Panasonic Lumix GX85 / GX80 Review - MirrorLessons 

Trust me, I've seen more or less every gx80 video review and this is one of the best, by far. Great work.

Thank you for the wonderful and comprehensive review! This is our first mirrorless camera (first camera with any interchangable lenses, actually!) and you summarized our thoughts on it very well :)

This is an excellent review. Thank you! I had to suffer through a few useless videos on other channels before discovering yours. Well done!

Great review :) Really liked the intro too, very well done!

excellent and very detailed review Mathieu, keep up the good work :)

Thank you, Matthieu. Just bought the GX85 and your review was helpful.

So much camera for the money. Still in love years later. The kit lens is also the best kit lens I've ever had with a camera and I've been doing this a very long time.

Great review. Can't wait for Panasonic to put some of these new features in GX9/GH5

You cannot beat the B&H deal of the camera with kit lens, a telephoto lens (45 to 150 mm), UV filter, 32 GB memory card and camera bad... all for $497.99. Bough mine last month and love it.

Hi Mathiu, great review! I am planning to buy my first mirrorless camera. Considering Lumix GX80 or Sony Alpha 6000. Which one is better to you? Thanks!

Damn, the IS seems incredible! Thanks for the review!

The first detailed review I've seen for this camera. Thanks. Would you say the rolling shutter is the same as G7 or is it worst?

Great review! Does this camera support shooting hyperfocal with panasonic lenses?

Hi Mathieu, I've been watching your videos and they are great, thank you. Got a quick question. Which camera do YOU recommend, RX100 iv OR G7 OR GX85 for 4k videos and stills please? I've heard GX85 is not so good for videos, what do YOU think please?

Thank you for another excellent review!

Excellent review, thanks for the information. I'm hoping that maybe a firmware release for the GX8 will give us focus merging.

you guys make me happy thanks for your explain god bless you

Great review - I'm wavering between the Panny and an Olympus - I have no Olympus cameras so desperately want to try one - but right now the GX80 is marking an awful lot of cards..... Olympus needs to get their pricing on the Pen or Pen type cameras into more reasonable territory. For now it looks like the GX80 is the smarter buy... in my opinion of course

Just subscribed! Really enjoy your honest, straightforward reviews ... I was all set to jump on a GX8 (esp. now they are nearly half what they used to be..) but I have concerns about the shuttershock I've heard about. But I'm wavering on a GX80 because the EVF on the GX8 looks to be better than the GX80 (I too wear glasses and it makes a difference). Also, the weather sealing, while not a huge deciding factor sure would be nice...What are your thoughts? Which would you choose with limited funds? Thanks!

Great review 👍 Bought it in 2021 and still a great camera.

Brilliant review, I have been waiting for this. My idea is to get this body only and a lens 20mm/15mm/25mm(panny/Oly), though not sure which one. The outdoor location with Heather wondering around looks interesting, where was this shot?

Hello my friend from Atlanta Georgia wow that Panasonic is packed with features Panasonic is number one I don't care what anybody says they make a great camera and mostly they have a viewfinder on their compact cameras where Canon and some of the other manufacturers don't even give you that and I believe in having a viewfinder specially in sunlight I don't depend on the screen in sunlight you have to have 20/20 vision to look at that screen in sunlight because of the glare but the viewfinder is really great I have a couple of their cameras the ZS 85 and ZS50 and to me these are both great cameras they work excellent but this camera that youour showing looks a little more beefier and heavy just by looking at it thank you so much for your presentation I thought it was excellent

many youtubers should learn from this channel so detailed

Thank you for the review. Choosing your very first camera is hard lol.

Thank you for this exelent review. I have a question about video shooting: Can you power the camera with an external power (i.e. a power bank) while shooting video?

Thank you, great review. I'm trying to decide on my first mirrorless. The idea is to get a camera that does everything not best in class, but well for the next couple of years. The purpose is to have it as a walk around/travel camera with small zoom and a 17mm prime. Would you say gx80 is better than e-m 10 m2 aside the 4K capability?

Mathieu thanks for this review I was eager to see something like this, definitely I will purchase the gx 80. I'm just wondering if I want to shot a video with a person, do you think that the gx 80 is capable of track an human face without any problems? I know that is impossible to have a performance like Canon eos80d but just to know. Cheers

Great work, I’ve just picked this up after watching this video! Cheers

Hi buddy, Can you explain me more about the function of the "fn3" button. and do more videos of how we can do the set up to get really good photos?

Mathieu, when using EF or vintage/manual lens, do you double the focal length? There seems to be 3 camps, the double camp, leave it as is and some even suggest half? Focal length is fixed therefore it doesn't matter if it goes on full or crop frame argument makes sense to me, but I am not certain. What do you suggest? Great review, btw.

Thanks for reviewing this. Love your videos and reviews ! One question I noticed in the video that when talking about the new shutter and how it sounds, you cut away showing the shutter sound of the gx7 and not this camera :(. Can you upload a video with an example of this new shutter sound please :) Also does it have first curtain E shutter ?

Hello, I have a question regarding RAW files - when switching into electronic shutter mode do we get 12-bit or 10-bit RAW files ?? Nobody from Panasonic could confirm that so far :((( Thanks

Ehi! Good video! I have a question: Can I use the camera connected to the charger? It is a feature I need, because I often make stop-motion video.

Nice review. A question for you. Stills from 4K footage are jpeg. I'm not great on the tech side, but is there any way that a .raw still could be pulled from 4K footage or am I missing something? I probably am.

Great review!!

Matthew, Is the G85 (new G7) a step up to the Gx85? what besides weatherproofing is the advantage? also, how does the range finder style work for videos?

Hey Mathieu! Loved, LOVED the review! It was well worth the wait. One question: Since the AF/MF dedicated switch is gone, can you assign that to a custom Fn function instead? Or do you have to do it on the screen every single time?

Hi Mathieu. Great video, thanks. I currently have the GX7 and just ordered the new Panasonic 100-400mm for wildlife photography. Can I ask your opinion - you mentioned that the IBIS is particularly good for telephoto lenses. Is it worth me upgrading to gx80 from gx7 for the benefit of IBIS and lens stabilisation? Or would the differences be insignificant?

Good stuff +Mathieu Gasquet! Your comments on MU-43.com helped convince me to get the GX85, and now I want a second! I suspect that the missing features were left out for cost-control and to not make the GX8 look so bad. Keep up the great work!

Just bargained one for 320 euros, I'm so looking forward to using it!

Hi Mathieu, again what a brilliant review ! I just have a quick question. Im having trouble to decide which body should I buy between emd5 ii, emd10 ii, gx8 and gx85. I love the design of the olympus cameras but I think without the 4K it is a deal breaker. I would like to hear from your experience which one of these cameras has the best AF among them ? Thank you for your respond.

Nice video! I can trade a canon m with Meike adapter,50mm 1.8,55-250 is stm and a peak design clutch for a gx80. should I do it??

Great video review! Would you advise this camera in 2019 as first entry level mirrorless?

Great review, thank you! A question about the built-in flash, does it perform well (as much as an internal flash can)? I would use it for fill-in flash shots indoors with the head bounced upwards.

Hi! I want a second camera for using as a travel/onthegocamera. I have my another one when I do some photo works but a bit big to bring everyday and on travels. Im looking for a camera good in both stills and video but there is a jungle:) I had looked into to just start up with a GM1, kit with the 12-32 mm as many has liked that camera. But then after watching some reviews maybe the GX 80, the lx 100 or even the tz100 is an option. The LX 100 seems nice but misses some of the good stuff in the GX85. Do you think it comes a new LX model in september? Hope you can advise me here and thanks for all of your nice reviews.

Thank you Mathieu

great review!

Thank you for the video. I'm using canon d700 for years now and I'm looking to move to a smaller size camera that has at least the same quality. I noticed that the sensor size in gx80 is smaller than the one I'm using now. How does this effect the quality? Thank you

How does this camera fare in 2023? I see the prices are around 500€, would you recommend any other for the same price?

fantastic review..! and yes, the tilting EVF was the AF switch was supposed to be retained but..

Ciao Mat, ti seguo sempre su i podcast di saggiamente, tra la gx80 è la g80 ci sono reali differenza, a parte la tropicalizzazione? Grazie

Is the EVF good? Because I read a review from DP that said the EVF was bad because of the 16:9 ratio, like the color tearing was really noticeable in bright light. And is the image really small since it's in 16:9 compared to 4:3? In your review you didn't mention it so I'm hoping it isn't a big issue. I'm looking to purchase my first mirrorless camera, and I'm considering this camera, the Olympus OMD-EM10 mk. II, and the Canon EOS M3.

Good review, thanks! And you sure test the stabilisation while you talk with shaking the camera like that all the time..;)

Would you pick this or the G7 (mainly for video)? The lack of a mic input and the Cine-like D profile is annoying. What do you think?

Great review, Thank you!! I am debating between the Panasonic GX85 and the Olympus EM5 II. I suspect that the dynamic range on the Olympus looks better then the GX85, am I right? Do you find the shadows on the GX85 to be too dark ? and if so then I wonder if there is a way to fix it within the camera settings.

Great little camera, great review :) BTW: Is there any possibility to "emulate" the MF/AFC/AF-switch with one of the FN-Buttons? I can't believe, Panasonic canceled this essential control element without any substitution :(

Great review. I' m thinking about my first real camera.What model you recommend gx85 or omd em10 iii ? I wonder which AF model works better? I read, that contrast AF is not so fast, but Panasonic provides DFD technology that theoretically works faster. Have You seen any differenses in AF speed of this models?

Happy New Year! I've just bought this camera complete with the 12-32 compact kit lens. I think it is great for its compact size. The best part and what persuaded me to buy is the current price after the £200 Cashback offer. It nets down to £247 for body only and £347 with the single kit lens. That's half the price Mathieu thought was one of the best deals available back in June or July. I'm quite familiar with Lumix G series cameras, my last one being a G7 with a G6 preceding it. I'm amazed at the extra features they incorporate with each new generation. As far as the GX80 goes, I love the in-body image stabilisation, extra 4K still features, its compact size and its price. Not so keen on losing several Fn buttons or on the rear control wheel. This camera will replace my Fuji X20, as they are both about the same size as long as either the kit lens or one of several other compact ones available are fitted. The GX80 feels much heavier though. Its also far more advanced [than the X20] and, of course, has the versatility of fitting any M4/3 lens on it.

Tell me please. I want to buy a GX80 to shoot art videos for myself. Stimulated fotik. So, will the matrix stabilization of the GX80 work with lenses without O.I.S.? Or do you need a lens with O.I.S.?

Does it merge the postfocus images to get a fully focused shot? Or you have to join them later in lightroom?

OK, you have convinced me.

Love the review! I want to get one..but I'm not sure if I should get the kit lense (32mm) or the Panasonic 42 mm lens. In my country the price is almost the same..any suggestions ?

Mathieu, does the EVF/LCD show a stabilized image even when using a non-stabilized lens?

has the shutter wheel stopped working properly yet like it has on my gx7 poor designed. not happy

Great review thx

Hi Mathiew. GX80 or EM-10 Mark II. Gonna be my first mirrorless and also a step into photography and video. Keep in mind the kit, gonna be on kit lens for both if I get either platform.

Thank you for such helpful review! Just a question that I am struggling on, I was planning to get the LX100 for daily and street photography, but then I just found out there is this GX80... It makes me so undecided now, which one should I go for?

Hi, atm I'm shooting with me mobile phone and I want to step up. Would you think that this camera would be a good camera to go for, plus how much difference in image quality would it be?

Great review... I have a question... Gx80 or G7 considering that I am really interested in video and also photography at the sane moment... I also would like to have cine like styles .... Thanks in advance flor your answer....

Great review! Is GX80 good for astrophotography, Milky Way shots, startrails? Thanks!

hello ! im looking for a light travel camera, cant decide between this one and Son a6000, wat do you think?

Hello, can you charge the camera while recording video/taking pictures?

A fantastic review! Thank you. I'm very interested but I don't like a few things: 1st.: the plastic body and the low variety of lenses. The 2,8 zoom lenses from Panasonic 12-35 or Olympus 12-40 are to big for this body. But I will think about more about this camera before I will make a decision to buy.

Great review, many thanks for the comparison between the GX80 and the GX7. I was thinking about upgrading, but will stick with the GX7. I don't need many of the 4K features and focus bracketing. I like the new shutter and better IS and DFD but wont trade it against the tilting viewfinder, the better grip on the GX7, the MF/AF switch and the better body material. In fact, practically none of my GX7 photos are not in focus or show problems with IS. And BTW, I consider the GX7 as one of the best looking cameras ever. This year I will invest in lenses instead and wait for next years mft lineup.

Good review. You convinced me to buy it.

hi ! is normal to feel the internal sensor moving when the camera is off and I move/shake it ? is that the stabilization system? thanks !!

Which one is better deal between canon M50 and Panasonic gx85 for travel and family photography? Thank you

I believe you have the GX8 in your camera arsenal. I have a G7 and shot no video, I like the camera but because of my early onset of Parkinson Decease, I feel that the Stabilization in the GX8 and GX85/80 would be beneficial. I have the 14-140 and 12-32 OIS Lumix lens. There seems to be some great pricing on the GX8 all of a sudden. What camera would you recommend my getting? Thanks, David

Excellence review!! I am interested in this one since my EM5 just broke down and I need to find some camera to use. What do you think? Well, tilt EVF is not a big problem to me since EM5 doesn't has it from the beginning but it will be very useful for my beloved area (Macro). No built-in wireless flash trigger and no weather seal is quite a pain for me as well. Light composition is grey area for me because I think it will be the same as Olympus's. How about the quality of RAW file? I use it so often before the camera broke down.

yeah man thanks for the review I wonder if can use this camera with the 14mm and 20mm that would be great

I'm looking for a travelling camera, would the Panasonic GX85 or the Panasonic GM1 be a better buy?

Excellent video. I spoke to Panasonic and they told me that 4K photo sequence composition and auto tracking. Is this the case? In addition have tried the gx9? What do you think?

Good review. Would you still recommend this in sept. 2017 as a B camera to a GH4? $500 bucks is pretty tempting.

Can you plug microphone to this camera? Is it better then g7 only for filming? If not is there something better atm or coming up soon? :)

Can you attach the Oly 12-40 and mount the combo to a tripod? The forward position of the tripod socket makes me wonder.

Great review!! Anyways, I really miss the AF/MF button that miss from my G7. However, does image quality are different from G7?

Do you still consider this camera to be a good choice in 2017 ? I suspect Panasonic is going to release a refresh relatively soon but I can't wait ahah.

Great review - a litle surprised you havent reviewed the GX9 given that it addresses all the "downgrades from GX7 to GX80" plus adds 20MP sensor etc .. would that mean the GX9 is a perfect camera for you?

Hi and thanks!! Ok, then its gonna be that one:) what lenses do you recomend for it? Priceworth and good quality.

Thanks

Which one do you recommend to someone who use only manual settings on an really old lady (Leica V-lux 1, 2006) for landscapes, food photography, animals and portraits ? A GX80 or a G7 ?

Hi Mathieu, would you say the gx80 is a worthwhile upgrade from the g7 for a still centric shooter?

Merci !

great review Mathie, been looking for gx85 review like this one. but still dont know which one to buy, the G7 , GX7 or GX85. does the IBIS & 5axis really bring significant result , or it just more gimmick. I love the G7 because the screen and input for external mic, but g7 lack the IBIS, meanwhile gx85 downside is lack of mic connector.

How is the rolling shutter compared to the Sony a6300? better or worse?

As some1 starting with photography and who wants to make some 4k videos of a baby growing up should i pick this one of the Sony a6300 ? or is there another alternative?

I have the GX85 and only take photos. When I try to use the 4k video it always jumps when replayed in Lightroom Library mode. Is there a book that would help me learn to use this wonderful feature.Thank you,David

Do you think I should buy the G7 or the GX85? Thank you!

* microUSB charge ? * does it save photo in date format such as 20160726_025343 ? * how do you compare it to Olympus OM-D E-M10 II? Thanks

Great review!! Thank you! So the million dollar question ... GX80/85 or Pen F (if money is not a factor)?