Panasonic has just officially announced the new Lumix DMC-GX85 (also called as GX80, GX7 Mark II)4K mirrorless camera. This new camera is the ‘little brother’ to the current Panasonic GX8, offering the majority of the same features but with a fixed EVF and lower resolution Live MOS sensor. The price of Panasonic GX85 with Kit 12-32mm Lens is for $797.99, available for pre-order at Amazon/ B&H/ Adorama.
Panasonic GX85 will start shipping on May 20, 2016.
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Detailed Specifications:
| Body type | ||
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| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | |
| Other resolutions | 4:3 (3232 x 2424, 2272 x 1704), 3:2 (4592 x 3064, 3232 x 2160, 1824 x 1216), 16:9 (4592 x 2584, 3840 x 2160, 1920 x 1080), 1:1 (3424 x 3424, 2416 x 2416, 1712 x 1712) | |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | |
| Effective pixels | 16 megapixels | |
| Sensor photo detectors | 17 megapixels | |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | |
| Sensor type | CMOS | |
| Processor | Venus Engine | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (expands down to 100) | |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 | |
| White balance presets | 5 | |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) | |
| Image stabilization | Sensor-shift | |
| Image stabilization notes | Dual IS uses sensor and lens-shift (when available) | |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, standard | |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | Yes (2x-4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | |
| Number of focus points | 49 | |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | |
| Screen size | 3″ | |
| Screen dots | 1,040,000 | |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT LCD | |
| Live view | Yes | |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.39× | |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2,764,800 | |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/16000 sec | |
| Aperture priority | Yes | |
| Shutter priority | Yes | |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes | |
| Flash range | 6.00 m (at ISO 200) | |
| External flash | Yes (via hot shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, forced on, forced on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, forced off | |
| Continuous drive | 8.0 fps | |
| Self-timer | Yes | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) | |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes | |
| Videography features | ||
| Resolutions | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p) | |
| Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | |
| Videography notes | 100Mbps bit rate for 4K | |
| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | Mono | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | |
| HDMI | Yes (micro-HDMI) | |
| Microphone port | No | |
| Headphone port | No | |
| Wireless | Built-In | |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n with NFC | |
| Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | |
| Battery description | Lithium-ion battery & charger | |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 290 | |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 426 g (0.94 lb / 15.03 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 122 x 71 x 44 mm (4.8 x 2.8 x 1.73″) | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | Yes | |
| Timelapse recording | Yes | |
| GPS | None | |
1. 4K capability bringing the evolution in videography/photography – 4K video and 4K PHOTO
Taking advantage of the high speed signal readout capability of the sensor and high speed signal processing, the LUMIX GX85 is capable of recording 4K video. Despite its high performance, it boasts superior energy efficiency and the size is kept compact for high mobility. The LUMIX GX85 records stunningly smooth, high-resolution 4K video in 3840 x 2160 at 30p or 24p in addition to the full-HD 1,920 x 1,080 60p (60 Hz) videos with practical full-time AF.
Thanks to this 4K technology, users can enjoy 4K PHOTO which users can capture the fleeting photo opportunities at 30 fps by extracting the most appealing frame. Three exclusive modes are available to choose from depending on the situation; 4K Burst, 4K Burst (Start/Stop) and 4K Pre-burst. All these function in 4K PHOTO enable saving pictures in 8-megapixel equivalent high resolution.
2. New 5-Axis Dual I.S. (Image Stabilizer) to be free of blur
The LUMIX GX85 incorporates the new 5-axis Dual I.S.(Image Stabilizer) for more effective suppression of blur. Combining an O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer, 2-axis) and a B.I.S.(Body Image Stabilizer, 5-axis), the 5-axis Dual I.S. compensates for larger movement which was conventionally uncontrollable, making it possible to use 4-step slower shutter speed*1. By making the most of both O.I.S and B.I.S., it is highly beneficial not only in wide angle but also in telephoto and in the adverse situations such as at nighttime or with one-hand shooting.
3. The high image quality with real-to-life detail and impressive color reproduction
The LUMIX GX85 lets users shoot vibrant, true-to-life high quality images with excellent resolution, high contrast and impressive color reproduction. Removing the Low Pass Filter, the limiting resolution is improved by approx.10%* while detecting high frequency components to suppress generation of moiré by the Venus Engine, is designed for the GX85.The Venus Engine reproduces vibrant, impressive color such as clear sky by dividing hue, saturation, and luminosity, and finely adjusts them separately. Taking advantage of this fine tuning capability, LUMIX GX85 enables users to choose a preset of contrast, sharpness, saturation and noise reduction as they choose according to the shooting subject in Photo Style. Notably, L Monochrome is a new option added to the Photo Style, making it possible to shoot impressive monochrome photo with deep black and rich gradation like that of B/W film.
4. High speed response and practical AF/MF options
The Contrast AF in the GX85 achieves even higher speed and higher precision focusing with digital signal communication at max. 240 fps. Furthermore, the DFD (Depth From Defocus) technology*1 calculates the distance to the subject by evaluating 2 images with different sharpness level while consulting the data of optical characteristics of the current lens. As a result, the GX85 achieves ultra-high speed AF of approx.0.07 sec*2 and high speed burst shooting at 8 fps (AFS) / 6 fps (AFC) to capture fast moving subject in-focus.
5. Intuitive control for operational comfort
The GX85 integrates a LVF (Live View Finder) with 2764K-dot equivalent high resolution and approx.100% color reproduction*. This 16:9 Wide Screen LVF boasts approx.1.39x / 0.7x (35mm camera equiv.) magnification and 100% field of view. It comes with the Eye Sensor and the Eye Sensor AF and starts auto focusing by just looking into the LVF not to miss the shooting opportunity.
6.optional Accessories
The new compact, lightweight External Flash DMW-FL200L (GN20) is available. The DMW-FL200L offers 90-degree vertical bounce lighting and it can also be used as LED light when video recording. It also features wireless shooting capability.
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