Lumix G85
PanasonicReleased Sep 1, 2016 · Analysis updated Mar 18, 2026
This lightweight, weather-sealed mirrorless camera offers image stabilization and an articulating touchscreen for versatile shooting. The Panasonic Lumix G85 scores 83/100 based on 21 expert reviews in the mirrorless cameras category. Coverage includes reviews from Cameralabs, Alatest, Naturalexposures, and Reviewed.
Critic Score
What's this?based on 21 expert reviews
Pros
- Image stabilization(23)
- Lightweight design(8)
- Weather-sealed body(8)
- Good value(7)
- Articulating touchscreen(5)
Cons
- Short battery life(7)
- No headphone jack(7)
- Grainy video in low light(4)
- Poor autofocus(4)
- Low resolution(3)
21 Publication Reviews
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The Panasonic Lumix G80/G85 is a feature-packed mid-range mirrorless camera that stacks up very well against its rivals, offering excellent 4K video, built-in stabilization, and a weather-sealed body.
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 is a mid-range mirrorless camera that offers excellent image quality, impressive stabilization, and 4K video capabilities in a weather-sealed body, though it has some limitatio...
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 is a compact, sturdy advanced enthusiast's camera that handles exceptionally well, has some of Panasonic's newest technologies, and all at a price that won't bother most photog...
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 is a well-balanced, weather-sealed mirrorless camera with excellent 4K video capabilities and 5-axis IBIS, offering great value at around $1,000 with its weather-sealed 12-60mm...
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 offers excellent value for budget filmmakers with its sensor-based image stabilization and solid build quality.
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The Panasonic G85 was used as a behind-the-scenes camera during a trip to Ecuador and performed well enough that the reviewers ended up purchasing it after testing.
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 offers excellent value in 2025 for $200-300, delivering solid image quality, effective stabilization, and good video capabilities despite some limitations.
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 is one of the best decisions I've made in regards to camera gear, offering the perfect balance of size, video quality, and features for travel and vlogging.
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The reviewer was 'absolutely blown away' by the quality and considers it a significant leap from smartphone cameras.
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The G85 is a better camera than the GX85 with more features and weather sealing, making it highly recommended despite being slightly larger.
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The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 / G80 is a DSLR-style mirrorless camera that offers a good balance of physical control points, customizable buttons and touch capability.
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The Panasonic LUMIX G85 is a great camera for its price, offering excellent performance and features that surpass expectations for a mid-range mirrorless camera.
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While not quite perfect, the G80’s feature set and performance make it one of the most compelling mid-range mirrorless propositions around.
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 is a feature-packed Micro Four Thirds camera that delivers excellent image quality and 4K video in a compact form factor, though it has some limitations with high ISO performan...
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 is a versatile mirrorless camera designed for photographers and videographers who seek professional-quality performance in a compact, rugged design.
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 is an excellent camera for its price range, offering a range of advanced features and controls for both still photography and videography.
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The G85 combines Panasonic's latest technology into an attractive package with weather sealing, 5-axis stabilization, and improved ergonomics, though it doesn't bring anything particularly new to the ...
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The Panasonic G85 is simply one of the best compact mirrorless cameras, offering excellent features and performance despite some battery life issues.
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The Panasonic Lumix G85 (aka the G80) was launched back in 2016 - and our review dates back from when this camera was first launched.
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