Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 2020
It delivers 5-axis in-body stabilization worth up to 5 f-stops correction and 4K 30p/24p video at 100 Mbps from its 16-megapixel Micro Four Thirds sensor. The weather-sealed, dustproof body and Dual IS system combine with 27 lens options for a rugged, compact shooting system. Best for travel and wildlife photographers needing reliable handheld performance in challenging environments.
Type mirrorless
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weather Sealed Yes
Weight 139 g
36 Overall Score
Price $898
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong battery (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong build (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong stabilization (84th percentile) 84th
Cons
- Below average sensor (10th percentile)
- Below average video (20th percentile)
- Below average display (25th percentile)
- Below average burst (28th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 16 MP |
Shooting
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
Build
| Weather Sealed | Yes |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
| Battery Life | 800 |
Connectivity
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | Sony a7 a7 V | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | - | 33MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 759 | 425 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 30 | 20 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @120fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 139 | 610 | 579 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 | 32.7 | 35.6 | 88.1 | 28.4 | 20.4 | 10 | 98.8 | 25.3 | 60.9 | 84.4 |
| Sony a7 a7 V Compare | 95.3 | 88.3 | 94.7 | 90.4 | 89.3 | 59.5 | 96.5 | 99.4 | 93.2 | 96.2 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 87.5 | 95.4 | 89.4 | 84.7 | 95.2 | 97.5 | 96.8 | 83 | 93.2 | 93.7 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 87.4 | 94.2 | 87.7 | 83.3 | 48.4 | 98.6 | 83 | 93.2 | 98.2 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 81.7 | 89.1 | 95.3 | 87.8 | 84.6 | 53.2 | 90.5 | 83 | 93.2 | 84.4 |
| OM System OM-1 Mark II OM-1 Mark II Compare | 98.3 | 89.8 | 88.9 | 99.8 | 84.3 | 40.6 | 94.2 | 83 | 93.2 | 99.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $898
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May 12, 2026 $898
Usage Scores
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