Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Black
D stabilizationual I.S. and a weather-sealed magnesium body set this camera apart, delivering sharp 16.8MP stills and stable 4K video in a 503g package. The included 12-60mm lens and fully articulating 3-inch touchscreen make it a versatile, all-in-one solution for run-and-gun shooting. This is best for vloggers and hybrid shooters who need a durable, lightweight setup for handheld 4K capture in unpredictable conditions.
Type mirrorless
Sensor 16MP micro-four-thirds
Burst 9 fps
Video 4K
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 503 g
46 Overall Score
Price MX$0
No listings available
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong build (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong display (81th percentile) 81th
- Strong connectivity (65th percentile) 65th
Cons
- Below average sensor (11th percentile)
- Below average af (31th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (31th percentile)
- Below average evf (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Owner sentiment has held steady over time
Based on 100 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | Live MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
| Processor | Venus Engine |
Autofocus
| AF Type | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 9 |
| Max Shutter | 1/4 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| Codec | H.264 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.5 kg / 1.1 lbs |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | No |
| USB | USB-2.0 |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony a1 a1 II | Nikon Z Z9 | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 16MP micro-four-thirds | 32.5MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 50.1MP full-frame | 45.7MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 1053 | 425 | 759 | 493 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 9 | 40 | 20 | 30 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K | 6K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 503 | 609 | 579 | 658 | 1160 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | 30.8 | 33.8 | 93 | 57.3 | 57 | 10.7 | 44.6 | 81 | 65.1 | 96.7 | 31.1 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III R6 Mark III Compare | 98.1 | 85.8 | 94.5 | 92.5 | 98 | 56.6 | 96.2 | 98.9 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 99.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.1 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 99.9 | 98.2 | 96.6 | 81 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 92.9 |
| Sony a1 a1 II Compare | 94.9 | 98.5 | 96.4 | 89.9 | 98.5 | 66.5 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 92.7 | 96.7 | 99.5 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 88.8 | 87.4 | 99.6 | 96 | 98.5 | 62.8 | 97.1 | 81 | 92.7 | 91.8 | 82.8 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.1 | 88.2 | 88.6 | 99.8 | 82.2 | 38.1 | 93.8 | 81 | 92.7 | 75.2 | 99.5 |
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
