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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85/G80

Type
  
Micro Four Thirds system

Lens
  
Micro Four Thirds system mount

Sensor
  
4/3 type MOS ('Live MOS sensor'), no AA filter

Image sensor size
  
17.3 x 13 mm, Four Thirds Live MOS

Maximum resolution
  
4592 x 3448 (16.0 megapixels)

Storage
  
SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card/(Compatible with UHS-I / UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards)

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85/G80 (DMC-G81 in Germany) is a DSLR-styled mirrorless camera announced on September 19, 2016. It is the followup to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7. Its main improvements are a weather-sealed body, an upgraded EVF, and the addition of 5-axis in-body image stabilization which work together with lens stabilization and Post Focus function. Movies can be recorded in 4K resolution.

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Specifications

  • Magnesium alloy body
  • Focus-bracketing
  • Post Focus image (developed by 4K movie)
  • Combined Image stabilization (5-axis in body together with Lens stabilization)
  • Wi-Fi connectivity (Android, Apple); all functions and shooting can be operated by smartphone
  • Post Focus image

    One of new specifications is Post Focus image. It works similar as focus bracketing; in this case 4K movie make 8 MPx size photography, where all 49 focal points make focus stacked image, which can be joined Automatic on camera or user can choose which part of scenes 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.

    Focus Bracketing

    For stacked images in full size user can set Focus Bracketing. User choose how many shots will be taken at what kind of step (between 1-5). Step 1 has smaller distance to other focal point than step 5.

    References

    Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85/G80 Wikipedia