Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review

The Lumix DMC-TZ80 brings 4K video and touchscreen control of Panasonic's popular TZ travel-zoom range, along with a new sensor and a faster image processor. Audley Jarvis takes a look

Product Overview

Overall rating:

70%

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80

Features:80%
Build/Handling:80%
Metering:80%
Autofocus:80%
AWB colour:70%
Dynamic Range:70%
Image Quality:70%
LCD Viewfinder:80%

Pros:

  • - 4K video capture

  • - 4K Photo modes help to capture the ‘decisive moment’
  • - Physical controls offer excellent customisation

Cons:

  • - Image quality at higher ISO settings displays usual small-sensor shortfalls
  • - Touchscreen can accidentally change focus point when used at eye level

Product:

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review

Manufacturer:

Price as reviewed:

£360.00

Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review – Full specification

Details

Sensor:18.1-million-pixel, 1/2.3in High Sensitivity MOS
Output size:4,896x3,672 pixels
Image processor:Venus Engine
Lens:24-720mm f/3.3-6.4 Leica DC Vario-Elmar
Shutter speeds:4-1/2000sec (1/16000sec electronic)
ISO:80-3,200
Exposure comp:±5EV in 1/3EV steps
Drive mode:10fps continuous shooting (40fps in AF-S 'Super High'
LCD:3in, 1.04-million-dot fixed LCD
Viewfinder:0.2in, 1.16-million-dot fixed LVF
AF points:Contrast detection with 21 points
Video:4K (3,840x2,160), full HD (1,920x1,080), HD (1,080x720), VGA (640x480)
Memory card:SD, SDHC, SDXC
Power:DMW-BLG10E Li-ion battery (up to 320 shots)
Dimensions:112x64x38mm
Weight:282g (with battery and card)
  1. 1. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review - Introduction
  2. 2. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review - Features
  3. 3. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review - Build and handling
  4. 4. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review - Performance
  5. 5. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review - Test results
  6. 6. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review - Our verdict
  7. 7. Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ80 review - Full specification
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