PanasonicLUMIX FZ80D Point and Shoot Digital Camera 4K Photo/Video Recording with Power Optical Image Stabilizer, Vlogging Camera with 60X Optical Zoom & 20-1200mm Wide-Angle Lens - DC-FZ80D

This is a budget friendly camera that is perfect for a beginner and/or casual photographer. The zoom is amazing, especially for moon photos. It does best with outdoor photos, but that is where I take most of my photos anyway. It takes a little time to learn the menus, but it even works well if you just want to stay on auto. I take most of my photos in Aperture Priority mode.

The zoom is one of the best features in this camera! I’ve been filming with it 4K and it’s amazing! I’ve put effects on my short video so don’t pay attention to the grain you see. Without any editing it honestly looks amazing. I would totally recommend this camera.

This is a GREAT camera FOR ITS INTENDED PURPOSE. Please read before buying.This camera is a "superzoom bridge" camera. That means it has a small sensor (it's physically impossible to get this much zoom out of any portable camera with a large sensor). So, it is NOT a professional grade large sensor camera to get the best depth of color and pin sharp detail. BUT, it IS fantastic to take traveling or hiking to get ALL the shots you cannot get with your phone.Your phone is amazing at wide landscapes, panorama vistas, portraits, low light, etc. HOWEVER, your phone SUCKS at natural looking macro shots (close ups of small things) and it REALLY sucks at long zoom shots - that wildlife off in the distance for example.This camera does a great job of taking the pictures your phone simply can't. It takes really good macro shots - like really good. Not expensive DSLR or mirrorless quality, but pretty close. AND this camera has lots (tons!!!) of OPTICAL zoom and high enough resolution that you can still crop to zoom in even a bit further and still have very solid resolution and quality (though not professional level by any means).Superzoom bridge cameras are, in my opinion, the best travel companion to your phone when you really need long zoom reach. And I believe this one is the best option for many people. It is cheaper, lighter, and smaller than the competition that can compete for image quality.Problems with (ALL) superzoom cameras:They SUCK in low light especially when zooming in - don't bother, get out your phone instead - it's great in low light. Once you get into twilight this camera will be mostly useless - but so will all similar cameras.They are a niche tool. Consider carefully whether you really need this amount of zoom. You can find 20X or even 30X large sensor compact cameras that will get better image quality and be even more portable, and 20x is still quite a bit of zoom, plenty for most uses.Problems with (THIS) superzoom:The physical and digital interface is not intuitive. You will need to spend some time learning how to use this.Having to push a button to switch from viewfinder to LCD screen is annoying (but not a big deal really).Taking any control over ISO, shutter speed, aperture, etc is a bit wonky.It also lacks some bells and whistles like wifi connectivity.Great things about (ALL good) superzoom cameras:Optical zoom is the ONLY good kind of zoom. Digital zoom is just cropping down your picture and losing resolution. It has its uses, but it's better to just do it in the computer when you'll have more control. These cameras have TONS of optical zoom in a small package, making it possible to get shots that are simply impossible with anything else you can afford or carry around - to give you an idea, the Canon 1200mm zoom costs about $20,000 and weighs a "surprisingly light" 7.4 lbs and is 21 inches long. This camera will get you the same distance optically at 1/50 the price of just the lens, less than 1/5 the weight of just the lens, and at a size you can pop in a purse or day pack.Good things about (THIS) superzoom:It is cheaper by far than all other options that get this kind of quality. Half the price or less of the Nikons that are only marginally better.It is smaller and lighter than the competition. The Nikons are nearly twice as long when turned off (lens retracted fully). They also weigh about twice as much (the Nikon P1100 weighs 3.1 lbs compared to this camera at 1.4 lbs). Weight and size really make a big difference in a travel/hiking camera.The Image Stabilization on this one is as good as it gets in a superzoom, which REALLY REALLY matters when zooming. I've managed to get very acceptably sharp photos at 1200 mm (full zoom) while handheld with NO support. That is incredibly impressive. You'll need good technique - holding the camera properly, watching your breathing, and pressing the shutter without jiggling the camera body.To sum up, if you have been frustrated with the limitations of your phone when traveling, hiking, etc. and want something that can get all those pictures your phone simply can't without having to carry around a dedicated camera bag, this is a FANTASTIC option - especially when out in nature to capture the wildlife that can often be very far off in the distance.If you don't really need all this zoom, then maybe look at some of the more compact large sensor options that still have good zoom and can do good macro shots.If you have lots of spare money, and want the maximum possible zoom, and don't care about carrying a larger heavier camera, then consider the Nikon P1100.But for the sweet spot of those who need the zoom that goes well past 20 or 30x, and want the most compact lightweight option, or people who have a budget to stay inside, this is the best option on the market, in my opinion.I'm a backpacker who is also a photography enthusiast, and after doing tons of comparisons and research, this is the camera I choose to carry on the trail because it solves all the problems I had with every other option.I'm giving it 4 stars out of 5 only because of the lack of wifi and the less than intuitive interface. Otherwise, I think this is a perfect camera for my needs.

Excelente cámara, ágil, eficaz, liviana, muy dinámica, excelente para. Principiantes

This little camera is insane. I truly love it. I am not a photographer, I just wanted a camera that wasn't crazy expensive but took crisp clear photos. I have been looking for one for a long time. I would buy one and be sorely disappointed and return it, I have done this for a while. My daughter recently joined flag football so I decided to try again and saw this camera. I put the camera in sports scene and the pictures are beautiful and even zoomed in the clarity is spectacular. The videos are also crisp and clear even zoomed in. The zoom is also insane. I have yet to explore all the bells and whistles but what I have used is sheer perfection... a million thumbs up

I was looking for a descent bridge camera for an upcoming trip. I had high hopes for this camera as it was given descent reviews and has a long zoom.I have been using a DSLR digital camera for a long time. The typical weight for my camera bag is about 50lbs... with my super telephoto zoom weighing in at around 13 lbs. So I was really wanting to have something that would work without all the extra gear... and I really wanted an extended zoom.A few things that were below my expectations with this camera:- very small battery which equates to poor battery life- poor image stabilization ... I am used to much better- not good in low light- poor image quality (when examining images there are a lot of aberrations)- mount for quick mount plate covers battery door due to poor design- no easy manual focus.. its electronically controlled and lags- auto-focus constantly misses the targer- using the eye viewer often means your face touches the touch screen and changes the 'targets'- the UI is a bit awkward- Panasonics supported applications for this phone are lacking- the 55mm thread adapter is virtually useless for filters and adopters.. so no ND or polarizers- there is no microphone jack- panasonics web site in general is kind of poor, and for this camera is really poor- there is no built-in GPS support- there is no support for a remote trigger- using a lens shroud somehow interferes with the operation of the WB and focus- doesnt come with a battery charger (you have to use the camera to charge the battery)- a lot of features, but not a lot of available content (like on-line tutorials from Panasonic and the manual is pretty minimal for the features)Since this is being sold as a bridge camera, simple, inexpensive changes could significantly improve this camera. I love the concept of a point and shoot with a super zoom.. its a shame that the rest of the camera is missing the features that would make this camera really functional for a typical user of a DSLR camera.A few things I do appreciate:- built in flash- WIFI support- super zoom- touch screen- the ability to do post photo zoom adjustment (a kind of cool feature that really needs more CPU and a desktop app)As a DSLR user, it is not uncommon to take something between 1000 and 5000 photos a day on a trip. I am getting around 125 photos on a battery being super careful about power. That is pathetic for this level of camera.A few things that any camera company should seriously consider to get people purchasing cameras instead of using their phones:- take phenomenal photos out of the box- it should be fast... not take seconds to focus.. milliseconds should be the bar- provide deep training on each model camera with streaming video- let people download the video to take with them on trips- build in GPS in the camera. no phone app, no extra device.. this is a cheap technology these days- provide web services that auto-tag the photos using AI technology (like Googles service has)- make sure there are lens adapters for your devoted camera followers to move their investments forward- make sure it has amazing low-light or near IR photo abilities- make sure there are affordable long life/high power batteries.. 3 batteries should shoot 1000+ photosRemember, a camera is competing with cell phones... it needs to be so much better that people will make the effort to carry it on those special occasions... and it needs to perform flawlessly, exceptionally and reliably.This camera works, but it does not hit that bar.

This is not a pro camera. It has its limitations. It needs light. But outdoors that long zoom is so nice......this image is not cropped, was taken at full zoom, and denoised. Not too bad, but some post processing is required.