Realistically how bad is the glare from the sun on FZ82D?

Camera Buying Advice

So I want to get my first camera and I’ve noticed I like zooming in a lot. However I do have a small budget and long zoom lens would be too expensive so I’ve decided I want to get a bridge camera.
My choices are: Canon Powershot G3 X, Panasonic Lumix FZ1000, and Panasonic lumix FZ82D.

They’re all different ranges and I’m not sure how much zoom is the right amount for me, as I still felt limited with 40x zoom when I used my cousins camera. Though that was only when trying to zoom into buildings from a viewpoint, so overall it was fine.

I’m just conscious because I’ve heard the FZ82D has a smaller sensor so usually can’t handle low light very well and also if it’s pointed directly at the sun there is a lot of glare. I just want to ask realistically how bad this actually is, and what your recommendation for me would be.

(1) budget: 300-400, will be buying used, England, Pounds£:

(2) current gear: I use IPhone 13 Pro currently, just looking for more zoom and control tbh

(3) style: My style is a bit street photography, aesthetic pics, zoomed in nature pics, I like taking pics of sunsets too and stuff like that

(4) what for: Mainly photography, but I also want to get into videography soon, and will be making a short film once I get the camera (just for fun or to post on yt/tiktok)

Posted Jun 13, 2026, 5:41 PM UTC

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