Panasonic LUMIX DMC-TZ80 Pro Reviews

The Panasonic Lumix TZ80 brings 4K video and 4K photo shooting to the travel zoom market, at an excellent price point, meaning you get great "bang for buck" which should make this an excellent seller, particularly if the price drops over time, as is usually the case with digital cameras. If you've got a 4K TV or plan on getting one, then watching 4K video will make the most of the TZ80, although you can also benefit from 4K photo on your computer, or use 4K video for cropping and digital image stabilisation. Using the 4K photo modes is a good way to shoot at 30fps and select the moment you want, and the camera makes it quite easy to save individual frames. The TZ80 is capable of taking great photos, with excellent colour and good levels of detail. The lens gives you a great zoom range, and the viewing and user experience is excellent thanks to a clear 3inch screen. There is a high resolution electronic viewfinder, however, due to the small size of this, you may find it uncomfortable to use, particularly if you wear glasses. If you think about the innovative 4K photo and video features, as well as the post focus shooting mode built into this camera, and the fact that you'd have to spend at least £100 more to get this in another camera (the FZ330), the Panasonic Lumix TZ80 is an extremely appealing camera, and should be high on your wish list.