Panasonic LUMIX GX85
Panasonic

LUMIX GX85

$799~
MSRP (prices vary)
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Released: May 26, 2016
Micro Four Thirds
Sensor
16MP
Resolution
4K
Max Video
IBIS
8fps
Burst
49
AF Points

Who the Panasonic LUMIX GX85 is for

The Panasonic LUMIX GX85 is a 16MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera, a versatile all-rounder.

  • A compact rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds camera with 5-axis stabilization.
  • 4K video and 4K Photo modes in a pocketable body with a tilting screen.
  • A built-in EVF and the broad MFT lens lineup for travel and street.

Keep in mind

  • Single card slot — no in-camera backup, which matters for critical paid jobs.
  • Not weather-sealed — take care in rain and dust.

How the Panasonic LUMIX GX85 compares to other Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras

Every figure below is measured against the 29 Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds cameras in the catalogue, so you can see where this camera actually sits rather than reading its spec sheet in isolation.

SpecThis cameraWhere it lands
Weight406g (14.3 oz)6th lightest of 29
Price (MSRP)$799joint 6th cheapest of 29
Resolution16MPjoint 5th lowest of 29
4K frame rate30pjoint 11th slowest of 25

What Micro Four Thirds means in practice

A Micro Four Thirds sensor at 16MP doubles the effective focal length of any lens mounted on it, so telephoto reach comes cheaply in both size and money and wide-angle coverage costs more of both. It is the smallest of the three formats here, and the systems built around it are correspondingly compact.

Video and stabilisation

4K tops out at 30p, which covers standard delivery but leaves no room for slowing footage down.

In-body stabilisation steadies any lens mounted on it, including primes with no stabilisation of their own.

Full Specifications

Imaging

Sensor TypeLive MOS
Sensor SizeMicro Four Thirds
Image ProcessorVenus Engine
Effective Resolution16 MP
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds

Exposure Control

ISO Range (Native)200 – 25600
ISO Range (Extended)100 – 25600
Mechanical Shutter1/4000
Electronic Shutter1/16000
Flash Sync Speed1/160
Built-in FlashYes

Still Image Capture

Continuous Shooting8 fps

Video Capture

Max Resolution4K
8K Recording
4K RecordingUp to 30p
1080p RecordingUp to 60p
10-bit InternalNo
Recording LimitNo limit
Log Profiles
Built-in MicStereo
Headphone JackNo
Mic InputNo
HDMI OutputMicro (Type D)

Focus

Phase Detect Points49
Contrast Detect Points
Low Light AF-4 EV
Eye AFNo
Animal AFNo
Vehicle AFNo

Viewfinder

EVF TypeOLED
EVF Resolution2.76M dots
EVF Magnification0.7x

Monitor

LCD Size3"
LCD Resolution1.04M dots
LCD TypeTilting
Touch ScreenYes

Interface

Wi-FiWi-Fi 5
Bluetoothv4.2
USBMicro USB 2.0
Memory Card Slots1x SD UHS-I
GPSNo

General

Price (MSRP)$799
Body MaterialPolycarbonate
Dimensions122×71.5×44.3 mm
Weight406g (14.3 oz)
Weather SealedNo
In-Body StabilizationYes
Battery Life (EVF)290 shots
Battery Life (LCD)290 shots
Battery TypeDMW-BLG10

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