LUMIX G85

Panasonic

LUMIX G85

64 positive 1 neutral 9 negative

Based on 74 Reddit mentions

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Looking for advice as I am returning to the format

The GH5 and G9 are the top picks. After that, G85 and G7 are pretty tied, but I’ve owned both and the G85 build quality, ibis, improved shutter mechanism, weather resistance, and dual battery grip is worth it. If you need reliable autofocus for video, around that price you’re limited to the e-M1ii,E

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hayuata in r/M43

May 15, 2026 7:56 PM

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Budget, semi-compact, durable M43 (<$400)

I think it goes without saying but you can only consider used gear for this budget range. If your budget of $400 must cover lens and body, you'll have to really economize. Here are some kit ideas to consider: BODIES (up to around $400): - Oly: EM5, EM5ii, EM1 - Panasonic: G85, G95 LENSES (up to arou

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mmmtv in r/M43

February 17, 2026 7:03 PM

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Just played a bit with the OM5 mk2

EM5ii was one of my favorite cameras ever. Felt amazing in the hand, build quality was fantastic, one of the first with beautiful retro looks, and at the time just an overall great camera. Ever since that camera, the EM5/OM5’s have just felt like cheap little toys. That mixed with the lack of any ne

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Mcjoshin in r/M43

June 17, 2025 10:47 PM

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Is upgrading to a G9 from a G85 for portrait/snapshot photography worth it?

The G9 is both much better and a bit worse than the G85 (I have a G81, its European cousin). Things that are better on the G9: The 20MP sensor has both lower noise and better dynamic range processing speed. The camera just feels much more zippy in general better AF, including much better face/eye de

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SpinningVinylAgain in r/Lumix

April 28, 2026 7:00 AM

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best cameras around 500$ for lowlight photography?

50 mm point is valid but it doesn't really matter what the f stop is, it matters more about the focus distance from the subject, if you are focusing far away from the camera everything will be in focus, if you are focusing on something closer to the minimum focus distance then it will blow everythin

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DidiEdd in r/AskPhotography

February 9, 2026 5:46 AM

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G9 in 2025?

I Shoot full frame Cannon rf, crop rf, and all the Olympus em1 variants, as well as g85, g95, and I recently acquired a G9. I always wanted a G9. I can't say the autofocus is nearly as sticky as the pdaf in my Olympus gear for faster action, but I can tell you it is by far the most fun camera I've e

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JaKr8 in r/Lumix

July 25, 2025 1:13 AM

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Nikon DSLR too heavy for travel – switching to G90 vs G9, which would you pick?

Op, I'm quite well placed to help you here 😎 Many years ago, I had a Nikon D7100. I moved to a Lumix G85 and then the GH5. (So, a generation behind what you are looking at). I then sold the GH5 and bought a G9 after briefly moving to a Nikon Z6 and back. I'm now using a G9II. I suggest the G9 for th

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night_windswept_55 in r/M43

July 9, 2025 2:20 PM

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Recommendations for weather sealed M43 camera?

I'd go with an em 1.2 or 1.3. And either the Olympus 12-45 or 12-40 Pro zoom. If you don't mind a slower more variable aperture, you could also get the older and cheaper Olympus 12-50 that will give you a little more range at the cost of aperture and a little sharpness. You can easily get either of

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JaKr8 in r/M43

July 12, 2025 4:41 PM

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Should I keep the G9 or the G90 or get rid of both?

I will have my G95 shortly to give more precisions on that but i can still answer . What i liked the most from the G85 to any other cameras was the mechanical shutter , simply the best ever wich is supposely the same on the G95 . What i liked the least was the face recognition . It saw the subject b

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sfrank2222 in r/M43

April 17, 2025 4:07 PM

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Best Beginner Camera + Lens Under 800?

NeverEndingDClock in r/AskPhotography

May 28, 2025 7:27 PM

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