A fixed lens, and the aperture at the long end is the real specification · review
A bridge camera with a fixed 60× zoom from 20 to 1200 mm equivalent, 4K video and an electronic viewfinder, sold by Amazon.com for about $498.
The FZ80D’s fixed lens runs from a 20 mm-equivalent wide angle to 1200 mm-equivalent telephoto. Reaching that far with an interchangeable-lens camera would cost thousands of dollars in lenses.
At long focal lengths, holding a camera to the eye is steadier than holding it at arm’s length. The 2,360k-dot viewfinder also helps in bright sun, when a rear screen washes out.
A 1/2.3-inch sensor and an aperture of f/5.9 at the long end make this a daylight camera at full zoom. POWER O.I.S. helps keep long shots sharp.
An earlier version of this page pointed to the European FZ82D, sold at about $861 by a third party. This page now covers the US FZ80D, sold by Amazon.com at about $498.
Prices quoted in this text were read on November 2, 2026. The live price is at the top of the page.
| Type | Bridge camera: a fixed lens, not an interchangeable-lens body |
|---|---|
| Sensor | 18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch |
| Lens | 20-1200 mm equivalent, 60× optical; f/2.8 at the wide end, f/5.9 at the long end |
| Stabilization | POWER O.I.S. optical stabilizer |
| Viewfinder | 2,360k-dot electronic, 0.74× equivalent |
| Video | 4K; 4K PHOTO extracts 8 MP stills |
| Focus | Post Focus picks the focus point after the shot |
| Amazon reference | B0D8239188 |
No. It is a bridge camera with a fixed zoom lens. We moved it from our mirrorless shelf to compact cameras for that reason.
They are the same camera family. Panasonic sells the FZ80D in the US and the FZ82D in Europe. This is the US model, sold by Amazon.com.
The camera records a burst at different focus distances, and you tap the area you want sharp after taking the picture.
At $498, it is the 5 cheapest of the 7 models in this category published here.
7.8/ 10
The cheapest way to 1200 mm-equivalent reach, with a viewfinder. It is a daylight camera at full zoom, like every small-sensor superzoom.
photo equipment from the same category, at nearby prices. Only what all of them publish is shown: a column with holes compares nothing.
| Model | Price | Sensor | Video |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic LUMIX FZ80D Bridge | $498 | 18.1 MP 1/2.3-inch | 4K; 4K PHOTO extracts 8 MP stills |
| Canon PowerShot ELPH 360 HS | $438 | 20.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS with DIGIC 4+ | 1080p HD; the zoom cannot be used while filming, per Canon |
| Panasonic LUMIX ZS99 | $615 | 20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch BSI CMOS | 4K at 30p; HD high-speed at 120 fps |
| KODAK PIXPRO FZ45 | $110 | 16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS | 1080p Full HD |
This model is listed on Amazon.com, at ≈ $498 at the last reading. Listed is not the same as in stock: availability changes daily, and the buy box shows the live price.
Details checked on November 2, 2026.
Birders, sports parents and travelers who want extreme zoom without buying lenses.
Specifications: the manufacturer sheet for photo equipment and the matching Amazon product page. Prices and availability: Keepa. Every figure on this page names its source.
20.2 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 12× optical zoom with optical stabilizer · 1080p video · 3-inch screen · Wi-Fi and NFC · HDMI
A pocket Canon with a 12× optical zoom and Wi-Fi, sold in Europe as the IXUS 285 HS. It is now a third-party listing at about $438, a high price for this camera.
Best for: A buyer who wants a real optical zoom in a shirt pocket and finds this camera at a sensible price.
≈ $438
16 MP 1/2.3-inch CMOS · 4× optical zoom from 27 mm · 1080p video · 2.7-inch screen · two AA batteries · SD cards up to 512 GB
A simple point-and-shoot that runs on AA batteries, with a 4× optical zoom and 1080p video, sold by Amazon.com for about $110.
Best for: Families, children and travelers who want a camera that runs on store-bought batteries.
≈ $110
20.3 MP 1/2.3-inch sensor · LEICA 24-720mm-equivalent 30× zoom · 5-axis Hybrid O.I.S.+ · 4K30 and 4K PHOTO · 3-inch tilting touch screen · USB-C · Bluetooth
A travel zoom with a 30× LEICA lens from 24 to 720 mm equivalent, 4K video and a tilting touch screen in a pocket body, for about $615.
Best for: Travelers who want one pocket camera that reaches from landscapes to distant details.
≈ $615
