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LUMIX FZ80D

60x superzoom bridge with 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch sensor, 20–1200mm f/2.8–5.9 Leica lens, 4K video, 2.36M-dot EVF, USB-C, and POWER O.I.S.

$478

Launch price

Released Dec 2024

vs
Alpha 7 V

Sony

Alpha 7 V

33MP partially stacked Exmor RS hybrid with BIONZ XR2 AI, 30fps blackout-free burst, 7.5-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p oversampled from 7K.

$2,899

Launch price

Released Dec 2025

Alpha 7 V is 11 months newer.

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Wins

3categories

LUMIX FZ80D

Wins

14categories

Alpha 7 V

WildlifeSports & Action

1 categories tied

Which would you choose?

TL;DR — Key differences

LUMIX FZ80D wins 0 categories·Alpha 7 V wins 5 categories
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher IBIS effectiveness (7.5 stops vs 0 stops)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher ISO max (native) (51,200 vs 3,200)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 49)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher RAW buffer depth (95 frames vs 10 frames)
  • BAlpha 7 V has higher Max video bit rate (600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps)

Key specs at a glance

LUMIX FZ80DAlpha 7 V
Resolution18.1 MP33 MP
Sensor6.17 x 4.55 mmFull Frame
ISO max3,20051,200
Burst10 fps30 fps
4K30 fps120 fps
IBISNo7.5-stop
Weight640 g695 g
Battery330 shots630 shots

Size and weight, to scale

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 94 × 125 mm

640 g (1.41 lb / 22.58 oz)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

for scale

Alpha 7 V front view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 96 × 82 mm

695 g (1.53 lb / 24.52 oz)

LUMIX FZ80D is 2mm shorter than Alpha 7 V but it is also 43mm thicker.

LUMIX FZ80D is 55 g lighter than Alpha 7 V.

Depth (front-to-back): 125mm LUMIX FZ80D · 82mm Alpha 7 V

Back view, to scale

Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 94 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 V back view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 96 mm

Top view, to scale

Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.

LUMIX FZ80D

130 × 125 mm

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Alpha 7 V top view

Alpha 7 V

130 × 82 mm

Sensor size, to scale

LUMIX FZ80D

6.17 × 4.55 mm · Compact

28 mm² area

Alpha 7 V

35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame

858 mm² area

30.6× larger sensor area = shallower depth of field and better low-light performance.

Lens ecosystem

Native lens selection

LUMIX FZ80D: mount data unavailable

Alpha 7 V

✓ more lenses

Sony E

350+

native lenses available

80 first-party270 third-party

Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.

Use-case scoring

Which one for what?

Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class

Use caseLUMIX FZ80DAlpha 7 V
Portrait
3.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Sports & Action
3.0Limited
9.5Excellent✓ wins
Video & Hybrid
3.0Limited
8.0Excellent✓ wins
Landscape
0.0Limited
7.5Good✓ wins
Travel
4.0Fair
7.5Good✓ wins
Wildlife
3.0Limited
10.0Excellent✓ wins
Vlogging
3.0Limited
5.5Fair✓ wins

Why pick one over the other

Reasons to choose

LUMIX FZ80D

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.2, 94.3, 125.2

  • Card types

    Adds SD UHS-I U3

  • Codecs

    Adds MP4, AVCHD

  • Subject recognition

    Adds Face, Eye

  • ISO min (native)

    80 vs 100 — lower is better

  • Weight

    640 g vs 695 g — lower is better

  • AF frame coverage

    100 % vs 94 % — higher is better

Reasons to choose

Alpha 7 V

  • AF low-light limit

    -4 EV vs -3 EV — lower is better

  • IBIS effectiveness

    7.5 stops vs 0 stops — higher is better

  • Dimensions (W×H×D mm)

    Adds 130.3, 96.4, 82.4

  • Card types

    Adds CFexpress Type A / SD UHS-II, SD UHS-II

  • ISO max (native)

    51,200 vs 3,200 — higher is better

  • AF points / zones

    759 vs 49 — higher is better

  • RAW buffer depth

    95 frames vs 10 frames — higher is better

  • Max video bit rate

    600 Mbps vs 100 Mbps — higher is better

Both cameras share

  • Eye AFBoth support eye af
  • Animal / bird AFBoth support animal / bird af
  • Burst (mechanical)Both 10 fps
  • TouchscreenBoth support touchscreen
  • Wi-FiBoth support wi-fi
  • BluetoothBoth support bluetooth

Pros & cons at a glance

Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.

LUMIX FZ80D

Pros

  • 60x 20–1200mm equivalent reach
  • Wide f/2.8 at wide end
  • 2.36M-dot OLED EVF + 1.84M-dot touchscreen
  • 4K video + 4K Photo
  • USB-C charging

Cons

  • Small 1/2.3-inch sensor
  • Bulky bridge body (~640 g)
  • No mic/headphone jacks
  • Contrast-detect AF only

Alpha 7 V

Pros

  • 33MP partially stacked sensor — ~4.5× faster readout than α7 IV
  • Blackout-free 30 fps with full AF/AE (electronic shutter)
  • 7.5-stop central / 6.5-stop peripheral IBIS (CIPA 2024)
  • 759-point phase-detect AF down to EV -4 with AI subject recognition
  • 7K oversampled 4K 60p (full-frame, no pixel binning) + 4K 120p
  • Pre-Capture and dual USB-C (10 Gbps + USB 2.0)
  • Up to 16 stops dynamic range

Cons

  • Premium price vs α7 IV
  • 4K 120p typically requires APS-C / Super 35 crop
  • Heavier than α7 IV (695 g vs 659 g with battery)
  • Complex menu and feature set

Decided which one is right for you?

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Full specifications

= category winner

LUMIX FZ80D
Alpha 7 V
Resolution
18.1 MP
33 MP+82%
Sensor type
1/2.3-inch BSI MOS
Full Frame Exmor RS CMOS (partially stacked)
Sensor size
6.17 x 4.55 mm
35.9 × 23.9 mm
AA filter
No
Yes
LUMIX FZ80D
Alpha 7 V
Aperture
f/2.8-5.9
Focal length (35mm equiv.)
20-1200 mm
LUMIX FZ80D
Alpha 7 V
Processor
Venus Engine
BIONZ XR2 + AI processing unit
LUMIX FZ80D
Alpha 7 V
ISO min (native)
80−20 less
100
ISO max (native)
3,200
51,200+4 stops
ISO max (expanded)
6,400
204,800
LUMIX FZ80D
Alpha 7 V
Shutter type
Focal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Mechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed
1/2000 sec
1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed
1/16000 sec
1/16000 sec

Frequently asked

Quick answers generated from verified specs.

Which is better for landscape, LUMIX FZ80D or Alpha 7 V?

Alpha 7 V scores 7.5/10 versus 0.0/10 for LUMIX FZ80D — 33MP — ample resolution.

What's the resolution difference between the LUMIX FZ80D and Alpha 7 V?

LUMIX FZ80D is 18.1 MP and Alpha 7 V is 33 MP, so the Alpha 7 V captures more detail for cropping and large prints.

Do the LUMIX FZ80D and Alpha 7 V have in-body image stabilization?

LUMIX FZ80D does not have IBIS, while Alpha 7 V has 7.5-stop in-body image stabilization.

Which shoots faster bursts — the LUMIX FZ80D or the Alpha 7 V?

LUMIX FZ80D reaches 10 fps electronic. Alpha 7 V reaches 30 fps electronic.

What's the weight difference between the LUMIX FZ80D and Alpha 7 V?

LUMIX FZ80D weighs 640 g and Alpha 7 V weighs 695 g, so the LUMIX FZ80D is 55 g lighter.

Do the LUMIX FZ80D and Alpha 7 V record 4K video?

LUMIX FZ80D: 4K up to 30p. Alpha 7 V: 4K up to 120p.

Are the LUMIX FZ80D and Alpha 7 V weather sealed?

LUMIX FZ80D: No. Alpha 7 V: Yes.

Which has better battery life?

Rated battery life is 330 shots (CIPA) for the LUMIX FZ80D and 630 shots for the Alpha 7 V, giving the Alpha 7 V the edge.

How much does each cost?

LUMIX FZ80D launched at $478 and Alpha 7 V at $2,899. The LUMIX FZ80D is $2,421 less.

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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed June 2026.

Product images courtesy of Panasonic and Sony press materials.