The Panasonic Lumix GX85 (also known as the GX80 in some regions) is a compact, feature-packed mirrorless camera that has become a popular choice for travel, street, and everyday photography. With a well-rounded combination of image quality, 4K video capability, and in-body image stabilization (IBIS), the GX85 offers excellent value for photographers and videographers seeking a versatile, portable camera.
The GX85 features a 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor that, while slightly smaller than APS-C sensors, delivers impressive image quality with vibrant colors, good contrast, and rich detail. Notably, Panasonic has removed the optical low-pass filter from this sensor, which enhances sharpness and detail in images. The camera’s ISO range of 200–25,600 allows it to handle a range of lighting conditions, making it suitable for both bright outdoor shots and lower-light indoor scenes.
One of the GX85’s standout features is its 5-axis in-body image stabilization (IBIS), which significantly reduces camera shake for sharp images, even at slower shutter speeds. This stabilization system also pairs with lens-based stabilization (Dual I.S.) for even more stable shooting when using compatible Panasonic lenses. This feature is a huge advantage for handheld shooting, especially for travel and street photography where tripods aren’t always practical.
The GX85 is an excellent choice for videographers as well, offering 4K UHD video recording at up to 30fps with reliable autofocus and pleasing color accuracy. Panasonic’s 4K Photo mode is an innovative feature that allows photographers to capture 8-megapixel stills from video footage, making it easier to capture fast-moving moments. While the camera doesn’t have a microphone input for external audio, its compact design and video quality make it popular among vloggers and casual videographers who want portability.
The camera’s compact body is lightweight yet solidly built, featuring a 2.76-million-dot electronic viewfinder (EVF) that provides a clear, accurate preview of your shots. The 3-inch tilting touchscreen LCD is also a highlight, offering easy navigation, touch-to-focus, and flexible composition for various shooting angles. With built-in Wi-Fi, users can quickly transfer images to a smartphone or control the camera remotely, adding convenience for sharing and remote shooting.
With a wide selection of Micro Four Thirds lenses available, the GX85 is highly versatile and adapts well to different photography genres. Though it lacks weather sealing, it’s exceptionally compact, making it a great travel companion that’s easy to carry anywhere.
Overall, the Panasonic Lumix GX85 offers a strong blend of image quality, portability, and advanced features, making it an ideal choice for photographers and videographers who need a capable camera in a compact, user-friendly package.
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Higashiyama Onsen (東山温泉) is an onsen resort in a valley just east of the downtown area of Aizu Wakamatsu. One particularly notable ryokan of the valley is the Mukaitaki Ryokan: a traditional, wooden construction, with its name written in gold on the side – you can’t miss it. Was lucky with the weather: it snowed…
Funny side on a bench in Ouchijuku: pretty people only!
Eating soba at Ouchijuku: leek soba is their specialty – quite good.
Ouchijuku lying along Aizu West Road is a small village nestled among lofty mountains that once flourished as post town in the Edo period. The main road through this village was called Aizu West Road or Shimotsuke Road which played an important role in connecting Aizu Wakamatsu, a castle town in Fukushima Prefecture, and Imaichi…
To accompany my daughter in her RC adventures, Santa got me a Tamiya Mercedes-Benz Unimog 425 on a CC01 chassis! This thing can go anywhere :)
Christmas gift for my daughter last year (she asked for it!): a Tamiya XB Neo Scorcher, TT-02B chassis. We’ve had a lot of fun with it… but I needed something to accompany her…
The Kitaguchi Hongu Fuji Sengen Jinja (北口本宮冨士浅間神社) used to be the starting point for climbing Mount Fuji from the north. The trailhead is still located directly behind the right side of the shrine’s main hall , but today most climbers start their ascent from the Fuji Subaru Line 5th Station halfway up the mountain, effectively…
Now that Spotify is finally available in Japan, I decided it was time to upgrade my computer speakers. After quite some research online, listening tests in Yodobashi camera and an expensive disappointment with a set of Audio Engine HD3 that I imported from US, I believe I found the perfect setup: small enough to fit…
With elaborate lighting, a jelly fish simply look amazing. Shot at Sumidagawa Aquarium, next to Tokyo Skytree – great place for kids. All these shots (and more) are available on Getty Images.
A bit of fun with a new Audi R8 V10 Plus from Tokyo to Mt. Fuji. Awesome car, a delight to drive :)
End of autumn in Tokyo.
While cycling through the city, I discovered a tiny little park with a nice view over Shinjuku.
