Panasonic GX85 Specifications

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Auto Focus

Auto FocusYes
Auto Focus TypeContrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist
Auto Focus Assist Light?Yes
Manual FocusYes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)290 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF)270 shots
Battery Form FactorProprietary
Usable Battery Types7.2v, 1025mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger IncludedNo
Internal Charging SupportedYes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values2x, 4x
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds
LensPanasonic LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH. MEGA O.I.S. (H-FS12032); 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED)
Focal Length (35mm equivalent)24 - 64mm
Focal Length (actual)12 - 32mm
Zoom Ratio2.67x
Aperture Rangef/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular)
Integrated ND FilterNo
Normal Focus Range20 cm to Infinity 7.9 in to Infinity
Filter Thread37.0mm
Thread Typen/a
Optical Image StabilizationYes
Digital ZoomYes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase DetectNo
DxO Sensor Score71
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)22.9
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)12.6
Sensor TypeLive MOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)662
Sensor ManufacturerPanasonic
Effective Megapixels16.0
Sensor Format4/3
Approximate Pixel Pitch3.77 microns
Focal Length Multiplier2.0x
Aspect Ratio4:3
Color Filter TypeRGBG
Anti Aliasing FilterNone
Self-CleaningYes
Sensor shift image stabilizationYes

Image Storage

Usable Memory TypesSD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS SupportUHS-I
Dual Card SlotsNo
RAW Capture SupportYes
Uncompressed FormatRAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG
Included MemoryNo memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4592 x 3064 (14.1 MP, 3:2), 4592 x 2584 (11.9 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1)
Image File FormatJPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second10.5

General

Size4.8 x 2.8 x 1.7 in. (122 x 71 x 44 mm)
WaterproofNo
Waterproof Depthn/a
Model NumberGX85
Alternate Model Number(s)GX80, GX7 Mark II
Camera FormatCompact System Camera
Currently ManufacturedYes
Retail Price$799.99
Street Price$597.99
Date Available2016-05-30
Tripod MountYes

Viewfinder

ViewfinderEVF / LCD
Viewfinder TypeEVF: 2,764,800 dots equivalent LCD, 100% coverage, 1.39x / 0.7x (35mm eq.) magnification, 17.5mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +3.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity)
Focus PeakingYes
EVF Resolution921,600 dots
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed)1.39x

Exposure

Exposure Compensation+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes1728-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto ExposureYes
Aperture PriorityYes
Shutter PriorityYes
Full Manual ExposureYes
Creative Exposure ModesScene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine; Panorama
Self Timer2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer)Yes
Maximum ISO (native)25600
High Resolution CompositeNo
Minimum ISO (native)200
ISO SettingsAuto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO ModeYes
White Balance SettingsAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range1/16000 - 60 sec
Bulb ModeYes

Video Capture

HD Video OutYes
HD Video ConnectionHDMI
Can take moviesYes
Movie Resolution3840x2160 (30p/​24p) 1920x1080 (60p/​60i/​30p/​24p) 1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (30p)
Movie File FormatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Movie File FormatAVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch) / MP4 (Audio format AAC 2ch)
Composite Video OutNo
NTSC/PAL Switchable Videon/a
Video Usable as Viewfindern/a

Flash

Flash Exposure Compensation+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash ControlNo
Built-in FlashYes
Flash ModesAuto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off; 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100)4.2 m / 13.8 ft.
Flash Range DescriptionGN=4.2m (13.8 feet) at ISO 100
Max Flash Sync1/160

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)10.5
Flash cycle time, full power2.0 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)Unlimited
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.6
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames)44
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps)10.6
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames)40
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)0.19 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)0.065 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)0.44
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)0.42 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused)0.064 seconds
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot)0.43
Startup Time0.9 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?Yes
Play -> Record Time0.6 seconds

Software

Included SoftwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer available as free downloads

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)3.0
Rear Display Resolution1,040,000 dots (347,000 px)
TouchscreenYes
Articulating ScreenYes
Tilt Swivel ScreenNo
Selfie ScreenNo
Max Playback Zoom16.0x
Top Deck DisplayNo
Eye-level ViewfinderYes
Rear DisplayYes

Connectivity

BluetoothNo
Built-In GPSNo
Microphone JackNo
Headphone JackNo
External ConnectionsUSB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi
PictBridge CompliantYes
DPOF CompliantYes
Remote ControlYes
Remote Control TypeVia Wi-Fi
Connections (extended)Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0
Built-In Wi-FiYes
NFCNo

Miscellaneous

Notes & FeaturesAvailable in silver or black.

Basic

Sensor size224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Weight17.6 oz (498 g) includes batteries, kit lens