The Panasonic FZ-80 camera --Review with photo & video samples

In this video, we take the Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ80 on the road to test photo and video quality. Many examples of how the camera performs in real world shooting situations. A review of the camera including some weaknesses and tips on getting the best performance.

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

Thank you very much for making this review! I plan on getting this camera sometime in the future. This will be very useful in storm chasing and capturing any other things that may occur, such as wildlife, planes, vehicles, etc.

[@techtoremember8096]

No problem ! I love storm chasing actually. Are you a professional storm chaser ?

[@weathermanofthenorth1547]

@@techtoremember8096 No, not yet. I may be able to do my first couple chases late this summer. Otherwise, next summer looks like I should be able to storm chase. And then you have the winter storms or other storm systems in the fall and winter and early spring.

[@chalkstube]

Good review, thank you.

[@techtoremember8096]

Thank you!

[@yanike]

Thank you! I just bought this at a great value. I can’t wait to use it for all purposes. My next choice at the moment would be to save for the Nikon P950 or a high-end 80+ optical zoom camera when I have it.

[@techtoremember8096]

Awesome ! Congrats on the camera

[@ravishankarrs8018]

Nice review. I have an FZ 70 and I'm pretty satisfied. Focussing a bird in flight is bit of a challenge.

[@techtoremember8096]

Thank you. Yes getting those birds is tough !

[@SuperBrad327]

I got this camera on Facebook marketplace last year for 175$ Canadian and I love it I thought my iPhone took good pictures until I bought this and the zoom is very impressive

[@paulsoutbackgardenaustrali7674]

Ahhh...bs man....u so lucky bro...I'm buying 1..

[@hamedabcd6848]

So good ❤️🌹

[@I_like_science]

Thank you for all your great videos. I must ask, if your main focus was video, which on all the super zoom cameras would you recommend ?

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there. That’s a very good question ! For the best picture quality in video I’d say the Sony Rx10 4. If that is what your asking. However if you want a really long zoom with better stabilization and can sacrifice a little picture quality then I’d say the Nikon p950. But if you would consider a camcorder then hands down the Sony Ax53 is great too !Thank you for your comment !

[@freestyleee]

Got it for 80 dollars. I love this little gem so much! 😭🤍

[@UncleChicken1337]

Thanks for your video! May i ask you something? I go the FZ82 (which is basically similar to the FZ80) and im struggling to get good 4k 30fps videos. Im new to photography and taking videos and a bit overwelmed by all the settings and different modes of the camera. Most of my videos are stuttery and not really sharp. (Especially the stuttering makes videos a very bad experience) Is there any mode (or settings) you would recommend me to use for outdoor filming? (nature, ruins, buildings) Since theres so many modes and Settings its hard to figure out what works best. Especially since the stuttering only gets visible when watching the result on a computer later. It would be nice if you could give me a little input, how you do things. Thank you and greetings

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there. I appreciate you watching and commenting on the video. Sorry to hear you are struggling with the camera. Usually when someone describes the video as "stuttery" they are referring to the frame rate-Sounds like you have the camera set to 30fps which is the highest frame rate. To get the smoothest possible motion, 60fps makes for the best video, but unfortunately this camera maxes out at 30. I would suggest you try not to pan the camera quickly and do not zoom while shooting. Compose your shot and keep the camera steady and this should help any motion issues. Not sure why the video isn't sharp. There are adjustments to up the sharpness in the camera. The other question I'd ask you is, are you watching the video from the SD card itself? Make sure you have the proper SD card. If you are using a slow SD card thats not designed for 4k, then the video will lag and stutter. Make sure you have a class 3 speed 10 card and a computer fast enough to play 4k video. To test this, try shooting in 1080p and see how it plays. If the video plays smoothly in 1080p and not 4k, then it very well could be the speed of the card is too slow for 4K. and just swap it out for a faster card. Let us know if any of this helps! Regards.

[@donhody1127]

I was going to ask, which do you think is better this one or the Canon SX70-HS, but you answered it in the last minute. Is this still your opinion, as I was about to buy the Canon? Thanks for the great review.

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi there. Yes, both cameras have their strengths and weaknesses. Actually, the FZ80 is now officially discontinued so you'd have to buy it second hand most likely unless you find someone that has some old stock. I do think it produces better images than the Canon but there are certain quirks which annoy me about the FZ80, like the rear screen being fixed, that eye piece diopter that is always changing focus because it is so loose and a few others. To me, picture quality is the most important thing so I would get the Panasonic over the Canon. The Canon's stabilization is worse and is very grainy in low-light. Thank you very much for your comment and kind words!

[@AdminTechnopedia]

FZ line from Lumix family seems like a good camera. How about FZ 2000/2500 have you try it yet sir ?

[@techtoremember8096]

It’s next on my list !! Thank you

[@BurritoMage]

What camera do you use for the parts where you’re in the room reviewing it

[@techtoremember8096]

Sony alpha 1

[@spiller3214]

Just use the app for the phone instead of the screen I sit in my house use the phone to see what birds are on the bird table outside where the camera sits on me tripod put it on silent mode snap away

[@yanike]

Right now, I trying out the fz80 and plan on return it for the FZ1000 for concert photography. Seems like the sensor size and mic input is a worth upgrade. What is your input on this?

[@techtoremember8096]

Yeah for low light at a concert I would agree. The Fz300 for a small sensor has a fast lens so is better also. Coming out with a review soon if that one

[@yanike]

@@techtoremember8096 thank you for your comment! I went with the FZ300 and it is a great upgrade :)

[@huilio-wild3796]

Hello, has anyone had or is having problems with the camera zoom?

[@theuktoday4233]

I still use mine regularly, there is a hack to get the focal length to about 3,000mm did you know?

[@techtoremember8096]

I did not ! That’s a digital zoom I assume How is the quality ?

[@RafaelPerez-mn4ld]

Is this camera good, for planespotting? Becasue, wow, 1200mm?

[@techtoremember8096]

Hey there, for sure .yes!

[@albertop3883]

do u know how to put the grid to do photos with it?

[@techtoremember8096]

Hi I’m not sure I understand your question - what grid are you referring to ?

[@albertop3883]

@@techtoremember8096 The grid that will show the division of thirds before taking the photo

[@techtoremember8096]

@albertop3883 ok I’m not with the camera now but I can check for you this week

[@albertop3883]

@@techtoremember8096 okeyyy thanksss

[@techtoremember8096]

HI there. Ok -you need to simply go into the menu and then go down to the third tab on the left where it shows the wrench icon with a "C". Then go to page 4, where it says "Guide Line'. Then you can set it there. Hope that helps.

[@ryszardjacekrusniak7993]

LAIR!!! @3:16 Photoshop tfuy

[@techtoremember8096]

What’s a Lair? lol