AT A GLANCE
- 16MP Live MOS Sensor
- Micro Four Thirds System
- 2.36m-Dot Electronic Viewfinder
- 3.0" 1.04m-Dot Swivel LCD Touchscreen
- UHD 4K Video Recording at 30/24 fps
- Built-In Wi-Fi Connectivity
- DFD AF System, 4K PHOTO Modes
- 5-Axis Image Stabilization, Dual I.S.
- ISO 25600 and 10 fps Shooting with AF-S0
- Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 Lens
- Filter Thread 58mm
DESCRIPTION
Designed for video and stills shooters alike, the Lumix DMC-G85 from Panasonic is a versatile Micro Four Thirds camera characterised by its quick performance, flexible photo capabilities, and UHD 4K video recording. Using a 16MP MOS sensor, this mirrorless camera has a sensitivity range from ISO 200-25600 to suit working in a variety of lighting conditions, and also affords quick shooting speeds 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 and 30 fps at 8MP with 4K PHOTO Modes. Benefiting working in difficult lighting conditions, 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation can be used to dramatically reduce the appearance of camera shake, and this IS system pairs with select lens' image stabilisation systems for Dual I.S.
Complementing the imaging attributes, the camera also incorporates both a 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder as well as a 3.0" 1.04m-dot touchscreen LCD, which has a free-angle 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. Additionally, the body construction is weather-sealed to guard against dust and moisture for working in inclement weather conditions.
16MP Live MOS Sensor
Using a 16MP Live MOS sensor, the G85 is capable of capturing clear, high-resolution stills as well as UHD 4K video. The sensor's 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 9 fps using a mechanical shutter with AF-S.
UHD 4K Video Recording
In addition to the versatile still shooting modes, the G85 also supports recording UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) video with either 30p or 24p frames rates at 100 Mbps. Full HD 1080p/60 is also supported at 28 Mbps in the MP4 format, along with HD recording and Full HD in AVCHD. A built-in stereo microphone can be used during recordings, and features an integrated wind-cut filter for cleaner audio quality when shooting outdoors, or an optional external mic can be used via the 3.5mm jack.
4K PHOTO Modes
Utilising the 4K video recording capabilities, a trio of still shooting modes are available for recording continuous 8MP stills at a 30 fps shooting rate:
- 4K Burst: Just as with video recording, this mode will allow you to continuously record 8MP images at 30 fps for up to 29 min. 59 sec, making it ideal for instances where you need a fast frame rate in order to capture the best moment.
- 4K Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you're unsure of the critical moment to press the shutter button and will record 8MP images at 30 fps one second prior to and one second after pressing the shutter button in order to give you 60 frames to choose from.
- 4K Burst (S/S): This mode most closely follows the 4K video recording process, and allows you to playback your video, pause at the chosen moment, and use the shutter button to mark a chosen frame from the video and save it as a single 8MP frame.
Dual Image Stabilisation
Helping to achieve the utmost sharpness when photographing handheld, Dual I.S. combines the G85's 5-axis sensor-shift image stabilisation technology with lens-based image stabilisation 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.
Depth-From-Defocus AF Technology
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.
Body Design and Built-In Wi-Fi
- An integrated 2.36m-dot electronic viewfinder offers a bright, clear eye-level means for composing images, and features a 0.74x effective magnification.
- A larger means for image composition and playback, the 3.0" 1.04m-dot rear LCD monitor has a free-angle design to support viewing from a variety of angles. It is also a touchscreen, which permits intuitive menu navigation and settings control.
- The camera body features a durable weather-sealed construction that renders it both dust- and splash-proof for use in trying environmental conditions.
- Ten programmable function buttons can be used to control a wide variety of settings and tools.
- The included rechargeable lithium-ion battery is rated to provide approximately 330 shots per charge when working with the rear LCD, 320 shots with the EVF, or 800 shots with the Power Saver LVF mode.
- A built-in pop-up flash is available to provide additional illumination when working in low-light conditions.
- Built-in Wi-Fi connectivity allows for wireless image sharing and remote camera control from linked smartphones and tablets.
- Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens
Included with the camera body is this versatile 24-120mm equivalent wide-to-tele zoom, which is well-suited to a variety of shooting applications. This POWER O.I.S. system pairs with the camera's sensor-shift IS system, using Dual I.S., for effective control of camera shake for sharper handheld shooting. The lens also utilizes a trio of aspherical elements and one extra-low dispersion element to minimize spherical and chromatic aberrations for increased clarity and sharpness.Other Camera Features
- A variety of bracketing modes can be used for shutter speed, aperture, and white balance settings. Focus bracketing is also possible, for up to 999 images with focus steps set in 5 levels, for focus stacking applications.
- Creative Control modes allow you to apply a unique look to imagery in-camera, and include Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Colour, and Sunshine.
- Photo Styles can be used to impart a distinct quality into either stills or videos, and include Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, L. Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait, Custom, Cinelike D, Cinelike V.
- A Silent Mode can be used to mute camera noises for more discreet shooting in sound-sensitive environments.
SPECIFICATIONS
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds
Camera Format Micro Four Thirds (2x Crop Factor)
Resolution Actual 16.84 Megapixel Effective: 16 Megapixel
Max Resolution 4592 x 3448
Aspect Ratio 1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Sensor Type / Size MOS, 17.3 x 13.0 mm
File Formats Still Images: JPEG, MPO, RAW
Movies AVCHD Ver. 2.0, MP4
Audio AAC, Dolby Digital 2ch
Memory Card Type SD, SDHC, SDXC
Image Stabilization Sensor-Shift, 5-Way
Video Recording Yes, NTSC
Video Format
- 4K MP4
- 3840 x 2160p / 30 fps (100 Mbps) / 24 fps (100 Mbps)
- High Definition MP4
- 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps) / 30 fps (20 Mbps)
- High Definition MP4
- 1280 x 720p / 30 fps (10 Mbps)
- High Definition AVCHD
- 1920 x 1080p / 60 fps (28 Mbps) / 30 fps (24 Mbps) / 24 fps (24 Mbps)
- High Definition AVCHD
- 1920 x 1080i / 60 fps (17 Mbps)
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Aspect Ratio 16:9
Video Clip Length Limited by Memory Card Capacity
Audio Recording Built-in Mic: With Video, Stereo Optional External Mic: With Video
Focus Type Auto & Manual
Focus Mode Continuous-servo AF (C), Flexible (AFF), Manual Focus (M), Single-servo AF (S)
Autofocus Points Contrast Detection: 49
Viewfinder Type Electronic
Viewfinder Pixel Count 2,360,000
Viewfinder Eye Point 20.00 mm
Viewfinder Coverage 100%
Viewfinder Magnification Approx. 0.74x
Diopter Adjustment - 4 to +4 m
Display Screen 3" Rear Touchscreen Swivel LCD (1,040,000)
Screen Coverage 100%
ISO Sensitivity Auto, 200-25600 (Extended Mode: 100-25600)
Shutter Type: Mechanical Speed: 60 - 1/4000 second Type: Mechanical Speed: 2 - 0 minute in Bulb Mode Type: Electronic Speed: 1 - 1/16000 second Type: Electronic & Mechanical Speed: 60 - 1/2000 second
Remote Control DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
Metering Method Center-weighted average metering, Multiple, Spot metering
Exposure Modes Modes: Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Metering Range EV 0.0 - EV 18.0
Compensation -5 EV to +5 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
White Balance Modes Auto, Cloudy, Colour Temperature, Daylight, Flash, Incandescent, Shade, White Set 1, White Set 2, White Set 3, White Set 4
Continuous Shooting Up to 9 fps at 16 MP, Up to 6 fps at 16 MP, Up to 40 fps at 16 MP, Up to 10 fps at 16 MP, Up to 30 fps at 8 MP, Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
Flash Modes Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Off, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
Built-in Flash Yes
Guide No. 29.53' (9 m) ISO200
Max Sync Speed 1 / 160 seconds
Flash Compensation -3 EV to +3 EV (in 1/3 EV steps)
Dedicated Flash System TTL
External Flash Connection Hot Shoe, Wireless
Self Timer 10 seconds, 2 seconds
Interval Recording Yes
Connectivity 1/8" Microphone, 2.5mm Sub-mini (2-Ring), HDMI D (Micro), Micro-USB, USB 2.0
Wi-Fi Capable Yes
Battery 1x Rechargeable Lithium-ion Battery Pack, 7.2 VDC, 1200 mAh
Operating/Storage Temperature 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) Humidity: 10 - 80%
Dimensions (WxHxD) 5.1 x 3.5 x 2.9" / 128.4 x 89.0 x 74.3 mm excluding protrusions
Weight 1.11 lb / 505 g with battery and memory card
LENS SPECIFICATIONS
Lumix G Vario 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. POWER O.I.S. Lens
Focal Length 12 - 60mm
Comparable 35mm Equivalent Micro 3/4 Format Focal Length 24 - 120 mm
Aperture Maximum: f/3.5 - 5.6 Minimum: f/22
Camera Mount Type Micro Four Thirds
Format Compatibility Micro Four Thirds
Angle of View 84.05? - 20.44?
Minimum Focus Distance 7.87" (20 cm)
Magnification 0.27x
Elements/Groups 11/9
Diaphragm Blades 7, Rounded
Image Stabilization Yes
Autofocus Yes
Filter Thread Front: 58 mm
Dimensions (DxL) Approx. 2.60 x 2.80" (66 x 71 mm)
Weight 7.41 oz (210 g)