Panasonic Lumix GX85

Compact 4K mirrorless camera for street photography

Panasonic Lumix GX85
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-GX85

Key Features

SENSOR 16MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor without low-pass filter
PROCESSOR Venus Engine for high-speed signal processing and color reproduction
AUTOFOCUS 49-point Contrast AF with Depth From Defocus (DFD) technology
PHASE DETECTION N/A - Uses contrast-based DFD technology
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p/24p, 100Mbps, MP4 format
STABILIZATION 5-axis Dual I.S. (In-body + In-lens) compensation
BURST RATE Up to 8 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC)
VIEWFINDER 2.76m-dot equivalent field-sequential EVF, 0.7x magnification
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI, no mic input
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing rating
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 290 shots per charge (CIPA) using DMW-BLG10

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix GX85

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ~ Limited Accessed via rear dial
Dedicated ISO Button ~ Limited Via Fn button or menu
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via front/rear dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via front/rear dials
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix GX85

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Panasonic Lumix GX85 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

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Technical Specification

Sensor 16MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds
Resolution 4592 x 3448
ISO Range 200-25600 (exp. 100-25600)
Autofocus 49-point Contrast AF with DFD
Shutter Speed 60s to 1/4000s (1/16000s electronic)
Burst Rate 8 fps
Video 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30p/24p
Stabilization 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilization
Viewfinder 2.76m-dot EVF
LCD 3-inch tilting touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, Micro HDMI
Battery Life 290 shots
Weight 426g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 122 x 71 x 44 mm