Panasonic Lumix GX85 / GX80 Review
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The Panasonic Lumix GX85 is a compact rangefinder-style mirrorless camera that punches above its weight with a strong feature set for its 2016 launch. Reviewers praised its image quality from the 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor, which delivers clean results backed by 5-axis in-body stabilization offering up to 4 stops of compensation. The camera's small form factor and magnesium alloy front frame earn points for portability without feeling flimsy, and the kit 12-32mm lens collapses small enough to slip into a jacket pocket. The tilting touchscreen and 2.76-million-dot OLED viewfinder provide solid feedback for composition, while extras like 4K Photo modes, post-focus, and focus stacking add creative flexibility.
Video shooters get 4K at 30p with a 100 Mbps bitrate, though the 29-minute 59-second recording limit and 8-bit 4:2:0 output show its age against newer competitors. The contrast-detect autofocus with Depth from Defocus technology works well in good light but lacks the speed and subject tracking of modern hybrid systems. Battery life at 290 shots is modest, and the single SD card slot and USB 2.0 connectivity feel dated. For hobbyists seeking a pocketable system camera with solid stills performance and useful stabilization, the GX85 remains a capable option, especially at used or discounted prices.
- Excellent 5-axis in-body stabilization with 4 stops of compensation
- Compact, pocketable body with magnesium alloy construction
- Strong image quality from 16MP Micro Four Thirds sensor
- Useful extras including 4K Photo modes, post-focus, and focus stacking
- Kit lens collapses to very small size for portability
- Contrast-detect autofocus lacks speed and tracking of modern hybrid systems
- Modest 290-shot battery life
- 4K video limited to 29 min 59 sec with 8-bit 4:2:0 output
- Single SD card slot and outdated USB 2.0 connectivity
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 is a mid-range interchangeable lens camera sporting a 16MP Four Thirds sensor and 4K video capability.
Panasonic's GX80 is all about classic handling, but it still boasts its fair share of modern comforts, including a tilting LCD screen that swings outward from ...
The Panasonic 12-32mm lens performs well and compacts to a very small size which makes the camera fit easily into jacket pockets.
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About this product
Compact rangefinder-style; 5-axis IBIS (kit).
Specs
- Battery
- DMW-BLG10, 290 shots (CIPA)
- Weight Grams
- 426 g (with battery and card)
- Dimensions Mm
- 122 x 70 x 44 mm
- Build Material
- Magnesium alloy front frame
- Weather Sealing
- No
- Bit Depth
- 8-bit 4:2:0
- Raw Video
- No
- Log Profiles
- No
- 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 (4K), Unlimited (1080p)
- Max Video Resolution
- 4K UHD (3840 x 2160)
- Panorama
- Yes
- Post Focus
- Yes
- Time Lapse
- Yes
- 4k Photo Modes
- Yes (8 MP extraction)
- Built In Flash
- No
- Focus Stacking
- Yes
- Flash Sync Speed
- 1/160 s
- Sensor Size
- Micro Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
- Sensor Type
- Live MOS
- Image Processor
- Venus Engine
- Low Pass Filter
- No
- Effective Megapixels
- 16 MP
- Release Date
- May 2016
- Announced Date
- April 2016
- Launch Price Usd
- $697.99 (body only)
- Dual Native Iso
- No
- Iso Range Video
- 200-6400
- Iso Range Stills
- 200-25600
- Continuous Shooting
- 8 fps mech, 10 fps e-shutter
- Shutter Speed Electronic
- 1/16000 to 1 s
- Shutter Speed Mechanical
- 1/4000 to 60 s
- Viewfinder
- OLED EVF, 2.76M dots, 0.7x magnification
- Rear Screen
- 3 inch, 1.04M dots, tilting
- Touchscreen
- Yes
- Lens Mount
- Micro Four Thirds
- Crop Factor
- 2.0x
- Usb
- USB 2.0 Micro-B
- Hdmi
- Micro HDMI
- Audio Io
- 3.5mm microphone input
- Wireless
- Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
- Card Slots
- 1x SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I
- Ibis
- 5-axis, 4 stops
- Af Points
- 49 areas
- Af System
- Contrast-detect DFD (Depth from Defocus)
- Af Low Light
- -4 EV
- Subject Detection
- Face/Eye detection
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