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PANASONIC LUMIX GX85 4K Mirrorless Camera, with 12-32mm MEGA O.I.S. Lens, 16 Megapixels, Dual I.S. 1.0, 3 Inch Tilting Touch LCD, DMC-GX85KS (USA SILVER DISCONTINUED)

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Style: w/ 12-32mm (Silver)


Features

  • New 5-axis in-body sensor stabilizer works with LUMIX 2-axis optically stabilized lenses in video and still capture modes using class-leading Dual Image Stabilization
  • Eliminates the need for low-pass sensor filters while boosting fine detail resolving power by nearly 10% over existing 16-Megapixel MFT sensors
  • Shoot lighter and faster with the modern hybrid photography performance of a Mirrorless camera and nearly half the bulk of most DSLRs
  • Thumbwheel controls, integrated viewfinder and touch control enabled tilting LCD maximize control of the photographic experience
  • Capture spontaneous moments with 4K imaging performance in both 4K video and exclusive 4K PHOTO and Post Focus.EVF has a diopter that can be changed to accommodate eye sight

Description

For today's interchangeable lens camera enthusiasts — or anyone looking for a lighter, newer more intelligent alternative to bulky DSLRs — Panasonic LUMIX Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds system cameras deliver impressive, no-compromise performance. Nearly half the size of most DSLRs, the DMC-GX85 delivers impressive large sensor performance in the most compact camera system ever designed by Panasonic LUMIX. Thanks to the elimination of the low pass filter, its fine detail resolving power is boosted nearly 10% over previous 16-Megapixel sensors. Image stabilization is top of its class with the complementary LUMIX 2-axis lens O.I.S. and a new 5-axis in-body I.S., available in either photo or video recording modes. Camera purists will enjoy the familiar quick-access thumbwheel controls and integrated 2764k-dot eye- level electronic viewfinder, plus a tilting LCD display for greater flexibility in difficult shooting angles. Modern enthusiasts will love the WiFi mobile control and next-generation flexibility that 4K Video, 4K PHOTO and 4K Post Focus modes bring to the creative experience.


Brand: Panasonic


Model Name: Panasonic LUMIX GX85


Photo Sensor Size: Micro Four Thirds


Form Factor: Mirrorless


Effective Still Resolution: 16


Special Feature: Travel


Optical Zoom: 2 x


Color: Silver


Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi, HDMI


Screen Size: 3 Inches


Auto Focus Technology: Multi area, Contrast Detection, Sensor


Aspect Ratio: 169


Display Resolution Maximum: 1040


Photo Sensor Size: Micro Four Thirds


Photo Sensor Technology: CMOS


Effective Still Resolution: 16


White balance settings: Auto


JPEG quality level: Basic, Fine, Normal


Video Capture Format: 4k


Video Capture Resolution: 4K UHD 2160p


Model Name: Panasonic LUMIX GX85


Brand: Panasonic


Model Number: DMC-GX85KS


Color: Silver


Included Components: Camera, Hot Shoe Cover, Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap


Age Range (Description): Adult,Teen,Adult


Item Dimensions LxWxH: 1.73 x 4.8 x 2.78 inches


Item Weight: 1.09 Pounds


Shooting Modes: Automatic,Portrait,Landscape,Aperture Priority,Manual


Optical Zoom: 2 x


Zoom Type: Depth From Defocus


Compatible Mountings: Micro Four Thirds


Focus Type: Depth From Defocus


Maximum Focal Length: 32 Millimeters


Screen Size: 3 Inches


Display Type: LCD


Display Fixture Type: Tilting


Batteries Required?: Yes


Number of Batteries: 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included)


Are Batteries Included: Yes


Rechargeable Battery Included: No


Battery Cell Composition: Lithium Ion


Battery Weight: 1 Grams


Target Gender: Unisex


Connectivity Technology: Wi-Fi, HDMI


Wireless Communication Technology: BuiltIn; 802.11b/g/n with NFC


Flash Memory Type: SDXC


Special Feature: Travel


Skill Level: Amateur


Form Factor: Mirrorless


Hardware Interface: AV Port


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This review isn't about the technical aspects of the camera. This review is tailored towards the consumer who wants a small, compact and capable mirrorless camera that they could take everywhere with them. This review if for: - Someone who understands the importance of some really good food pics - Likes adventure and looking back at it through pics and videos - Explores around town and takes photos along the way - Has cute pets and likes cute pet pics - Has an eye for design and wants photos of cool spaces - Wants to travel light but not miss a photo moment Basically this is a review for the photographer/social media influencer/enthusiast who believes the best camera is the one they have on them. Just a couple housekeeping notes: * Before I continue, I have to put out a disclaimer and say that I was chosen as part of Panasonic and Lumix USA’s campaign (#PanasonicAdvocate) to test this camera out and share my experiences with an unbiased and honest review. And that is exactly what I’m going to do as these opinions are my own and I have literally been using this camera almost every day for over a month. ** All images posted to this review are taken with the kit lens. I started out my mirrorless journey with the Panasonic GF1. It was a pioneer amongst the mirrorless cameras and to this day remains one of my favorite cameras to have used. Since then, I’ve owned mirrorless cameras from Olympus, Fujifilm and now Sony so it’s kind of cool how this all came full circle when Panasonic approached me with the gx85. DISLIKES Let’s get the things I dislike out of the way because they’re not a deal breaker for me, they’re simply just things I think can be improved upon. While I appreciate and have grown to love the tilt screen, I wish this camera flipped all the way up for selfies and group shots. Selfies aside, when I’m traveling, this is super useful trying for getting quick self-portraits. This is also my first touch screen for a camera. While I love the option to quickly change my focal points with a touch of the screen, I find that when I put the camera up to my eye to compose a shot through the EVF, the touch focus point is so sensitive that it moves around like crazy. The camera is also a bit heavy for it’s size. I read that people complained that it’s predecessor seemed dinky in the hands and while they improved that with the gx85 feeling robust, in my opinion, it’s a touch too heavy for such a compact m43 camera. On that same note, because the added weight is attributed to making the camera feel more robust, they really should have made this weather proof. It would cancel out any negative feelings one has towards this camera being slightly heavy for a small compact. High ISO = mehhh photo quality. There’s not much to this point other then when you have a small sensor and you’re pushing it’s ISO, images tend to smudge up, noise builds and the clarity becomes lost. It’s not horrible by any means and they’ve come such a long way since the first m43 cameras, but larger sensor cameras will always have the edge when it comes to high ISO. LIKES It’s so cute/cool. Yea I said it. Whatever lol. I’m big on how cameras look these days. I think the aesthetic of ones tools are a direct representation of ones style. For me, I love when cameras can embody a retro rangefinder look while still infusing some modern design elements without looking like the two are fighting against each other. When I think of retro and modern design friction, I think of some of the Olympus bodies. When I think of the perfect blend of retro and modern, I think of the Leica Q. The buttons and dials are all fantastic. So much so I rarely use any of the touch screen buttons to navigate around for settings and the camera interface and menus. The build quality is first rate. I know I said earlier it was a tad bit too heavy and while I stick with that statement, it really does feel good in the hands regardless. Start up time is instant. Something Sony really needs to take note on. I love the kit lens. It’s so small but provides a good range and the quality is really good for what it is. It’s also built well for a kit lens so the overall vibe of this combo still feels like a premium product. The image stabilization on this thing is BANANAS. My Sony A7RII also has 5-axis image stabilization, but the gx85 also takes advantage of lens I.S. created a Dual I.S. system. Video clips feel like they’re taken with a gimbal (super amateur clips btw). I’ll never buy a camera without Wi-Fi. Many times, I like to post photos instantly, especially when I’m traveling. The Wi-Fi on the gx85 works great with the app and transfers images relatively fast. I’ve yet to loose connection while transferring photos. And like many current mirrorless cameras, the autofocus is lightning fast. OVERALL IMPRESSIONS Just like with every other mirrorless camera out there, there are still some short comings. Most of which I didn’t feel the need to mention because we’ve heard it time and time before. The most notable for me being battery life. It makes sense though when you have a small battery trying to give life to an almost all electronic device (LCD, EVF, shutter, etc.). With those little gripes aside, I still do believe mirrorless is the future and this camera is just part of that journey. The Panasonic gx85 is a great, be-with-you-at-all-times camera. As you can see by the photos I’ve posted, that’s exactly what happened. The gx85 was with me at all times. It came with me to dinner, it came exploring in my Jeep and it came with me to hang out with some friends. Will I be using it for paid work? No, but that’s because I have my Sony line of cameras to do that for me. Is it capable for paid work? 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Reviewed in the United States on August 4, 2016 by Mikee Catacutan Mikee Catacutan
    • Simply an excellent stills camera, and a great upgrade from a smartphone
Style: w/ 12-32mm (Silver)
I’ve been using a cellphone camera as my primary camera for a few years now and decided it was time to move up to a “real” camera. After successive purchases of two other models that both had defects out of the box and simply weren’t compelling enough to get a replacement of the model, I ended up with this camera. After having it for a few months I can definitely say I’m glad I got the Panasonic LUMIX GX85. The first thing I really liked was the size of the camera. I have rather small hands for a male and the size of the camera is just right for me, being just large enough to have a solid grip on the camera while being small enough to carry around easily. The size of the camera and layout of the controls means it’s easy for me to access all the controls. What impressed me after just a few days of use is the interface and menu system of the camera. I’m already very used to touchscreen camera controls from using smartphones and Panasonic did a really good job with the interface on the touchscreen display. It can be as simple or as busy as you wish it to be and works intuitively. I use the touchscreen display as my primary viewfinder, just like on a smartphone, and I simply find myself really enjoying using it. As for image quality, I currently have a iPhone 7 Plus and the GX85 is leagues better, at least in RAW. The iPhone is a great snapshot camera to always have with you but trying to use it more “seriously” (if vacation photos count as serious) leads to disappointment. The GX85 can take photos with far superior detail and vastly superior dynamic range compared to the iPhone. That means being able to capture things a bit more like you see them and having more headroom to play around with in your photos in applications like Adobe Lightroom. I’ve been very happy with the photos I’ve been able to get from this camera. I tend to mostly capture photos of still scenes and the focusing system in AF-S mode works very well for that. I have attempted a few times to get shots of birds using AF-C mode and have actually gotten a few good shots despite my inexperience with this (or any) camera’s focusing system. The mechanical shutter has a surprisingly soft sound, being loud enough to where you can be sure the shutter really did fire but not so loud, or sharp, that it gets annoying. The image stabilization is excellent and even my shaky hands can reliably get shots at 1/8 of a second and with a bit more effort in steadying myself, 1/4 of a second. Battery life is pretty good on this camera and I can generally get a few hundred shots from it before needing to charge it. It charges through micro USB which is extremely handy, though it cannot charge the battery while the camera is powered on nor can it be powered by micro USB alone. 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Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2017 by Avery Donovan
    • Great family camera, shutter issue
Style: w/ 12-32mm (Silver)
Bought this in the recent sale as our family camera and something to take on our trip overseas. I wanted something that was compact enough to carry in my jacket pocket but also gave me the option of putting on longer zooms to start capturing our daughter who is a bit camera shy. I was just tired of looking at blurry family pictures and wanted to start learning how to take better photos before our daughter got too old. It was loads of fun and really glad I picked it up. (updated - shutter issue) I wanted to highlight something odd I've experienced and recommend you check your camera when you first get it. I had only seen this mentioned here in one of the reviews so either no one else is reporting this or the the two of us are the only 'lucky' ones. I like to stay in burst mode since at any time I may switch from a landscape shot to a portrait one where i like to take a few pics just in case. occasionally the camera will take 2 shots at the single shutter press. It doesn't happen all the time and when it does happen, it stays that way for a few minutes then goes back to normal operation. This is not related to bracketing/etc. - i've taken about 3 weeks worth of photos so i feel that i'm somewhat comfortable handling the shutter button yet every once in a while it decides to double dip. i have not found a pattern yet. In single shot mode everything is great. it also happens in electronic shutter mode so i suspect it could be the shutter button. it's a little annoying but not enough yet to send it back to Panasonic and risk having it come back worse. For now I've simply added removing the few duplicates to my workflow. anyone else seeing this? (end of update) Some things to note: - the grip on the camera is rather small and the camera is a bit heavy. I like the weight but holding the camera with my large hands does end up stressing my fingers after a while. I feel like I have to dig into the camera body with my fingers for a firm grip. Try to grab it in person to make sure you're comfortable with it. - while you can recharge the battery in the camera via USB - came in really handy in our trip - you can not transfer data via USB and power the camera at the same time. Since it only uses USB 2, getting those large RAW files and 4k videos means more often than not your battery will run out before the transfer is done. this forces you to get the data directly out of the card. - it has a great touchscreen interface - you can take pictures by simply tapping the location on the screen - much like our smartphones. this means you can track your kids across the screen by moving your fingers and taking burst shots as they run around. - you can take a photo and then decide which parts of the photo you'd like to focus on. this is great when you're just starting to learn depth of field and the different focusing methods. it saved us a number of precious moments. will probably use this less as i get more proficient - but for now it's a great safety net. - as has been discussed, you can't really put this into auto focus on video and pay attention to your kids. you need to watch the camera and either help it focus once in a while or simply take over the focusing. we did lose a few video moments because i was watching the kids vs. the camera and it lost focus and never regained it. - the screen doesn't tilt up for group selfie pictures. not unusual for these and sony cameras but still a bit limiting when on the road and trying to do selfies. we ended up using our phones paired with the camera but still not as nice as having everyone looking at themselves on the camera. - the video audio is a bit weak. I knew this going in and frankly was expecting worse but it's still not as good as i'd like particularly when you see the great video quality that it produces. - those 4k videos are big. if you've only shot 1080p, make sure your PC, display and storage can handle it. I had problems playing the 4k footage on my surface pro during the trip - requiring me to downscale it to 1080p before being able to show it to folks. this was the i5 surface pro. the camera itself does an excellent job of playing 4k directly to a 1080p TV but that means you'll need to keep your videos on the camera and show unedited footage. So finally if you're looking for a fun family camera and something that you can learn photography on but still feel comfortable handing it to your significant other for those shots that a phone won't do, consider this. my only regret is not getting it sooner and losing out on our daughter's earlier adventures. -enjoy ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on January 10, 2018 by Thomas
    • Great IBIS and Lots of feature in a small package... with a few flaws mainly the Tiny Electronic Viewfinder
Style: w/ 12-32mm (Black)
First, I am a proud owner & professional Videographer who uses Panasonic gear as my primary tool for VIDEO imaging purposes (for pro photo, I have to use Canon alas - wish it was different.. though for everyday photo the GX85 is perfectly fine). I have owned pretty much all flavors of Lumix cameras from GH1, GH2, G6, G7, GH3, GH4 to the GX85. I was excited about the GX85 as a small camera tool to shoot videos on the go for my events without having to use extra gear (gorilla pod, etc) to film detail & movement shots quickly using the new 5-axis IBIS on the GX85 that no other Panasonic camera has. I was very intrigued and positively influenced by reviewers online to purchase this item for my work. After two events covered (full day weddings), I have to say that there is a lot to like about the GX85 and a few very annoying things to dislike as others have said. Panasonic tends to create many different variations of a camera these days with several big flaws in each so you have to buy them all it seems... The Cons: - The TINY electronic viewfinder is going to be the worse part of this camera. You can barely squeeze your eye into it and accurately use it when you shoot. I don't have big eyes either... After about 5-10mins of usage, my eyes hurt a lot because of the squinting I have to make when shooting with that EVF... And I've never had any issues with other Lumix cameras which I've used for hours non-stop, except the LX100 which I've borrowed in the past and is similarly flawed. I wished they had kept the GX7 type of eyepiece for the viewfinder for this supposedly GX7 mark II update that is the GX85. The resolution isn't bad, and I am not too worried about the ghosting / refresh rate if I can barely get my eyes to see through that EVF viewfinder which also lacks tilting compared to the GX7. - The battery life is not very good either... With the panasonic OEM battery, you can maybe squeeze 1h15min to 1h30 of recording because you have to rely heavily on the LCD display instead of the EVF... With non-Panasonic batteries, you get about the same depending on which one you buy, but you lose the knowledge of knowing exactly when the battery dies as these cheap batteries will display 2-bars and go suddenly to die after about 1h or 1h30 of usage. - LCD display lacks degree of movement... It can only tilt a little bit down or a little up to about 30 degrees... So it's useless for selfies or filming with LCD display flipped open like on a GX8, G7 or GH3/4 - Lack of Microphone jack... The audio isn't bad but not nearly as good as a standalone shotgun mic... Plus you get the extra vibration sound from IBIS which can be annoying - SD card slot under the camera next to battery slot... Makes it hard to change cards when mounted on a tripod... - Lack of quick manual AF-S/AF-C/MF switching mechanism like on GX7 or GX8... You can program one of the FN button but it still prevents you from switching from AF to MF when you are recording... which is so crippling as often times you just want to switch on the fly between the AF-C and MF without having to stop recording video. The Pros: - 5-axis Stabilizer IBIS... Used in conjunction with the Panasonic lenses which have IS on lens... this makes it a very good camera for shooting video & stills without too much blur or shake... The videos are not smooth like when you use a gimball... but it definitely helps big time. I'd say it's on par with the Olympus IBIS such as that on EM5-Mark II... There are definitely some artifacts though still like jerk in motion... The supplied tiny 12-32mm lens (equivalent of 24 - 64mm Full frame) seems to do a very good job though working with the GX85 on camera IBIS to remove as much shake as possible. It's not perfect though and you will always get better movement shots with a gimbal or stabilizer. But on the go, it does a very good job filming with little shake when you don't have a tripod with you. It's not perfect though and does create some minimal vibration sound/feel to the body. - 4K and different 1080p video flavors. That's Panasonic's strength... Though it lacks in terms of higher bit rate that you can find on GH4 or GH3. Still the videos are good on this tiny camera - Lightweight / Can be carried in many places without being obtrusive. It's not tiny but small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. The benefits of Micro 4/3... - Low light seems to be better than the GH4 or G7. The improved engine seems to give pretty good results even at ISO 3200 for video & photos. I'm glad it improved... Now let's hope we can actually shoot photos at ISO 6400... It's still not there for ISO higher than 3200... An improvement nevertheless compared to past recent LUMIX iterations. Overall... This is a very good addition to the LUMIX lineup mostly because of the 5-axis In-Body Image Stabilizer Panasonic has finally been able to implement... You only wish Panasonic would actually create a camera that has all of its best features instead of always crippling each new addition with flaws that didn't have to be there... But it's their game these days... Let's hope the GH5 includes the IBIS on the GX85 which is a given, with improved clean & usable ISO6400 video & photo in low light, and I can happily get rid of all my Canon gear for both Photo & Video... ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2016 by Chifan
    • Best value for the dollar
Style: w/ 12-32mm and 45-150mm
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The media could not be loaded. UPDATED 12/30/2021 PROS: Comes with a 2-lens kit at an affordable price; has more features than any competitor at that price; well-constructed and solid housing; many other better brands such as Canon and Nikon have relatively flimsy construction, the menu screen is great better than competitors, great video. If you register with Panasonic, they gave a three-year warranty which came in helpful because I dropped it quite a bit. I attached a video of a band, and you can see the quality for yourself. This is in a nightclub with poor lighting and acoustics, but I think the camera did a pretty good job. No camera has everything, but all-in-all this is a great all-around camera. I can put it in my jacket or coat pocket if I am not using it. CONS: No built-in mic but not usually needed unless you are using it for professional video but there are workarounds for that. The sound is actually pretty decent for what I use it for. I attached a video. The viewfinder is small as noted but not as bad as people make it sound. The negative comments about the battery life or not having a memory card are nonsense or may have been used equipment or defective. I have had no problem with battery BUT I would STRONGLY recommend getting the separate battery pack and extra battery as I would for any mirrorless camera - that is how all of them are. ALL mirrorless cameras have a shorter battery life than an old SLR because mirrorless cameras are always in use when turned on. If you turn off when you are not using, it lasts quite a while, but unlike an SLR you can't just turn it on and let it sit there without using the battery. People who complained about this don't know how mirrorless cameras work. No camera comes with a memory card and not many come with a separate battery back. You could charge in-phone but that's annoying. I have no problem with the wi-fi either. Some people should stick with point and click if they don't want to bother learning how to use a slightly more capable camera. You would spend at least $1000 to get a better camera as of 2020. I paid $450 for the 2-lens kit somehow during a sale but even for the recent $600 price, it's a good deal. I got mine last year around Thanksgiving, but I did not see that re-offered at that price. Pictures attached are what I took, including some touching up. Video is out of the can, nothing else. For me the sound is good. I think this is the best camera in this price range and I would not spend more because I am clumsy and drop it a lot and would be really upset with a more expensive camera. However, Panasonic honored it's 3-year warranty (if you register it) so that was good. I did not buy the extended warranty but in the future, I think I would. The current price is $795; I paid $450. I still think it's a good camera, but I would wait for a sale. I believe the price increase is due to the supply chain issues. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 7, 2020 by michael michael
    • 4K IBIS! No 29 min limit! Hooray!
Style: w/ 12-32mm (Silver)
Review Image by Mittentastic Mittentastic
Let's start by talking about 4K. The GX85 shoots 4K at 100 Mb/s, the as GH4. The GX85 will shoot 4K as long as your battery and storage allow. For me, my 64GB filled up after 1 hr 29 min, but hey, the camera filled that card up, no questions asked (battery held up, almost). If you want to shoot video in 1080P or lower, shoot in AVCHD and you will have unlimited recording time. You can officially retire that camcorder for good. In my opinion, this camera is better than the GH4 for video. Even though the GH4 has more bitrates for 720P/1080P and some flat profiles, the fact is that the GX85 and GH4 have identical best image quality, but your handheld footage on the GX85 will look much better than on the GH4 because of its excellent IBIS. After repeated claims that IBIS is impossible in 4K because of overheating, two years later, Panasonic somehow combine IBIS and 4K in a tiny body that can continuously shoot an hour and a half without any signs of overheating. Heh. Good one, Panasonic. If you want to bypass internal codecs, you're in luck because this camera also has clean HDMI out for external recorders. In short, while the GH4 still has some "pro" features some "pros" might want, in practice, the GX85 is every bit the video shooter that the GH4 is, at basically half the price and with IBIS! Chew on that! Anyway, many of the other reviews cover what I would have covered anyway, which is that this is a beautiful camera that is a superb stills shooter, but I just wanted to address the video issue, too, since a lot of these points were not made in the press releases (probably to protect the GH4's reputation as a high end video shooter). Despite all this talk of video, I'm mainly a still shooter. Ever since receiving my GX85, I find that I simply cannot put it down. This is a gorgeous little camera. I initially started using MFT because of its balance of size and quality, but over time, I had been trending toward bigger cameras because they had the best features. However, a weird thing happened. I took my camera out less and less. When I got the GH4 to be the camera to end it all, I pretty much stopped taking my camera to social events completely because the GH4 just felt too formal. But ever since I received my GX85, I want this camera around me all the time! I love shooting pictures again. The image quality on this camera is easily the best I've ever seen in any Panasonic camera I've tried yet. There is no shutter shock. Thanks to the lack of an AA filter, improve shutter, and IBIS, I find that pictures are sharp to the last pixel! There is no softness whatsoever. Are there downsides? Yeah, small ones, but it seems like almost every downside has an upside. For instance, I prefer charging in an external charger so I can be charging a battery while using another one, but in-camera USB charging has a huge upside for keeping my camera bag light! I must say, though, the port cover for the HDMI/USB is kind of annoying to open, but hey, I'll get used to it. The tilt screen is a bit stiff and doesn't have huge freedom of movement, but on the other hand, it's super low profile and functional enough. Blah blah, I could go on and on, but a lot of people consider the GF1 to be the best MFT camera that Panasonic has ever made. To me, this camera, the GX85, is their best camera since the GF1. It's a camera that combines usability, stylish looks, superb stills performance, and 4K prowess. And it even comes with a pretty good kit zoom lens. It is excellent bang for the buck. As an aside, I feel bad for GX8 buyers. I wonder how many of them feel a bit bitter about the improved shutter and IBIS on the GX85, which is considerably cheaper than the GX8 ever was. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 1, 2016 by Mittentastic Mittentastic
    • Price to quality Perfection. Battle tested on several trips with an "A+" grade!
Style: w/ 12-32mm (Black)
Exactly what I wanted, what I needed and what I saw in so many reviews. I love this camera! Is 16MP enough...if you're going to spend less then $10K for a complete photography setup then the answer is yes! If you're spending that kind of money on your gear then the kind of work you're doing probably would benefit from more MPs, probably 50MP and above! Don't forget the body is just the start. You need vibration reduction on the body or on the lenses (unless the camera is a permanent fixture in a studio on a tripod) and lenses with the quality to match those extra MPs. The G85 with the water resistant body that is identical to this camera is also great with the added physical robustness of the body. I use this camera for both professional and personal projects and I love it. Even equipped with my "magician's bag of tricks" of adapters, tripod, etc I can still carry it all for a full day without complaining a bit. Not so with a DSLR. A camera is a personal thing to a semi-professional or professional. How you like the placement of buttons, knobs, accessibility of features etc. is all part of why pros spend all that money. For a user who wants to spend < $2k and be able to take photographs in most conditions at professional quality levels these higher end micro 4/3rd camera are simply a Godsend. This one definitely lives up to its hype. Also in case you're wondering if you're better off with a $1k cellphone to take pictures. If you're shooting objects close to you (say within 20ft) and your lighting is going to be good, you just want to point and shoot and you're going to shoot the occasional picture then maybe you can stick with your phone. However with this camera and the right lenses, adapters, etc. you can shoot pretty much anything in any condition with vast flexibility and still be mobile. A spare battery cost $10 and you can be ready to shoot video or stills after a dead battery within 30 seconds if you have a spare charged battery on hand. No speed charging on a cell phone will allow that (not to mention your $1k cellphone battery will get chewed up charging and discharging for many cycles). High quality optical zoom lenses that mate with mm precision to a sensor with as little bit of glass (lenses) between them are vital to getting the highest quality shots. This is why modern high end zoom lenses (which require multiple pieces of glass) are so expensive because every piece of glass you put in between the sensor and the subject has to be of higher and higher quality to make up for the loss of image quality/brightness of the light passing through the glass itself. So those add on lenses for cell phones give you less and make you pay more. If you are buying a cellphone for the camera...I'd advise you check out this camera and buy a cheaper cell phone. With the power and quality of all cameras on reputable cellphones these days saying you're buying a phone for the "amazing camera" doesn't make sense if you're looking into photography as a serious hobby unless your budget forces you to chose between a phone and a camera and the phone is a necessity for most people. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 21, 2018 by Arvind Ramnarine
    • Nice but not perfect
Style: w/ 12-32mm and 45-150mm
I purchased the GX85 for travel, as I didn't want to carry my larger full frame dslr with lenses. The GX85 seemed like a good compromise between IQ and portability. Having owned several Lumix cameras I was comfortable with the functions and layout . Also, I was confident that the GX85 was most likely a well built camera like most Lumix cameras. Things I didn't like about the GX85: - Power button is tiny, stiff and somewhat difficult to use especially if you are in a hurry to turn the camera on. - There was almost no space to rest my thimb on the back of the camera. This makes it difficult to grip without inadvertently pressing some tiny button. I ended up purchasing the optional extended grip. While this improves the grip, it makes it difficult to remove the battery and SD card. Again, another compromise. - It came with no battery charger!! Seriously, why would Panasonic do this?? I ended up spending more money on the "travel" kit that includes the charger and an extra battery. - No way to turn off both the rear LCD and eye level LCD viewfinder. For the sake of saving battery power, I mounted an external optical viewfinder on my GX85 that matches almost perfectly well with a 14mm prime lens I keep mounted most of the time on it. Battery seems to drain just as quickly whether I'm using the rear LCD or the smaller eye level LCD. - Battery life is not as good as with other cameras I own. Of course, this could have been helped a bit if Panasonic would have added the simple funcyion in the menu like it has in some of its older cameras "external optical viewfinder ". - Would have been nice if there was an option to have all the function buttons glow so you could see them better; they are tiny. I knew before purchasing it that the GX85 was not a pocket camera. However, because of the added grip it is now very close in size to a Nikon D3500 or Canon T6; only boxier. In terms of IQ, it does produce images much nicer than my previous Lumix (G3), not not quite as good as the images from my crop sensor Canon T6 or Nikon D3500. AF performs well, especially when you select anything by touching the rear LCD. I can't speak for video because I don't shoot video. If you want a camera that takes better, quicker pictures than your expensive iphone, then the GX85 fits the bill. It makes for a decent travel camera; your limits will mostly depend on how much you want to spend on higher quality lenses. Overall I like my GX85. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2019 by MickeyFan

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