Rainy Drive
Perfect weather to leave home on Sunday to go to the airport for work.
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.
Explore how well this camera performs with high-quality, real-world samples, so you can decide for yourself with my carefully crafted shots!
Perfect weather to leave home on Sunday to go to the airport for work.
iPad update at Starbucks, perfect timing.
Good service at Starbucks always.
Time for a delicious curry in my favourite Thai restaurant.
If you visit Japan in Autumn, make sure to eat some Sanma (サンマ – Pacific Saury).
Breakfast at Viron in Shibuya: expensive but you can bring the leftover bread back home. Note the light effect from the GX-85.
Roaming the back streets of Akihabara: much has changed over 10 years.
Darth Vader and the boys at Yodobashi Akiba.
On my way to Yodobashi Camera…
Meeting a friend and his X-Pro2 for coffee in Shibuya. Again, with my little Lumix :)