Panasonic’s new LUMIX FZ80 4K Point and Shoot Long Zoom Camera is an “All-Rounder” that everyone can enjoy. It is perfect for the outdoor enthusiast who wants to capture amazing moments near and far. It was first announced in January, and is available now for $399.99.
The LUMIX FZ80 is from the popular FZ series that packs a powerful optical zoom and superior controllability, including manual operation over photo and video recording. The LUMIX FZ80 features the optically stabilized LUMIX DC VARUO 20mm ultra wide angle lens with a 60x optical zoom that makes it possible to capture dynamic landscapes, wild animals and birds from a long distance.
The newly integrated 18.1 megapixel High Sensitivity MOS Sensor and advanced image processor Venus Engine also achieve high-speed response and high quality images even in high-sensitivity recording.
Features include:
- Exclusive 4K Photo combined with 4K video capture performance
- 18.1MP sensor resolutions
- Optically stabilized 20-1200mm (60x) LUMIX DC VARIO lens
- Fast and accurate focusing utilizing LUMIX DFD focusing system
- Travel ready USB charging
- Wi-Fi connection to a mobile device
- High-resolution 1,170k-dot viewfinder, and touch enabled LCD display
- Actual: 18.9 Megapixel
- Effective 18.1 Megapixel
- Still Images: JPEG, RAW
- Movies: AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4
- Max Resolution: 4896 x 3672
- Aspect Ratio: 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
- Image Stabilization: Optical
- Mechanical Shutter Speed: 4-1/2000 second
- Electronic Shutter Speed: 1-16,000 second
- ISO Sensitivity: Auto, 80-3200 (Extended Mode: 80-6400)
- Built-in Flash
- External Flash Connection: Hot Shoe
- Memory Card Type: SD, SDHC, SDXC
- Video Clip Length: Up to 29 minutes 59 seconds
- Audio Recording: Built-in Mic With video, stereo
- Battery: Rechargeable Lithium-Ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 895 mAh
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