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Lumix G85

Weather-sealed MFT body with 5-axis Dual I.S., 4K video, and strong value for travel.

$899

Launch price

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Last updated June 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

16 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

15 fps

4K

60 fps

IBIS

5-stop

Weight

505 g

Battery

640 shots

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Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix G85

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Lens ecosystem

Micro Four Thirds mount

60

First-party

70

Third-party

130+

Total available

Mount introduced 2008

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

Credit card

85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

128 × 84 × 74 mm · 505 g (1.11 lb / 17.81 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably
  • · In-body stabilization for handheld shooting

Sports & Action

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 15fps burst — fast action ready
  • · Pre-Capture records before you press shutter

Video & Hybrid

Good
6.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · 4K 60p smooth motion

Landscape

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · Weather sealed for outdoor conditions
  • · IBIS enables slower handheld shutter speeds

Travel

Good
7.5/ 10
  • · 505g — compact and travel-friendly
  • · 640 shots/charge — all-day shooting

Wildlife

Excellent
8.0/ 10
  • · Bird AF subject recognition
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Good
7.0/ 10
  • · 4K 60p for smooth handheld vlogs
  • · IBIS reduces handheld shake

Pros

  • Weather sealed
  • 5-axis Dual I.S.
  • 4K video
  • Good used value

Cons

  • 16MP base sensor
  • Contrast AF
  • Superseded by G95

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix G85

Sensor

Resolution16 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 × 13.0 mm
AA filterNo

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)100
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)102,400

Shutter

Shutter typeMechanical + Electronic
Max mechanical speed1/8000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast + DFD
AF points / zones225
AF frame coverage90 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Animal, Bird, Vehicle

Burst

Burst (mechanical)6 fps
Burst (electronic)15 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseYes
RAW buffer depth60 frames

Video

Max resolution4K UHD
4K max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate150 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileStandard profiles
CodecsH.265, H.264

Stabilization

In-body stabilization (IBIS)Yes
IBIS effectiveness5 stops

Body

Weight505 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)128 × 83.6 × 74.1 mm
Weather sealingYes

Battery

BatteryLP-E6NH
Battery life (CIPA)640 shots

Storage

Card slots2
Card typesSD UHS-II

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED EVF
EVF resolution2,360,000 dots
EVF magnification0.78 ×
EVF refresh rate120 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeVari-angle
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBUSB-C 3.2 Gen 2
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
BluetoothYes
Microphone jack (3.5mm)Yes
Headphone jack (3.5mm)Yes

Lens Mount

Lens mountMicro Four Thirds