Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 Mirrorless Camera

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A compact, rangefinder-style Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera that punches well above its size — it was named ePHOTOzine's Compact Mirrorless Camera of the Year the year it launched.

Imagine this: you're new to the photography club, the budget doesn't stretch to a full-size body, and lugging a bulky rig between classes isn't realistic anyway. That's exactly where this camera fits — small enough to carry all day, simple enough to pick up fast, and still capable of real image quality once you're ready to grow into it.

16MP Sensor With No Anti-Aliasing Filter. Dropping the AA filter — unusual for its time — means sharper, more detailed images straight out of the camera, at the same 16-megapixel Four Thirds sensor size used across this generation of Panasonic bodies.

5-Axis Dual I.S. Stabilization. In-body 5-axis stabilization works together with compatible lenses' own optical stabilization for a combined "Dual I.S." system, keeping handheld shots steady in lower light than the sensor alone could manage.

Shutter-Shock-Reducing Design. A redesigned shutter mechanism cuts down on the micro-blur ("shutter shock") that smaller mirrorless bodies are prone to, so shots stay sharp at shutter speeds where older designs would soften.

4K Video and 4K Photo Mode. Records 4K video at up to 30fps, and 4K Photo mode shoots continuous 8-megapixel stills at 30fps pulled straight from 4K footage — useful for catching a fast, unpredictable moment without guessing the exact instant to press the shutter.

Compact Rangefinder-Style Body. A flat-top, viewfinder-in-the-corner body shape keeps the whole kit small and light without folding away the electronic viewfinder some compact cameras skip entirely.

Tilting Touchscreen Display. A 3-inch tilting touchscreen makes low and high-angle shots easier to frame, and doubles as a fast way to move the focus point or trigger the shutter with a tap.

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16MP Sensor, No AA Filter
5-Axis Dual I.S. Stabilization
4K Video and 4K Photo Mode
Shutter-Shock-Reducing Design
Tilting Touchscreen Display
Built-In Wi-Fi

Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Sensor	16MP Live MOS Four Thirds
ISO Range	200-25600
Max Shutter Speed	1/4000s (mechanical)
Video	4K UHD up to 30fps
Weight	426g (with battery and card)
Viewfinder	2.76M-dot EVF

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