Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Black
The 5-stop in-body image stabilization and weather-sealed body enable steady 4K video and stills in dusty or wet conditions. A bundled 12-60mm OIS lens, spare battery, and 64GB SD card offer a complete travel kit at a budget-friendly price. This camera is best for outdoor enthusiasts and hybrid shooters needing a rugged, stabilized mirrorless setup for handheld 4K recording on the go.
Type mirrorless
Sensor ?MP micro-four-thirds
Video 4K
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 3688 g
33 Overall Score
Price €0
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong stabilization (83th percentile) 83th
Cons
- Below average social proof (16th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
- Below average sensor (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (27th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has cooled since launch
Based on 4 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 3.7 kg / 8.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB-C |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Sony a1 a1 II | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | ?MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 50.1MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 759 | 425 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 40 | 30 | 20 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 3688 | 609 | 658 | 579 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | 31.1 | 34 | 86.4 | 26.9 | 57.1 | 24.5 | 44.7 | 23.5 | 50.4 | 15.5 | 82.9 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.9 | 94.4 | 92.6 | 88.8 | 56.6 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.9 | 92 | 99.5 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 95 | 98.5 | 96.3 | 90.1 | 98.7 | 66.3 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.9 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.3 | 95 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95 | 98.1 | 96.6 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 93 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 89 | 87.6 | 99.5 | 96 | 98.7 | 62.7 | 97.1 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 92 | 82.9 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.4 | 88.5 | 99.7 | 83.6 | 38.2 | 93.9 | 81.2 | 92.9 | 76 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
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