Panasonic has just made its rangefinder style more affordable, with the Lumix DMC-GX85 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera. This compact camera packs a 16MP Live MOS sensor that omits the optical low-pass filter for high-resolution image capture and sharp UHD 4K video recording. This system provides 4K Photo capabilities, so users can quickly and easily pull stills from the 8MP video feed. Also, Dual I.S. technology is packed into the compact body, which uses a magnetic 5-axis in-body stabilizer with compatible lenses for maximum stability.
A major highlight of this camera is its retro body design. The rangefinder aesthetic makes the camera system very small compared to other systems and it comes equipped with a 2.76m-dot 0.7x electronic viewfinder in the upper right corner for natural eye-level composition. The GX85 also features a rear 3.0" 1.04m-dot tilting touchscreen LCD for intuitive control over focus points and other settings. Besides this, there are a variety of buttons and dials for tactile control during shooting.
In terms of features, the GX85 is fully loaded. It can capture high-resolution 16MP raw images at up to 10 fps and at sensitivities up to ISO 25600. Benefitting imaging is a Depth-From-Defocus autofocus system that can quickly calculate subject distance to find focus more accurately and quickly. Dual Image Stabilization will then make sure images are sharp by compensating for camera shake.
Video has always been a major feature of Panasonic’s mirrorless cameras, and the GX85 is no exception, with UHD 4K video at up to 30 fps. 4K video is recorded at a rate of 100 Mbps in the MP4 format for excellent detail. Full HD at up to 60 fps is also available and a built-in stereo mic will capture clean sound. 4K video proves for multiple 4K Photo modes where there are multiple options to choose from for your situation.
This camera will be available in black and silver in a kit with the Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. Lens.
| Lumix DMC-GX85 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera | |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Image Sensor | Live MOS (17.3 x 13.0mm) |
| Effective Pixels | 16.00 MP |
| Total Pixels | 16.84 MP |
| Maximum Resolution | 4592 x 3448 |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 |
| Still Image File Format | RAW, JPEG, MPO |
| Storage Media | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Card Slot | 1 x SD |
| Viewfinder Type | 2,764k-dot LCD Live View Finder |
| Frame Coverage | 100% |
| Magnification | 0.7x (35mm equivalent) |
| Eyepoint | 17.5mm from eyepiece lens |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4.0 to +3.0 |
| Shutter Type | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Still Images: 1/4000-60 seconds, 2 minutes (Bulb) Motion Picture: 1/16000-1/25 second Electronic Shutter: 1/16000-1 second |
| Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 second |
| Top Continuous Shooting Rate | 10 fps at full resolution |
| Self-Timer | 10, 2 sec. |
| Exposure Metering System | 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
| Metering Method | Multi, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Metering Range | 0 to 18 EV |
| Exposure Modes | Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Exposure Bracketing | 3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3, 2/3, or 1 EV step, Max ±3 EV, single/burst |
| ISO Sensitivity | Auto, ISO 200-25600 (Extended: ISO 100-25600) |
| Autofocus System | Contrast AF |
| Number of Focus Points | 49 |
| Focus Modes | AFS (Single), AFF (Flexible), AFC (Continuos), Manual |
| Autofocus Sensitivity | -4 to 18 EV |
| Built-In Flash | Yes |
| Flash Control | TTL |
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Compensation | ±3 EV in 1/3 EV steps |
| Flash Synchronization | 1st Curtain, 2nd Curtain |
| External Flash Interface | Hot shoe |
| White Balance Modes | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, 2, 3, 4, Color Temperature Setting |
| White Balance Bracketing | 3 exposures |
| Movie Recording | 3840 x 2160: 30p, 24p (100 Mbps) 1920 x 1080: 60p (28 Mbps), 30p (24, 20 Mbps), 60i (17 Mbps), 24p (24 Mbps) 1280 x 720: 30p (10 Mbps) 640 x 480: 30p (4 Mbps) |
| File Format | AVCHD, MP4 |
| Audio Recording | Yes, built-in stereo mic |
| Audio File Format | AVCHD: Dolby Digital 2 ch. MP4: AAC 2 ch. |
| External Microphone Input | N/A |
| Headphone Jack | N/A |
| Maximum Recording Time | 29 min., 59 sec. |
| Monitor | 3.0" 1,040k-dot tilting touchscreen LCD |
| Interface | USB 2.0 Multi Micro HDMI (Type D) |
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| GPS | N/A |
| Power Source | 1 x Li-ion battery pack (7.2 V, 1025 mAh, 7.4 Wh) |
| Battery Life | Rear Monitor: 290 images LVF: 270 images |
| Operating Environment | Temperature: 32-104°F / 0-40°C Humidity: 10-80% relative |
| Dimensions | 4.8 x 2.8 x 1.7" / 122 x 71 x 44mm |
| Weight | 0.9 lb / 426 g with SD card and battery |
6 Comments
Does this camera allow for a extender to attach a filter?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 is a mirrorless camera that uses interchangeable lenses with the micro four thirds mount. Majority of the lenses compatible with this camera would have a standard filter thread, so wouldn’t need any sort of extra accessory in order to use a filter. That being said, the 12-32mm lens that comes in a kit with the camera has a 37mm filter thread, so can use standard 37mm filters.
Where is the 2.5mm jack for the external microphone on this camera? I can't find it, but it's mentioned in the specs.
Hi Scott,
Our apologies for the confusion. This was an error and has been corrected. There is no mic jack on this camera.
can you use nikon lenses with some kind of adapter. thanks
Hi Paul,
Yes you can, though you will lose electronic functions such as aperture control, autofocus, auto exposure, and Exif data. A simple adapter that will mount the lens easily is this option from Vello. Other options called Speed Boosters and Lens Turbo can also provide increased image quality with more shallow depth of field and larger apertures.