43 Panasonic Lumix FZ80D

The Panasonic Lumix FZ80D is the budget-friendly pick that still delivers serious zoom. I like it as an entry point because you get 60x optical zoom (20–1200mm), 4K video, stabilization, and an electronic viewfinder without spending a fortune.

Pros

+Excellent value for a superzoom bridge camera
+60x optical zoom (20–1200mm equivalent) is extremely versatile
+4K video recording included
+Optical image stabilization and built-in electronic viewfinder

Cons

-Image quality won’t match higher-end models

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43 Panasonic Lumix FZ80D

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Highlights

+Excellent value for a superzoom bridge camera
+60x optical zoom (20–1200mm equivalent) is extremely versatile
+4K video recording included

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