Panasonic Lumix TZ81

24 - 720 mm, 18.10 Mpx, 1/2,3''
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30x Zoom and Post Focus

The high-end travel zoom camera TZ81 impresses with a 30x zoom and compact design – ideal for your travels.

Powerful travel companion in pocket size

The new LUMIX TZ81 is your perfect travel companion. The compact camera fits perfectly in your pocket, yet despite its small size, it offers a multitude of outstanding features for travelers – from the impressive 30x zoom to essential 4K functions. Wherever your journey takes you: with the TZ81, you are well-equipped for all shooting situations, from landscapes to distant subjects and sports shots.

5-axis image stabilization

The 5-axis HYBRID O.I.S.+ allows for video recording without any shake – even with just one hand. The image stabilizer detects and compensates for the five movement directions of the camera: horizontal, vertical, and along the three rotational axes.

The Level Shot function detects the horizontal line of a subject and automatically corrects any tilt of the camera. This is especially useful for video recordings from high angles.

Key specifications

Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS
Camera type
Compact camera
Camera equipment
Lens built-in
Wireless transmission
Wi-Fi
Image sensor format
1/2,3''
Memory card type
SD, 
SDHC, 
SDXC
Item number
5675784

General information

Manufacturer
Category
Manufacturer no.
DMC-TZ81EG-K
Release date
12.1.2016

Colour

Colour
Black
Exact colour description
Black

Application range

Scene mode
Children, 
Landscape, 
Night, 
Night Portrait, 
Portrait, 
Rear light, 
Sports, 
Sunset
Scope of application
Travel photography

Camera properties

Country code
CH, 
EU
Camera type
Compact camera
Camera equipment
Lens built-in
Image stabilisation method
Optical
Wireless transmission
Wi-Fi
Flash equipment
Flash integrated
White balance
Automatic, 
Flash
Exposure type
Manual
Exposure compensation
± 5EV in 1/3 steps
Closure type
Mechanical-switch
Self-timer delay
10 s, 
2 s
Flash modes
Auto, 
Flash on, 
Slow synchronisation

Sensor properties

Image sensor resolution
18.10 Mpx
Image resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Image sensor type
CMOS
Image sensor format
1/2,3''
Min. ISO sensitivity
80
Max. ISO Sensitivity
6400

Camera lens properties

Focal length
24 - 720 mm
Min. focal length (exact)
24 mm
Max. Focal length (exact)
720 mm
Optical zoom
30 x
Lens equipment
Image stabilisation

Objective 2 properties

Aperture
f/3.3 - 6.4
Focal length
4.3 - 129 mm
Optical zoom
30 x

Display properties

Display size (inches)
3"
Screen technology
LCD
Resolution
1040000 Pixels

Viewfinder

Viewfinder type
Electric
Viewfinder resolution
1166000 Pixels
Coverage
100 %

Focusing

Focus type
Autofocus
Minimum focus distance
3 cm
Autofocus areas
49 x

Performance

Shutter speed
1 - 1/16000 s
Min. shutter speed
4 s
Max. Shutter speed
1/16000 s
Continuous shooting mode
10 FPS

Video

Max. Video resolution
3840 x 2160 Pixels
Max. video resolution standard
4K
Max. frame rate
4K (25fps)

Data storage properties

Memory card type
SD, 
SDHC, 
SDXC
Number of storage compartments
1

Media formats

Image file formats
JPEG, 
RAW
Video file formats
AVCHD, 
AVCHD Progressive, 
mp4

Durability

Waterproof
0 m

Connections

Connections
Micro HDMI (Type D), 
USB multi

Power supply

Power supply
Rechargeable battery operated
Battery type
Li-ion

Battery properties

Power capacity
7.38 Wh

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
1 x power supply, 
USB cable, 
Wrist strap

Product dimensions

Width
38 mm
Length
112 mm
Height
64 mm
Weight
282 g

Package dimensions

Length
13.50 cm
Width
12.50 cm
Height
8 cm
Weight
494 g

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Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Galaxus
  • 6.OM System
    1.9 %
  • 8.AGFAPHOTO
    2.2 %
  • 9.Panasonic
    2.3 %
  • 10.Goxtreme
    2.6 %
  • 10.Kodak
    2.6 %

Statutory warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Sony
    9 days
  • 5.Nikon
    11 days
  • 6.Panasonic
    12 days
  • 7.Olympus
    13 days
  • 7.OM System
    13 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?

Source: Galaxus
  • 9.Nikon
    5.5 %
  • 10.Easypix
    6 %
  • 10.Panasonic
    6 %
  • 12.RICOH
    6.6 %
  • 13.AGFAPHOTO
    7.3 %
Source: Galaxus

Overall ratingVery good84/100
Good77/100
Stiftung WarentestSingle testReleaseJuly 2016

Gute kleine Kompaktkamera mit Superzoom, gutem elektronischen Sucher, manuellen Funktionen und Netzwerkfunktion. Guter Monitor, schnelle Kamera, grundlegende Handgriffe funktionieren einfach, für eine Kamera mit starkem Zoom ausgesprochen leicht und flach, viele Extras und Funktionen.

Good75/100
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Rank 3 out of 10Computer Bild10 Reisekameras im TestReleaseJuly 2016

Bei Tageslicht Top-Bildqualität, Videos mit 4K-Aufnahme, schneller Autofokus, gute Ausstattung mit großem Zoom, kleiner Sucher.

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Rank 4 out of 5Avguide.chTest von fünf Fotokameras für Reise und FerienReleaseJuly 2016

Bei Tageslicht liegen die 18-Megapixel-Fotos bei Kantenschärfe und Bildrauschen auf einem erfreulich hohen Niveau. Bei Dämmerlicht und Aufnahmen in Innenräumen ab ISO 800 fällt die Qualität sichtlich ab, vor allem im Telebereich. Weitwinkelaufnahmen sind meist noch zu gebrauchen...

Very good93/100
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dkamera.deSingle testReleaseJune 2016
  • PositiveMit 24mm sehr brauchbarer Weitwinkelbereich
  • PositiveDie Digitalkamera liegt sehr gut in der Hand
  • PositiveHervorragender optischer Bildstabilisator bei Fotos
  • PositiveSehr hohe Bildrate im Serienbildmodus (im Labor bis zu 10,5 Bilder/Sek.)
  • PositiveVier frei belegbare Fn-Tasten vorhanden
  • PositiveFrei belegbarer Einstellring am Objektiv
    Very good89/100
    CHIP OnlineSingle testReleaseMarch 2016
    • PositiveScharfer Sucher
    • PositiveSchnelle Serienaufnahme und Autofokus
    • PositiveUltra-HD-Video inkl.Foto-Modi
    • PositiveViel Zoom
    • NegativeStromhungriger und kleiner Sucher
    • Negative...der aber im Tele zu Schärfeverlust führt

    Die Panasonic Lumix DMC-TZ81 überzeugt im Test als starke Reisezoom-Kamera mit 30fach-Zoom. Auch die restlichen Extras wie elektronischer Sucher, Touchscreen und vor allem Ultra-HD-Video inklusive Foto-Modi finden Anklang. Lediglich die Bildqualität kann mit der insgesamt sehr Ausstattung und Geschwindigkeit nicht ganz mithalten. Für eine Kamera dieser Klasse geht?s dennoch in Ordnung.