooter. Loves the colors.

[PedroChehoud]

i have a fz70 and i love that camera, very fun to use

[MoChuang]

I just got an FZ40 for like $45. The super zoom is so fun. I have a Canon R6 that I use for more intentional stuff, but just every day stuff, I use the FZ40 outside and my iPhone inside. That pretty much covers everything I’d want without costing very much at all.

[youranonymous]

Thanks for making these videos. I enjoy watching them.

[juttadial]

I have the fz80, it's four years old and causing me enough problems to perhaps be dropped in the lake (oops). I came by to check out the Fz80D version. With your reviews there is no guessing left. I like your honesty. At 1:17 of the video I can see one of my problems, and it;s the first time I have seen it anywhere else. In the bottom left there is an indicator RETURN.
That shows up after almost every shot on my camera and until I press the ok button I can't focus. That will make that thing gator bait. After I take the card out with the poor quality pics here lately. To me, in the video it seems the Fz80d has the same problem. Mine didn't alway. I have reset mine several time. I know it's more expensive, but the nicon 950p keeps calling. I need the reach. Do you have a compare me video for the 2?

[MoChuang]

Not a big refresh, but I’m just glad this means the super zoom bridge camera isn’t dead. Not yet. I feel like of all the compact digicams, the super zoom bridge is the only one that hasn’t been entirely replaced by the smart phone.

[pappgyula]

Thank you very much for your thorough and clear presentation!

[mgman]

What a beautiful machine it has so much character modern trains have none

[nathanhunzeker]

I bought the original FZ80 new when it came out, and i still keep it in my bag of cameras i carry around everywhere i go.
I enjoy bridge cameras.
I'm a pixel peeper, so 1200mm really isnt very usable for me; that lens is just too soft. Use it under 600mm for birds and insects under 30 feet away, and it's pretty good! I love the challenge of getting good shots with it. I'll buy the new one probably. 🙂

[danbilotto]

It will be interesting to see a video comparison of both old and new version, especially in 4K30 video mode to see the difference in clarity and stabilization (wobbling and waving) at full zoom.

[charliezicolillo]

This sounds great for me.I like to take pics of all the Hawks, insect, bug and vegetable at our community garden.Floyd Bennett Field Brooklyn.

[tonykeltsflorida]

It looks like a decent starter camera. I never used a bridge camera. I had to learn manual mode on a DSLR.

[tinshum]

As the sensor technology leap forward over time, small sensor like FZ80D could do excellent job in low light.
Still waiting for FZ300 mark ii, or FZ500 in the near future.
🙏

[jmoffitt]

I love the FZ80 it’s a little clunky but in good light takes great pics. Excellent vacation camera. Not saying it’s my main camera but in the right conditions it shines.

[michaelbell]

Big fan of the FZ series and I have owned the FZ20, 50, 80, 150 and 200. Ive also shot with the 2500. This is kinda cool to have an updated 80 and for only $79 more than the original launched for. I will probably pick this up!

[TheLeiPol]

I was hesitating, finally went for the FZ300. I don’t need such a long zoom, so the f 2.8 lens of the FZ300, although discontinued, did it. The price difference, brand, new, was negligible where I live.

I've been using the FZ82 for many years now (sadly the optics has started to show some errors), it's great for its price, and have been able to make some stunning shots. Sadly, it only works when everything is optimal for it, which is rare. But when it happens, it's amazing :)
Still waiting for the RX10 V to upgrade (which probably won't happen, i know)

[ChopsticksDIYGarden]

I have the FZ100 and FZ1000. Then later got the Sony RX-10 IV. The RX-10 is an amazing hybrid camera. I wonder if a cropped RX-10 image at its long end is as good as an uncropped FZ-80D at its long end.

[Kendop]

Looks like a great camera. It would be interesting to see a comparison with the FZ1000 II which I believe is their flagship "photography" camera. It has a bigger 1" sensor and cost more because of that.

[MikeMcIntyreintechrity]

Thanks for doing this, I'd heard it had been released. I wish it had weather sealing and a fully articulated screen. I'm toying with the idea of buying a used FZ300 for travel. Do you have any insight on if that model might be refreshed? I had the FZ150 for over 12 years and loved it.