Key Features
An all-around Micro Four Thirds camera designed for photographers and videographers, the black Lumix DMC-GX85 from Panasonic features a compact build and intuitive layout, along with a feature-set To suit a multimedia lifestyle. Utilizing a 16MP Live MOS sensor, which lacks an optical low-pass filter for increased sharpness, the GX85 is capable of shooting continuously at up To 10 fps with single-shot autofocus, or 6 fps with continuous autofocus, as well as up To 40 fps when using an electronic shutter function. UHD 4K video recording is also supported in 30 and 24 fps frame rates, as well as Full HD 1080p, and the 4K recording abilities also permit shooting 8MP stills at a 30 fps rate. A sensitivity range up To ISO 25600 permits working in difficult and low-light settings while 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization also helps To minimize the appearance of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. Spanning a broad range of features for both still and moving images, the GX85 is a versatile mirrorless camera further characterized by its sleek form factor and connected functionality.
Complementing the imaging attributes, the camera also incorporates both a 2.76m-dot electronic viewfinder as well as a 3.0" 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD, which has a tilting design To better enable working from high and low angles. Built-in Wi-Fi is also integrated into the design, which facilitates wireless image transferring and remote camera control from linked smartphones or tablets.
Using a 16MP Live MOS sensor, the GX85 is capable of capturing clear, high-resolution stills as well as UHD 4K video. The sensor design omits an optical low-pass filter in order To achieve a high degree of sharpness and resolution, and its design also affords a sensitivity range from ISO 200-25600 To suit working in a variety of lighting conditions. Additionally, fast shooting performance is also afforded, with the ability To shoot at up To 40 fps with an electronic shutter function, 30 fps at 8MP using the 4K Photo Modes, 10 fps with AF-S and an electronic shutter, or 8 fps using a mechanical shutter with AF-S.
In addition To the versatile still shooting modes, the GX85 also supports recording UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) video with either 30p or 24p frames rates at 100 Mbps in the MP4 format. Full HD 1080p/60 is also supported, in both MP4 and AVCHD formats, as well as HD and SD resolutions. A built-in stereo microphone can be used during recordings, and features an integrated wind-cut filter for cleaner audio quality when shooting outdoors.
Utilizing the 4K video recording capabilities, a trio of still shooting modes are available for recording continuous 8MP stills at a 30 fps shooting rate:
Helping To achieve the utmost sharpness when photographing handheld, Dual I.S. combines the GX85 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilization technology with lens-based image stabilization To compensate for a broader range of movement types To render sharper, clearer imagery. Dual I.S. requires the use of compatible Lumix lenses featuring O.I.S.
For accelerated autofocus performance, DFD (Depth-From-Defocus) technology is employed To quickly calculate the distance To subjects and adjust the focusing position in order To suit working with continuous shooting rates up To 6 fps with continuous AF. This contrast-detection type focus method benefits both still and video recording modes, as well as subject tracking applications where subject color, size, and motion vectors are used To intelligently lock-onto the moving subjects and ensure precise focus. Additionally, supporting working in low-light conditions, a Starlight AF feature enables accurate AF performance down To -4 EV.
Benefitting manual focus operation, focus peaking is available that highlights bright edges of contrast with a colored outline for quickly recognizing your focus point, as well as Touch MF Assist for touch-to-focus operation.
A versatile standard zoom, the Lumix G Vario 12-32mm f3.5-5.6 ASPH. is a 24-64mm equivalent wide-to-short tele featuring a sleek design To pair well with the compact camera body. Three aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion element are incorporated within the lens design To reduce both spherical and chromatic aberrations in order To increase image clarity and sharpness. Complementing the optical design is an internal focusing system and stepping motor that pairs with the camera contrast-detection AF for quick, accurate focusing performance.
Other Camera Features
Imaging
Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
Camera Format | Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor) |
Pixels | Actual: 16.84 Megapixel Effective: 16 Megapixel |
Maximum Resolution | 4592 x 3448 |
Aspect Ratio | 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9 |
Sensor Type | MOS |
Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13 mm |
Image File Format | JPEG, Raw |
Image Stabilization | Sensor-Shift, 5-Axis |
Exposure Control
ISO Sensitivity | Auto, 200 To 25600 (Extended: 100 To 25600) |
Shutter Speed | 1/4000 To 2 Minutes 0 To 120 Seconds in Bulb Mode |
Metering Method | Center-Weighted Average, Multiple, Spot |
Exposure Modes | Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority |
Exposure Compensation | -5 To +5 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Metering Range | 0 To 18 EV |
White Balance | Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4 |
Continuous Shooting | Up To 40 fps at 16 MP Up To 30 fps at 8 MP Up To 10 fps at 16 MP Up To 8 fps at 16 MP Up To 6 fps at 16 MP Up To 2 fps at 16 MP |
Video
Recording Modes | UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) Full HD (1920 x 1080) HD (1280 x 720) SD (640 x 480) |
Recording Limit | Up To 29 Minutes, 59 Seconds for Full HD (1920 x 1080) |
ISO Sensitivity | 200 To 6400 |
Audio Recording | Built-In Microphone (Stereo) |
Audio File Format | AAC |
Focus
Focus Type | Auto and Manual Focus |
Focus Mode | Continuous-Servo AF (C), Flexible (AFF), Manual Focus (M), Single-Servo AF (S) |
Autofocus Points | Contrast Detection: 49 |
Viewfinder and Monitor
Viewfinder Type | Electronic (LCD) |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2,764,800 Dot |
Viewfinder Eye Point | 17.5 mm |
Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
Viewfinder Magnification | Approx. 0.7x |
Diopter Adjustment | -4 To +3 |
Monitor Size | 3" |
Monitor Resolution | 1,040,000 Dot |
Monitor Type | Tilting Touchscreen LCD |
Flash
Built-In Flash | Yes |
Flash Modes | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
Guide Number | 13.8' / 4.2 m at ISO 100 |
Maximum Sync Speed | 1/160 Second |
Flash Compensation | -3 To +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps) |
Dedicated Flash System | TTL |
External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
Interface
Memory Card Slot | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Connectivity | HDMI D (Micro), USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) |
Wireless | Wi-Fi |
GPS | No |
Physical
Battery | 1 x Rechargeable Lithium-Ion, 7.2 VDC, 1025 mAh |
Dimensions (W x H x D) | 4.8 x 2.78 x 1.7" / 122 x 70.6 x 43.9 mm |
Weight | 0.84 lb / 383 g |
Focal Length | 12 To 32mm (35mm Equivalent Focal Length: 24 To 64mm) |
Maximum Aperture | f3.5 To 5.6 |
Minimum Aperture | f22 |
Minimum Focus Distance | Not Specified by Manufacturer |
Focus Type | Autofocus |
Image Stabilization | Yes |
Filter Size | 37 mm (Front) |
Weight | 2.47 oz / 70 g |