Panasonic Lumix G85

Versatile weather-sealed mirrorless for hybrid shooters

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79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-G85

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 DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology
PHASE DETECTION None; relies on contrast-based DFD technology
VIDEO 4K UHD at 30p/24p, 100Mbps, internal recording
STABILIZATION 5-axis Dual I.S. 2, combining body and lens stabilization
BURST RATE 9 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC) with buffer for 300+ JPEGs
VIEWFINDER 0.74x OLED Live View Finder with 2.36m dots
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.04m-dot fully articulating touchscreen LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Micro-HDMI, USB 2.0, 3.5mm microphone port
MEMORY CARD Single SD slot, UHS-II compatible
WEATHER SEALING Splash and dustproof magnesium alloy front frame
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 320 shots (CIPA) using DMW-BLC12 battery

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix G85

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via front/rear command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via front/rear command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ 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 G85

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Panasonic Lumix G85 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.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix G85

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