Sating a multimedia craving, the silver Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 is a pocket-sized workhorse with a versatile array of video and stills capabilities. Featuring a 20.3MP 1/2.3" High-Sensitivity Live MOS sensor, the ZS80 realizes rich image quality with low noise and sensitivity to an extended ISO 6400 for working in difficult lighting conditions. The sensor and image processor also enable shooting continuously at up to 10 fps with single-shot AF, 30 fps at 8MP in 4K PHOTO modes, and UHD 4K video recording at 30p. The 4K PHOTO modes allow you to produce stromotion images, which combine sequential exposures into a single frame for a dynamic finished look.
Complementing the sensor's capabilities is an equally impressive Leica DC Vario-Elmar 30x zoom lens, which covers a 24-720mm equivalent focal length range, as well as a 5-axis POWER Optical Image Stabilizer to minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Also notable is the camera's compact size and incorporation of both a 2.33m-dot electronic viewfinder and 3.0" tilting OLED touchscreen. Built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth allow you to wirelessly share imagery or remotely control the camera from a linked smartphone or tablet.
A 20.3MP 1/2.3" High Sensitivity MOS sensor helps to realize rich image quality with reduced noise and high sensitivity to an expanded ISO 6400. The imaging and processing capabilities also avail continuous shooting rates up to 10 fps in single-shot AF mode, 5 fps with continuous AF, or 30 fps at 8MP in the 4K Photo modes.
A truly expansive 30x Leica DC Vario-Elmar zoom offers a 24-720mm equivalent focal length range along with a maximum aperture range of f/3.3-6.4. The lens construction incorporates five double-sided aspherical elements to minimize spherical aberrations and distortions throughout the zoom range for increased image clarity and sharpness.
Benefitting the long reach of the lens is a 5-axis POWER Optical Image Stabilizer that compensates for a variety of camera movements for sharper handheld shooting in difficult lighting conditions. This image stabilization system also enables a unique Level Shot function that automatically detects the horizontal line of the recording image and keeps it level during shooting, regardless of camera tilt, helping to achieve greater shooting stability.
The sensor and processor combination also enables 4K video recording at 30p in the MP4 format at 100 Mb/s. Full HD 1080p and HD 720p recording is also possible, as well as high-speed HD and VGA recording with 120 fps and 240 fps slow-motion playback, respectively.
Besides video, the 4K capabilities also permit recording 8MP stills at 30 fps in a trio of ways:
Additionally, Sequence Composition mode can be used to synthesize sequentially recorded images taken with 4K Photo modes and composite them into a single dynamic image—a stromotion—that clearly shows subject movement while retaining a single static background.
Another attribute of the 4K capabilities is a unique focusing method called Post Focus. Working in conjunction with the contrast-detection focusing system and the intelligent Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology, Post Focus records imagery as a 4K MP4 file at 30 fps and shifts the specific point of focus throughout the burst shooting in order to offer a range of distinct focusing ranges to choose from. During playback, via the camera's touchscreen, you can then tap the specific region of the image you wish to be in focus and an 8MP JPEG file will be created. Multiple individual files with different points of focus can be created from the original burst, and focusing assist functions can also be used to gain even more precise control over the specific in-focus region.
This technology also allows for producing focus stacked images in-camera to realize a greater depth of field, especially when photographing close-up subjects. In this mode, images are recorded and saved with varying points of focus and then blended together to gain an extended depth of field.
| Imaging | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Resolution | Actual: 21.1 Megapixel Effective: 20.3 Megapixel (5184 x 3888) |
| Image Sensor | 1/2.3"-Type MOS |
| Image Stabilization | Optical in Integrated Lens, 5-Axis |
| Lens | |
| Focal Length | 4.3 to 129mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 to 720mm) |
| Optical Zoom | 30x |
| Digital Zoom | 4x Maximum (120x Combined Zoom) 2x Optimized (60x Combined Zoom) |
| Maximum Aperture | f/3.3 to 6.4 |
| Minimum Aperture | f/8 |
| Focus Range | 1.64' to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity (Wide) 6.56' to Infinity / 2 m to Infinity (Telephoto) Macro 1.18" to Infinity / 3 cm to Infinity (Wide) |
| Optical Design | 12 Elements in 9 Groups |
| Exposure Control | |
| Shutter Speed | Mechanical Shutter 1/2000 to 4 Seconds Electronic Shutter 1/16000 to 1 Second |
| ISO Sensitivity | Photo 80 to 3200 in Manual, Auto Mode Video 80 to 3200 in Manual, Auto Mode |
| Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multi, Spot |
| Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
| Exposure Compensation | -5 to +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
| White Balance | Presets: Auto, Cloudy, Custom, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade |
| Interval Recording | Yes |
| Self-Timer | 2/10-Second Delay |
| Still Image Capture | |
| Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
| Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
| Video Capture | |
| Internal Recording Modes | AVCHD/MP4 UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps 1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps 1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps 1280 x 720 at 29.97/ fps 640 x 480 at 240 fps |
| Recording Limit | Up to 30 Minutes |
| Broadcast Output | NTSC |
| IP Streaming | None |
| Built-In Microphone Type | Stereo |
| Audio Recording | AVCHD: 2-Channel MP4: 2-Channel |
| Interface | |
| Media/Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Video I/O | 1 x Micro-HDMI Output |
| Audio I/O | None |
| Power I/O | 1 x Sony Multi/Micro-USB Input |
| Mobile App Compatible | No *As of December, 2022: Check with manufacturer for the most up-to-date compatibility |
| Monitor | |
| Size | 3.0" |
| Display Type | 180° Tilting Touchscreen OLED |
| Viewfinder | |
| Type | Built-In Electronic |
| Resolution | 2,330,000 Dot |
| Coverage | 100% |
| Diopter Adjustment | Yes |
| Flash | |
| Built-In Flash | Yes |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Effective Flash Range | ISO Auto 2 to 18.4' / 0.6 to 5.6 m (Wide) 6.6 to 9.5' / 2 to 2.9 m (Telephoto) |
| External Flash Connection | None |
| General | |
| Battery Type | 1 x DMW-BLG10 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1025 mAh (Approx. 250 Shots) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.4 x 2.7 x 1.6" / 112 x 68.8 x 41.6 mm |
| Weight | 11.57 oz / 328 g (With Battery, Recording Media) |
