Panasonic Lumix G85 / G80 Review
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 (also sold as the G80 outside the Americas) remains a compelling workhorse for hybrid shooters. Originally launched in 2016, this weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds camera combines 5-axis in-body stabilization with 4K video recording and a responsive autofocus system that reviewers consistently praise. Panasonic's Depth from Defocus contrast-detect AF impresses with its speed and accuracy, while the camera's overall responsiveness and quick startup make it reliable for daily use. The fully articulating touchscreen, 2.36M-dot OLED viewfinder, and both mic and headphone jacks add versatility for video work, even if the 8-bit internal codec and 29-minute recording limit show its age.
Reviewers highlight the G85's practical feature set and solid build quality. The 5-stop IBIS works effectively with the MFT lens ecosystem, and the camera handles shadow recovery well, pulling detail from underexposed files without trouble. At 505 grams with battery and card, it balances portability with a weather-sealed magnesium alloy and polycarbonate body. While it lacks log profiles and is limited to 8-bit 4K at 30p, the G85 delivers reliable performance for creators who need stabilized 4K, fast autofocus, and weather protection without stepping up to pricier flagship models. Its longevity in the market speaks to a well-rounded design that still holds up years after release.
- Fast and accurate Depth from Defocus autofocus system
- Effective 5-axis in-body stabilization with 5 stops of correction
- Weather-sealed body with fully articulating touchscreen
- Good shadow recovery and image quality from 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor
- Responsive operation with quick startup and intuitive controls
- 8-bit internal codec with no log profiles limits video grading flexibility
- 29-minute 59-second recording limit for continuous video
- Single SD card slot with only UHS-I support
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The camera is quick to start up and overall very responsive in operation. Panasonic continues to impress with its Depth from Defocus AF. The G85 ...
The G80 has a dazzling mix of features to recommend it, from 4K video, built-in five-axis image stabilisation and a touchscreen that moves more ...
The Panasonic G85 performed well in my shadow recovery test. It had no problem salvaging an image that was -2.0 stops underexposed. Even the - ...
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About this product
Weather-sealed mid-tier; 5-axis IBIS.
Specs
- Battery
- DMW-BLC12, 330 shots (CIPA)
- Weight Grams
- 505 g (with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 128.4 x 90.2 x 74.3 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy and polycarbonate
- Weather Sealing
- Yes
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- None
- Internal Codecs
- MP4, AVCHD
- Max Frame Rate 4k
- 4K 30p
- Max Frame Rate Hd
- 1080/60p
- Max Video Bitrate
- 100 Mbps
- Max Recording Time
- 29 min 59 sec
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840x2160)
- Video Format
- MP4, AVCHD
- Body Material
- Weather-sealed magnesium alloy and polycarbonate
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/200 s
- Viewfinder Coverage
- 100%
- Alternative Model Name
- DMC-G80 (Europe, Asia), DMC-G81 (Germany), DMC-G85 (Americas)
- Sensor Size
- Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
- Sensor Type
- MOS
- Image Processor
- Venus Engine
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 16 MP
- Release Date
- October 2016
- Announced Date
- September 2016
- Launch Price Usd
- $897.99 (body only), $1097.99 (with 12-60mm)
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- 200-6400
- Iso Range Stills
- 200-25600
- Continuous Shooting
- 9 fps mech, 6 fps e-shutter
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/16000 to 1 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 60 s
- Viewfinder
- OLED EVF, 2.36M dots, 0.74x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3.0 inch fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Crop Factor
- 2.0x
- Usb
- USB 2.0 Micro-B
- Hdmi
- Micro HDMI
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm mic and headphone jacks
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
- Card Slots
- 1x SD UHS-I
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 5 stops
- Af Points
- 49 areas
- Af System
- Depth from Defocus (DFD) contrast-detect
- Af Low Light
- -4 EV
- Subject Detection
- Face/Eye detection
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