The Everyday Carry Camera - GX80 / GX85

[@brendanclark81]

Just purchased the GX85 today after 13 years with my Nikon DSLR's. The new camera is amazing! Thank you for the content and real world review. It's very helpful.

[@paulsehstedt6275]

I use a GX80 as a backup and video camera. It's a great little camera, which meets my professional needs. Keep on rolling!

[@djanzylphotograpyoasis1644]

Please don't stop the gx85 content

[@BrandonSoum]

I’ll see what I can think of next, thanks for watching!

[@IvarsDayLab]

GX80/GX85 is sharp if you choose correct lenses like Zuiko 45mm f1.8, Panasonic Leica 25mm f1.4...and if you keep ISO low.

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

I love the GX85, bought my 1st one new 4 years ago and the 2nd one used that needed repair 2 years later. Now I have 2 of them and they are both awesome. Great complement to my G95, G7, and my 2 @ EM10mii. I have other formats but these get used the most.

[@BrandonSoum]

Yes, the GX85 make great companions to other M43 cameras! It pairs well alongside my Olympus too Thanks for watching!

[@stefanoreksten]

It's a great little camera! I'm having fun using it and watching videos of other people having fun using it. It's small and there is a variety of good lenses for it. And definitely less bulkier than my GH5 or GH5s, easier to carry around. And when you get them previously owned, you save quite a bit of money! Love it! Thanks for your video!

[@BrandonSoum]

Agreed! Thanks for watching, Stefano!

[@weisserth]

Dude, your images are soft because you bought the softest MFT lens you could find, that 17mm f2.8. The camera produces tack sharp images with sharp lenses, like any of the Panasonics Leica lenses or even the dinky collapsible 12-32mm kit lens.

[@BrandonSoum]

Glass definitely plays a big role in what your image will come out like, I picked up what I did for form factor, budget and added character to what this camera already produces.

[@TheRoadrunner11]

@@BrandonSoum I suggest the 20mm f1.7. it's just as small and cheap and has amazing image quality, also in low light. Only downside is the slow and somewhat loud AF motor.

[@LegXacy]

@@TheRoadrunner11thx for the heads up

[@martingreenberg870]

I have a GX 85 and it my street and B cam to the G9. I agree the DFD can be trying for video. I have no problems with the contrast only autofocus during photography. It may be slower than current cameras but is more than adequate for street photography. My main complaint is there is no audio in connection. As you have demonstrated, the 4K video is very good. I used the 15, 20, 25mm lenses as they are all small and light. I am also. Fuji user. Both systems work for me. The XT4 is certainly larger and heavier than the GX85. It doesn’t bring more attention to me than the GX85. Going on a photo walk in downtown Seattle in the morning and taking the XT4. The XS10 is the comparable Fuji camera to the GX85. It is a little larger, a little heavier, but twice the price of the GX85. Also true of the glass. The GX85 is getting a little long in the tooth. That is why you can purchase it in the $2-300 range. It is a good choice for street photography. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@BrandonSoum]

Yes, there are times I wish there was an audio port to enhance its video quality. I too use it as a B cam to multiple set ups when shooting for video (manual focus). Thanks for watching!

[@paulpham668]

Great camera and I love the GX85! I paired this with the 12-35mm f2.8 and 35-100mm f2.8 lens. Awesome combo and delivers great + sharp photos! :D

[@BrandonSoum]

Oo, I recently picked up the 12-35 and love that guy. Have fun with those combos!! Thanks for watching

[@jp_jas]

Hi Paul, can you share which exact 35-100mm ? As there seems to be a few options. I am also looking for a longer lens for traveling.

[@Jonathan-hu3lk]

A great camera. I had one for over 3 years and sold it earlier this year to dabble with other cameras. I’ve just bought another one off eBay though as it’s such a great tool and a bargain 2nd hand. I’d never heard anyone refer to IBIS as ‘stabe’ until now though.

[@BrandonSoum]

There was times where I wanted to do the same but recently took it out again to shoot and loved it. I am going to create another GX85 video soon, thanks for watching Jonathan!

[@earlfenwick]

Great video, I like your approach. I made a big mistake 6 or 7 years ago giving up a nice little Em5 system and spun out of control with G.A.S. I'm now about ready to sell of all this crap and come home to M43 again. There's something that just clicks with me and those cameras and those images. Subbed.

[@BrandonSoum]

Thanks! And yeah, it happens to all of us unfortunately. I know exactly how you feel.

[@sdhute]

sounds like my story looking to come back to M43 too. I like the 3 monochrome picture profiles on the 20mp sensor cameras. Here was my journey for the last two years Panasonic g95, Panasonic g9, Panasonic GX85, Panasonic GX9, Panasonic s5, Ricoh GR III, Ricoh CV4, Ricoh WG-6, Pentax k70, Pentax K1, Pentax p30, Pentax mx1, Chinon cm5, Minolta G HI-Matric, Sigma DP Quattro, Canon R, Fujifilm xe2, , Fujifilm x100v, Nikon z30, Nikon z50, Nikon z30, Panasonic s5 (again)

[@OldManGoatHair.6985]

Great video. I down sized from a Nikon D200 to the GX85 and I do not miss the extra bulk. The GX85 is small enough I can get into my windbreaker jacket with the 15mm 1.7 lens. I set up one of the custom modes to shoot in black and white and love it. This camera is a keeper.

[@BrandonSoum]

Neat set up as well! Thanks for watching, Alfonso!

[@jilleverheij7450]

Great video, I just ordered one and your video made me more glad I ordered this one hahah

[@BrandonSoum]

You can't go wrong with it! About to make more videos on it soon :)

[@raywu6787]

If you did the manual white lock with a camera color calibration device to reset the on-site white value to zero, you would shoot the top photo image than your believe or eve saw with your GX85.

[@georgios.marinoudis]

I find a bargain and bought it. It's ok camera. It's not for night use. Sensor can't handle it. But the thing that no one talks about is that the jpeg sucks especially at low light shots. Even if you reduce the NR to -5. Bad compression algorithm probably. I assume the kit lens 12-32mm doesn't help at all. Looking for a 14mm F2.5.

[@BrandonSoum]

I can agree with this, it doesn't do very well at night- only primes that are likely purely manual with fast aperture can take in more light and lower the ISO. Though your focus plane will differ but this is as much that can be done to combat this challenge of the camera. I didn't think about the algorithm but that is a likely thing as well.

[@ItsFaraz]

recommend it for someone who wants to shoot short films?

[@BrandonSoum]

It would depend if you’d be shooting audio separately, solely using manual focus, etc. This camera doesn’t have a mic. jack so audio will have to be recorded separately. But short films can definitely be shot on this. I’d take a look at other Lumix cameras first as those spec/features would fare way better; G85, G9, GH5… m43 bodies

[@thatsreallyamoon]

Like the man said, it doesnt have audio in. However, someone like me who only cares about visuals and syncs music to it later, it would be just fine. I still keep it even though I have an S5 and a G9ii.

[@donovanchin]

I was considering getting one of these as a cheap and stealthy street shooter. Did you also consider getting the GX9 instead of the GX85?

[@BrandonSoum]

I actually was considering the GX9! It’s just that it didn’t fit my budget and couldn’t get myself to get it unless I knew I would enjoy photography starting out; hence why I got the older brother instead.

[@BrandonSoum]

Thanks for watching, Donovan!

[@donovanchin]

@@BrandonSoum I'm actually thinking the same way as you are which is why I'm also leaning towards the GX85

[@donovanchin]

@@poupou5833 oh I didn't know that the GX9 would have worse battery life.

[@davidchok2025]

@@poupou5833 Get extra Original Panasonic batteries. I have 3 batteries total for my GX9. The Price was very reasonable and the battery life should not be used as a reason for negative opinion. I have a Nikon Z7 Full frame camera and I also had 3 batteries. All Mirrorless camera have poor battery life compared to Non Mirrorless camera

[@AmbientWanderer]

The auto focus issue is partly down to the lens you were using.

[@heyboy7499]

just got one yesterday

[@BrandonSoum]

Nice! You’ll have fun with it

[@stevethomas2559]

Sept, 2022 you can find it new, everywhere in the UK for £449 with the 12-32mm Panasonic lens. A bargain.

[@Realletsplaygrey]

I want this camera with the 20mm

[@littledevil971]

panasonic gx85 vs g100 2022 I focus on photography Which image file is better? non video

[@iub.9893]

I'm divided between this camera and the sony A6100. And i really dont know what to choose.

[@BrandonSoum]

Sony is a great choice as well. If you are looking to be into Sony in the future, their lens line up go altogether

[@iub.9893]

@@BrandonSoum thankyou for the time!

[@kingdavid2120]

I'm currently looking at the lumix g85 and the gx85 am I missing anything if I buy one over the other?

[@BrandonSoum]

G85 is slightly bigger, more on classic Dslr style body. Specs inside are pretty similar but you’d be paying for weather sealing, flip screen, but no flash- separate purchase. Those are the main differences with the g85.

[@Willowox]

The video this camera produces is incredible for the price. The auto focus is the achilles heel, but having said that I find it in good lighting, it has close to no issue at all. It is only in low light it is best to go manual.

[@BrandonSoum]

100%, I am quite surprised with the video quality when shooting. Definitely stay in manual focus for video and you'll have a great moving image. Thanks for watching!

[@mostafasoliman6745]

Bro You are amazing ❤

[@abchappell01]

Those are beautiful photos :)

[@BrandonSoum]

Thanks Anthony!

[@billanderson2518]

I too like the GX85 but I seem to go the batteries at an alarming rate. Also I would like to buy a telephoto 400 mm lens but the Panasonic lens for this camera is very expensive. Are there any alternative lens out there which would fit this camera.

[@BrandonSoum]

True, I have to be very conscious on leaving the camera on when I have it out, so I do turn it off when I can. As for any telephotos. I haven't dipped into that market quite yet for the M43 system, but will want to one of these days! Thanks for watching, Bill!

[@michaelgraflmusic]

I got the GX80 a few months ago and was a bit miffed that it only did PAL framerates. Then I found out that it supports NTSC framerates via boot option as well. The GX85 apparently can't do that vice versa. Just FYI for GX80 owners.

[@lewis.Prods9]

Bro, I'm undecided between the canon m200 and gx85 , I want it mainly for video clips and create content for social networks, which one do you recommend? Greetings from Cuba 🇨🇺

[@BrandonSoum]

Hmmm… I trust Canon’s AF above Lumix, though it is an older system. Both are compact. If you want more lens selection, the Gx85 has far more that will fit the mount vs Canon’s M Mount. So it has to be which to prioritize. You could always manual focus, so imo… Gx85

[@princerob20101]

Question, so I was thinking about starting a photography business would this be a good camera and start shooting events with

[@BrandonSoum]

For an everyday, family type camera it is great for general use but I would go for a little higher in Megapixel and a faster, sharper lens if wanting to stay in the M43 system.

[@redmille1000]

My Canon 1DS is gathering dust after buying a GX80!

[@edjefferson9175]

Put the 15mm f/1.7 on it . And try the G95 next. Just got one for $450 and comes close to the GH5.

[@BrandonSoum]

Yes! I just recently got the Panny Leica 15mm and can’t wait to try it. Video may be coming soon!

[@EdwardUmpaFilms]

You got excellent footages/photos here sir! I just bought my lumixgx80 last month, and still new to photography. I really want to be taking pictures like this badly 😅 and i got prime lense f1.7 25mm as well. Is this lense good to start with practicing sir? Like landscape aswell? I know its good for portrait, but what you think of landscapes? Should i use this or the kit lense? :) thanks sir. Much appreciated:)

[@BrandonSoum]

Thank you! That prime is a great one but could be tighter for landscape if you're in a city or urban scenario but you can still take shots of land with that 25mm depending on where you stand but I recommend going wider for landscape, that way you can capture any and all surrounding area. The kit lens will do if used properly!

[@russellbutterfield1419]

I have a GX9 which is very similar I don't have any issues with recording video at all.

[@kosmidts]

On this camera you need a good prime! Not this zoom, that is nog good at all. Thanks for the video!

[@markusjentesart]

Got this camera with the two kit lenses in 2019 at Best Buy's Black Friday sale. It was to be my back up camera for my Sony A7II. It is a superb little camera for travel and most video needs to be honest. Small form factor lenses makes this so easy to bring around on shoots. Fast forward to 2023, It is now the only camera I own. Looking to see what Panasonic will do for this range of cameras in the future.

[@eleaster]

I think I saw some of the sample images from another youtuber.

[@BrandonSoum]

Odd. I only use my images I’ve taken in review videos.

[@raynauldsales2269]

I love GX85!

[@JP4drumsFarrell]

Low light issues with M4/3? Are you kidding!!!

[@kuro2233]

Dude i thought u we're in San Antonio for some reason

[@BrandonSoum]

It's a fair assumption. I go around Texas, but live in DFW!

[@reyniercarballosa1361]

You live in Fort Worth?

[@BrandonSoum]

Yes, I do!

[@thegreatvanziniphotos5976]

Just got a used gx7. Having a hoot. I sub'd.

[@BrandonSoum]

Both compact and handy, fun shooters. Thanks for watching!

[@yuhn5941]

Hello, i just bought the gx85 and got a 35-100mm 0.9/3.0ft and I’m starting photography Anny advice for the set up at night or good lenses to go with ?

[@BrandonSoum]

Nice! When shooting at night, keep your aperture as wide as it can go (on your lens, 2.8) and any lens that has a lower number will be faster and will allow more light in but will also cost more. As for shutter, if your scenes are more still and not so rapid in movement. You could get away with shooting at a 1/60th or faster if need be. Thanks for watching!

[@yuhn5941]

@@BrandonSoum thank you for the advice u got a new sub for sure, well explain videos and quality commentary !

[@aidanduncan8187]

sharpness issues are your lenses

[@BrandonSoum]

Yes! I realize that is a part of it too. I just got a new lens that I will be testing soon

[@AntonKinov]

📸👍

[@dari_pavli]

Клас, дуже цікаво зараз обираю між nikon d5300 і цим

[@BrandonSoum]

If you like a slimmer form factor; Choose this one, if you want a more classic DSLR body and style: the Nikon.

[@kennethlee1977]

X-E4

[@BrandonSoum]

That’s a good alt. And I was looking at that since I like Fuji, but it is too minimalistic for me. I prefer the X-E3 buttons and dials but if the E4 had those- yes!

[@bobjohnson9597]

If you think this is not an excellent video camera then your must be defective. I use this camera in both 4k and 1080 exclusively throughout Singapore, Malasia and the Philippines in all conditions even enveloping in a plastic ziplock bag with the ehd of the lens cut out durring heavy rain and all footage was more than usable. The only complaint I have is how easy it is to accidentally shut it off while trying to change the mode dial. This mighty beast is an excellent vlog camera if you keep yourswlf in the rerlection off the lens cover since the rear screen does not allow selfie view.

[@ChrisCarson]

Without a twiddley or an aperture ring, anybody who knows how to use a camera is not going to want to buy this one...

[@BrandonSoum]

That’s fair, but you can control shutter and aperture with the two dials on the body via thumb and index finger. But an aperture ring is nice and some manual m43 lenses actually have them!