Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85/G80

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85/G80 (DMC-G81 in Germany) is a mid-level DSLR-styled Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera announced on September 19, 2016. The follow-up to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7, its main improvements are a weather-sealed body, an upgraded electronic viewfinder, no recording limit (Only G85, USA version) and the addition of 5-axis in-body image stabilization which works together with lens stabilization and a Post Focus function. Like the G7, movies can be recorded in 4K resolution at 100 mbs.^[1] The G85/G80 body weighs 90g more than its predecessor.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G8/G80/G85

Overview
Maker	Panasonic Holdings Corporation
Type	Micro Four Thirds system
Lens
Lens	Micro Four Thirds system mount
Sensor/medium
Sensor	4/3 type MOS ('Live MOS sensor'), no AA filter
Sensor size	17.3 x 13 mm, Four Thirds Live MOS
Maximum resolution	4592 x 3448 (16.0 megapixels)
Storage media	SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card/(Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)
Focusing
Focus modes	Contrast Detect (sensor), Multi-area, Center, Selective single-point, Tracking, Single, Continuous, Touch, Face Detection, Live View
Exposure/metering
Exposure modes	Aperture priority, Shutter, Program AE, Manual (w/ Focus Peaking), iAuto, Bulb, Time, Scene Select, Art Filter
Metering modes	Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot
Flash
Flash	built-in flash, hot-shoe on the body; Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Shutter
Shutter	Mechanical shutter / Electronic shutter
Shutter speed range	60 – 1/4000 sec. / 1/16000 sec (electronic)
Continuous shooting	9.0 fps
Viewfinder
Viewfinder	built-in 2,360,000 (w/ Auto Luminance, 100% coverage)
Image processing
White balance	5 presets, with custom modes
General
Video recording	AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Digital 2ch), MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2ch) 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital
LCD screen	Fully articulated 3 inch, 1,040,000 dots
Battery	DMW-BLC12E lithium-ion (1200mAh) (CIPA 330)
Dimensions	128 mm × 89 mm × 74 mm
Weight	Approx. 505 g (17.8 oz)

Specifications

• Magnesium alloy front panel
• Focus-bracketing
• Post Focus image (developed by 4K movie)
• Combined Image stabilization (5-axis image stabilization, Dual I.S. with Panasonic lens: in-camera 5-axis image stabilization works in tandem with in-lens LUMIX I.S.)
• Wi-fi connectivity (Android, Apple); all functions and shooting can be operated by smartphone

Post Focus image

One of new capabilities is Post Focus. It works similarly to focus bracketing; in this case, the camera captures 8 megapixel images (4K video resolution), in which each frame has a different focal point. The images can be joined automatically on camera, or the user can choose which parts of the scene will be stacked together into one image. It can be used handsfree, but for better images (i.e. no mistakes at stacking) the use of tripod is recommended.^[1][2]

Focus Bracketing

For full resolution stacked images, the user can use the Focus Bracketing mode. In this mode, the user chooses how many shots will be taken and at what kind of step (between 1–5). Step 1 has smaller distance to other focal point than step 5.

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  Macro image made with stacking of 15 images at step 1
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  Macro image made with stacking of 24 images, step 5, Raynox 250
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  Handsfree image made with Post Focus function