Panasonic Release GX85 Camera, Specs Include 16MP Sensor, Wi-Fi, 4K Photo Modes
Panasonic has released a new camera to the public and it's a smaller and cheaper version of last year's GX8 with a few tweaks and differences. Dubbed as the GX85, The Verge reported that the Japanese multinational electronics corporation is selling the gadget for $799.99 only. It is said to be available beginning May and will come out in black and silver color.
A combination of the best from GX8 and GX7, the Panasonic GX85 shooter is said to come with some improvements. Engadget detailed that it is equipped with a 16-megapixel Live MOS sensor and comes with a new Venus Engine processor. It is also incorporated with a max ISO of 25,600 for low light shooting and has a capability of 8 frames per second (fps) with single autofocus and 6 fps with continuous autofocus.
Transferring photos from the camera to the computer or Internet is also easier because it has a Wi-Fi feature. Mashable also noted that users of the new camera can capture 4K video at a 3,840 x 2160 resolution at 30p or 24p, which offers that cinema look. The GX85 is also said to be furnished with the brand's "4K photo" modes which allow users to capture smaller 8-megapixel images at a speed of 30 frames per second.
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Panasonic has also made some tweaks with the "dual image stabilization" which was first seen from its predecessor. One will notice that the camera body now has a 5-axis image stabilization, a perfect match with the existing 2-axis stabilization that is found in the lenses of the camera.
In terms of the general look, the GX85 is noted to be a tad bit narrower, shorter and slimmer compared to its predecessor. It is also lighter compared to the previous model. However, it does not come with a tilting viewfinder and a full swivel LCD. Wired also revealed that the GX85 features the Lytro-like "Post Focus." This particular feature utilizes focus bracketing to allow the user to pick focal points for their images after shooting them.
