Long Term Lumix GX80/GX85 Review // 2 Years

[@MicroFourNerds]

This was so fun to make, looking back on some of my fave photos with this little camera!

[@KhairulImam10100]

Can we see the detail of each picture taken?

[@fellowcitizen]

Thanks! Lumix really need something like the GX85 for the S line.

[@billb8262]

So some weeks ago I asked you if I'd be crazy to buy one now. I listened to your advice and bought it. It has not once let me down. The photos are stunning and I take it with me all the time. I'm discreet now, not looking like a pro photographer with huge gear, and I'm getting better photos because of it. People just ignore me. It's wonderful. And the IBIS is awesome. I have not one complaint so far after hundreds of photos. Thank you Emily!

[@nathandavis5099]

I left Nikon full frame (D610) because I just didn't want to pick it up and go shooting anymore. Shooting events and festivals was an exercise in hand cramps. Enter Panasonic's GX85. I bought the 2 lens kit and added the 42.5mm 1.7 and haven't looked back. The GX85 has stunned both my Nikon-shooting father and my camera club with the image quality. It's great to be able to slip it into a pocket and take it anywhere. I added the 3D-printed grip this spring and would have been happy with the camera into the future if the thumb wheel hadn't died while I was waiting for the grip. I was so impressed with the entire Lumix shooting experience that I upgraded my main camera to a G9 and kept the GX85 as my pocket/compact camera for traveling light.

[@billb8262]

I did the same. Put my D750 Nikon down and picked this up. I don't miss it. At all. The GX85 just does the job, does it well, has smaller files and takes stunning photos with great colors. I have zero complaints so far.

[@peterlemke3468]

Cool that you go for photo walks with your dad. 👍👍

[@oneduelist]

Always lovely to see a camera review that has heart and not just tech specs :)

[@skfineshriber]

I’m with you! Love my little GX85! And it’s an incredible value right now. Thanks for showing it some love. 😁

[@JonBushell]

You are inspirational. You get technically sublime shots with budget gear. Ace.

[@kathleenjones415]

So many of these images are mind blowing gorgeous! They would make some good prints...

[@lrojas305]

I've had this camera for 4 years and I still love it. So versatile, even with it's minor limitations which I actually see as a strength. Forces me to be more creative with my shots.

[@Kourkoumelakis.A]

I have a GX80 for about 2,5 years too and I really love it! It's my everyday camera and I use it also for second camera in weddings and shootings. It's a really wonderful camera to use, truly easy, portable, and full of capabilities! I sold my 12-32mm kit lens and my Panasonic 20mm f/1.7, and now I own 2 of the best lenses in my opinion: The Panasonic 15mm f/1.7 and the Panasonic 42.5mm f/1.7. I can shoot from landscape to street with the 15mm, and I have the 42.5mm for portraits, macro, etc. Just loving my sweet GX80 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@ahenson4297]

The more and more I see videos on the GX85/GX80, it seems like this is THE camera to buy if you wanna dip your toes into photography on a budget, as well as being something to grow with. Cheap lenses, a HUGE lens selection, has the ability to record in 4k, mic input, stabilization, and great for street photography. Currently has a deal for $500 for the body and 2 lenses. Wtf?! I’d be a fool to not buy this thing. It’s currently mid-December of 2023 and I think if I bought this camera right now, it would still be good for me 3-4 years down the road. Also, I LOVE your channel! Very informative and fun to watch! Subscribed :)

[@martingreenberg870]

Correction. NO microphone input. Too bad. Why LUMIX? Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@mattisulanto]

Spot on, it is a great little camera. Good to see you putting out new videos again.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thank you 🙏 yes very happy to be back!

[@powerforward1955]

Thanks a million for sharing. I’m researching “pick-up and go” cameras so I don’t have to lug around my mid-sized Canon. Then, suddenly a light came on and I remembered a LUMIX ZS model in my file cabinet that I bought new 10-years ago. It’s in premium shape. So, I pulled it out and was amazed at the quality and even video as well as manual mode. I need to upgrade. I recall the exhaustive research I did on that camera 10-yrs ago and convinced my sister to buy one; so I know Panasonic/LUMIX works for me so I’m shopping for a GX85 or comparable without breaking the bank...Lord knows prices are extremely high during this pandemic. God bless and Be well.

[@disraelidemon]

Absolutely love the GX80. I got mine in December 2016, and I use it so much I got a second one back in March so I could have a two- lens street photography kit. Both cameras fit into a Cosyspeed holster (which I bought on your recommendation btw, excellent bit of kit)

[@justalexhimself]

Yeah, fully agree with this video. I use the GX80 as my 'main' camera for client work, and no one has ever complained about image quality. Don't even feel like I should upgrade it.

[@chinenko7741]

Hi Alex! I find your comment as a relief, many reviews indicated that the GX80 could not be your main camera, they even put it as C camera and that it was only good for street or travel photography. I switch from a Sony A6000...Thank you!

[@wwz3320]

@@chinenko7741 hey, curious why did you switch from sony?

[@chinenko7741]

@@wwz3320 Hi! Well I switched because I was tired of the overheating and the old Sony's color science mostly in video.

[@wwz3320]

@@chinenko7741 thx for your answer. I was choosing between those two for photography and got gx80, mostly because of better kit lens, but sometimes I got some regrets about not getting "a bigger sensor". I understand that it doesn't matter to me but that mainstream stuff got into my head :p

[@chinenko7741]

@@wwz3320 That's a mistake that ppl like us made with our first MFT camera, for stills i learned you can't shoot at the same conditions like you did with APS-C, you need a little more light or tricks to get more quality because is really a smaller sensor. I don't mind because I'm a Social Media Creator but the difference it's noticeable, at least in stills.

[@stephenmacneil5753]

I absolutely love my GX85...so discreet with fabulous imagine quality!

[@mhsvz6735]

Thank you for another excellent video! Another small but excellent camera in terms of image quality and price is the Canon EOS M-100 with APS-C sensor. Currently goes for around $300 new on eBay with 15-45mm kit lens. And size is about the same as the Lumix GM-5. Excellent touch screen and very easy to use menu system. I know, blasphemy on the Micro Four Nerds channel, but you asked the question at the very end of this video about other small but good cameras.

[@qfapodcastabouthowardstern]

Love your channel. I bought this about 5 years ago as a backup rangefinder for my Olympus E-M1 and recently when I tried to sell it and nobody was interested, I realized it was best to keep it anyway because of the form factor and extreme portability. My wife loves shooting with it, and having the ability to shoot 4k in such a tiny camera is a massive bonus, particularly when you can upload the Cinelike-D preset. They now sell very decent third-party grips to make it easier to handle with the larger pro lenses and it's wonderful.

[@MortAllachie]

Just ordered one 🫣 This will be my frist M4/3, so pretty excited. I usually shoot with Fuji, and love all of them, but this seems to be a fantastic travel/edc camera with that tiny kit lens. Been following your channel for a while now, and I like it a lot. Keep up the good work, and stay nerdy 😊

[@MortAllachie]

So instead I ended up picking up a used GX9 today. Only managed to shoot and edit a few shots, but this little thing is awesome. Coming from APS-C I was a little skeptical but even in harch light condition this camera manage just fine. Looking forward to bring it with me to London this summer 😊

[@Paul_anderson_creative]

Nice... GX9 for me. Swapped a D5300 and D5500 for this one camera. 81 countries and 228,000 images, 24k this last year and it is my favourite ever travel cam. Sturdy and great for street, architecture, people and more... Enjoy...

[@-mustang-9383]

you really understand how to see the light :D

[@Footski1]

I have been looking at a GX800 as a beginners camera for my wife, but after your excellent video, am seriously considering the GX80. That said she will decide for herself....

[@staffordfields4670]

I just updated my G85 to a GH5... got a bunch of Lumix lenses... love the 12-35! and just got the 8-18 for RE Photography. BUT needed a small travel camera and didn't want to get away from the 4/3 line. Right now Amazon has the GX85 with the normal kit lens AND the 45-150mm for onlly 495 US. THATs a steal! I am loving the little camera.. only had it a few days but like you... I think this little thing packs a punch! And so small that nobody will think seriously of 'being photographed'... Thanks for the video... and I AGREE... its awesome! :)

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Spencer got this camera and 3 lenses for $400 a few years back (25mm bonus lens). Search "Spencer GX85" and you will find him. His footage is stunning.

[@cp99music]

Got the GX85 (on your channel’s recommendation) as my first “big kid” camera and I love it so much. I just wish my photos looked as good as yours lol

[@patricklgreen]

Keep shooting. They will be one day.

[@EstelonAgarwaen]

i can give a +1 to that. its my main camera and i dont want anything bigger. (have a nikon dslr i got for cheap on ebay, but its too bulky) the GX80 is great cause its smol and has all you need.

[@stevensmek]

Je reviens d’un voyage à Lisbonne ! C’est la première fois que je prend un vrai appareil photo pour remplacer mon iPhone. Je suis parti avec mon GX80 ! Je suis revenue avec des magnifiques photos !! Cet appareil photo est excellent !! 👌

[@patricklgreen]

This is my second vid of yours I love to death. I own two mirroless cameras. One is the Pentax Q and I loved your tribute to it. The other is the GX85. It is one of my favorite street shooters. Everyone says you "need" a Ricoh GRII or a Leica M9. Nope. This little guy is great with either the panasonic 25mm prime a 7 artisans lens. It is a hella great little workhorse and I love going out and playing with it. If I want something with me all the time...the q is in my jacket. If I want to do street and do not want a bag with me, I grab my GX85. It is a camera I love in my arsenal. Thank you for giving it the respect and love it deserves.

[@rayrussell777]

I have owned a GX80 for three years now and, yes, it is a great camera. Have kit 12-32 lens, a super performer, and treated myself to a 7.5 Samyang fish eye, which is great fun. 🙂

[@simoneshymone6209]

I love it too. I watched your reviews before buying it and i m very satisfied. I m using it to shoot a homemade film with my friend and it s giving me a lot of freedom and it s so comfortable to use.

[@realmadera]

My first GX85 got wet while I was on vacation it took me 2 years to get a replacement. It's my favorite camera I wish it was weather sealed to handle some water splash.

[@AnandaGarden]

Wonderfully enjoyable as always. Thank you for sharing the beautiful images. Since you asked - aaargh - I'm a Canon guy, just bought the video beast baby grandchild of my FF 6D, the M50. I envy you for the stabilization and video features of the GX80/85, however I believe it's my dharma to produce stuff that's crayoned with Canon colors, kind of suits my subject matter. But gosh, I do love these dinky little cameras. Some of the most fun I've had was with the lowly, forgotten Fuji X-E2, so sweet with the 18-55. Anyhoo, thank you, Emily. I feel part of the family if not a Micro 4/3 insider.

[@ivanhiloma9246]

Love your video and photos!!! Planning to get mine.

[@johnnyonline]

My 'proper' photo camera is a Canon 6D and my 'proper' video camera is a fully rigged BMPCC4K so of course the camera I take most places that isn't just a phone is my GX85. Still going strong in 2023.

[@testowykana1763]

Hey man, I see you again commenting in some gx80/85 video :) It's funny because I use a very similar setup: GX80 + 5dMk2 and BMPCC4K :)

[@lumixographer2185]

Just back from a brilliant day at the beach with my 3 little m4/3 bears. Papa Bear, G9 with 100-300mm, hibernated in the bag. Momma bear, GX85 with 45-175mm power zoom, came along hanging by neck strap. I dare anyone to walk 2 miles along a beach with a full frame camera and a 90-350mm lens on a neck strap! Ouch!!! Add a rambunctious golden retriever on leash and off running while trying to shoot. The GX85, aka Momma Bear, was fantastic! Great color, quick focus, vivid video! What more could you ask for? Oh, yes. No neck/back strain! As Momma Bear was busy with telephoto, Baby Bear (aka GX850 with 14-42MM power zoom) popped from the pocket to capture the panorama of the beach. What a brilliant combo! And best of all, both cameras worked even with gloves on my hands. No frozen fingers. Try that with a cell phone! Love your reviews and commentary (subscribed).

[@evercrush864]

It’s such a great little camera! So small, great images, and fantastic video. The kit lenses are awesome as well!

[@RicoResolves]

I've got a GX1, G80/G85, and GH5. On my holiday last year I took the GX1 with me for most occasions. Now, it'll probably be the G85. I've got a Canon G7X Mark II which I love as well, that one is like my EDC.

[@martingreenberg870]

Thank you for this review. It was costly for my wallet. Was at my local camera store asking setup questions for another camera. Passed the used camera section and there was a GX85 for sale. I’d checked their website last night and it wasn’t listed. This GX85 must have been placed in the case this morning. Great timing! The camera lacked the triangles that attach to the lug. Got the salesman to throw in the replacement for free. The camera came with a battery and charger. There was a thumb rest on the camera! No strap though. $399. $440 with tax. A fair price. Emily if I hadn’t seen this video the GX85 would still be in the used camera case and I’d be $440 richer. Mask On Nurse Marty “Ret”

[@monchan54]

I've got a Canon 60D, 5D2 & 80D acquired in that order. Two months ago, when the price for a GX85 w/ 12-32mm kit lens & a 45-150mm telephoto went $1 below $500, I decided to get one after watching rave reviews about it, including yours. Not a week later, a brand new Sony RX10ii bridge camera that I'd been eyeing for the longest time became available for less than $800 (these things still go for $1K & above!) and I snatched that as well. Although I love the size and portability of the GX85 as well as the quality of its photos & video, I've been bringing the Sony more due to its having a 24-200mm eq focal range and a constant aperture of f2.8, as well as many other features such as having a built-in ND filter and a leaf shutter that allows for fast shutter speed flash syncing. However, I am so dissatisfied w/ its color rendition in stills w/c I have to shoot in JPEG since the LR version I have on my dinosaur laptop doesn't recognize its RAW (even the Lumix's BTW). Since I don't like changing lenses too much, I'm thinking about getting a travelers combo fr Olympus (M.Zuiko Digital ED 14-150mm F4.0-5.6 II and M.Zuiko Digital 17mm F1.8) that's on sale for $699 on Amazon. I'm thinking about also adding the LUMIX 42.5mm f1.7 lens to these later. What are your thoughts on these? (P.S. Thoroughly enjoy your videos. Pls keep them coming!)

[@JoseGonzalezIII]

I'm in love with my GX85. Found the perfect lens for me using it as my Twitch camera (7artisans 25mm 1.7, just needed a little more bokeh than the kit lens allowed for my angle) and I'm blown away at how well it does for video. Manual or Auto Focus looks great always and I feel good enough to introduce myself into serious shooting when the time is right as well.

[@glsracer]

I just bought a used GX85 with 12-32 and 35-100 to go along with my G9 and myriad of lenses I already had. So far I'm loving it. I was holding out for a GX10 (and hoping they would basically update the GX85) but I came across a great deal and had to buy it. I'm super impressed with the video and stabilizer, the AF is bout 90% of the G9's performance in lower light, and the single shot speed and buffer are more than adequate. Sharpness and noise performance aren't far off the 20 MP sensor either. Truly a very nice camera.

[@eckieboy]

I feel exactly the same way about my little DMC-GM5 it’s absolutely fantastic.

[@imagenatura]

Had a gx85 for for 2.5 years. Sold it for a A7rii. Sold the Sony and got a Olympus PL9. Now moving on to EM5 iii.

[@Munky332]

Odd progression lol

[@cineffect]

Went similar road, but kept my EPL-9, it is a beast a beauty body, can do wonders, like grading in the camera, 4K and even a 120p slowmo.

[@martingreenberg870]

Have body. Will travel. Mask On Nurse Marty (Ret)

[@TripleU-E]

I have my GX80 since October 2016 and I still love it. People are so natural when I use my GX80, it's not the big PRO-thing and they do not even recognise it. The only missing thing it a microfon-input.

[@patrickmcfadden1689]

Another nice video. I loved my 1st GX85 I got new in 2019 so much that I added a 2nd one that I picked up defective at a pawn shop. After paying for repairs in total it was only a little over $200 usd. My G7 I got used for around $200 also at a pawn shop but I don't take it out much because of the lack of IBIS but it is still a great camera. I basically shifted the G7 work over to a new G95 I got a couple of years back. I look forward to adding a GX8 to my stable but just can't justify the cost yet.

[@JohnRogersWalks]

What a wonderful video - I feel the same way about my GX80. I was just thinking about changing it for something with better auto-focus and a mic input but I just love it so much I'm just going to find some more work-arounds to compensate for these two minimal downsides

[@3ver4fter53]

You're a great photographer. I love your pictures.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thank you very much 😊🙏

[@Marlon_Torres]

Such a great camera! It truly packs a lot of great feature. Loved mine while I had it. Good stuff Emily!

[@michaelforshaw7140]

Literally just bought one new. It’s going to be with me and my boy when we walk about. I have a DSLR but it gathers dust due to size.

[@alexflanagan1352]

Love this little camera. Bought it second hand for 320 euros and it's the camera I use the most. Tiny and compact with great image quality. Have hardly touched my Sony a7ii since I bought it. If only it had a mic jack but aside from that an excellent camera all round.

[@Halfpint71]

I bought my GX80 for taking away on holidays, as I owned a Canon 7D at the time, and that is way too big to lug around. It's now my main (and only) digital camera. I love it. I sold the kit lens (i didn't like the distortion) and bought the Panasonic 25mms 1.7. It's a beast.

[@3goodeyes]

Couldn’t agree more with your points here. I think another thing I love about it is that it’s very easy to try new things. A $90 pancake fisheye lens? Sure! A $150 telephoto lens? Why not. Really let’s me experiment before buying something on full frame mounts

[@bartdevries8531]

Totally agree. Never touched my Nikon again getting it. With a 14mm on it’s super portable. But around the house the 25mm is on, makes fantastic photo’s of the kids.

[@PaulTakesPhotos]

I used and still use the Panasonic Lumix LX100 (I). I love the fact that it has fully manual controls which have really helped me understand and develop photography. As for filming I used the DJI Osmo Pocket

[@walterzannoni]

I love my GX80 and love Lumix 42.5

[@williamd9958]

I bought this camera when it came out in 2015. It seemed so feature rich for the price point and it came with the 20mm 1.7 lens which is pretty sharp. I enjoy it still. I find myself using the Ricoh GRIII a bit more at times when I really don't want to feel like I'm caring a camera. Both cameras were purchased with the idea of not relying on the camera in my phone. I really don't like the images out of phones. Love your shots...spirit..etc...

[@TwangThang57]

I've mentioned b4 that I purchased a GX85 for my daughter based on your vids. It's truly wonderful!!! I personally shoot, what I consider to be the Fujifilm counterpart (w/out stabilization of course), the X-E3. I chose the Fuji for their color science, film sims, and the crop factor. I truly love shooting with it. That said, I am incredibly impressed with what the GX85 can do and would be equally happy if I owned it rather than the Fuji.

[@malcolmwright6948]

Thanks for the video, I've just ordered a second-hand one for £197 with only 53 shutter activations. It might get more use than my EM1 mk2. Thanks again.

[@heartsongdaughter]

Once again, stunning imagery!! 😍. Your unique perspective shines through these creatively wonderful and beautiful photos. Such lovely colors and angles… all of your work that I’ve seen so far is fantastic but these street images are the first ones I’ve seen in that genre that actually inspire me (and I’ve been watching a ridiculous number of videos trying to figure out which camera to buy 🤦🏻‍♀️). Do you offer online photography courses, by chance? Thank you for another stellar video - down to earth while still maintaining great quality throughout, very useful and insightful info, calm speaking voice, positive energy with sprinkles of entertaining humor throughout 👌🏽. You are a joy to watch and listen to 💖

[@MicroFourNerds]

Thank you for such a lovely comment! I have a Lightroom for beginners course which goes into how I edit quite in-depth (available on microfournerds.com) ☺️

[@heartsongdaughter]

@@MicroFourNerds You’re very welcome, it was well deserved 💖. And yay, thank you! 🥰

[@ilovealbundy]

Very nice video, thumbs up! I'm fully agree with you, i love my GX80 also a lot. It's a fantastic little camera, full of features. 👍

[@StudioBonn]

A funny video, thanks for that. Well, I'm in the same situation. Main is a GH5, second a GX9... you know which one counts more pictures 😉 Your grading on the Malta pictures is very nice!

[@evilgeniusentertainment]

Yup, me too!

[@Centauri27]

I also have a GX85 as my second camera. I bought it last year when I got tired of waiting for the E-M5 MkIII to come out. I wanted to use it with my Mitakon Zhonghi 25mm f/0.95 lens. I agree that it's just packed with all the good features that you can think of. Too bad it hasn't received more press. It is indeed a jewel.

[@ChrisOh]

Perfect timing. I had gx85, sold it and got 5d2. Now finding myself looking for a small camera again...full frame is not everything. Get what YOU need.

[@siceastwood2714]

Ok, this vid sold me on that one, so stoked to get it

[@osliverpool]

I got a GX80, inspired by your review of it here, a while ago (and I used your link, so you would have got a cut 👍). It was a stunning deal at the price, and I love it. I have a range of cameras, including FF and APS-C, but the GX80 gets used around 75% of the time. I've got a handful of Lumix lenses for general use, Zuiko 50/3.5 for macro, and other manual lenses for random fun. I've even been out shooting with Zuiko 200mm and 300mm lenses, and the stabilisation is so good I can get away with "leaning on a wall" shots for effectively 400mm and 600mm (which is handy for safe portraits in these social distancing days 🙂). It's not my littlest camera though - I got an even littler GX800 too, for a super tiny backup body. (Oh, I should add that a friend also fell in love with the GX80 after seeing mine, and got one too)

[@MattWetherill]

With you 100% - just love my GX85. Having seen some of your other stuff, I think I need a Crane M (or I think it's M2 now?) to go with it 🙂

[@MichaelGerrard]

Yes, yes, yes! GX80, fab camera. I have had mine for nearly three years. It is my main camera (I am not a pro). I love it. I often use it with the Olympus 60mm f2.8 lens. Handheld macro is possible! Actually I was surprised Panasonic didn't add IBIS to their new G100 because the GX80 is small has great IBIS. I also like using the Panasonic 12-32 lens, the 35-100 f4-5.6 is a gem too, it is so small but matches this camera well.

[@mirkotc67]

I got my GX7MKII in Japan last year in October. I found it in the best place for budget-constrained camera buyers: Map Camera. I have three lenses, the kit lens ( a pancake zoom 14-42 mm Vario G X), a 45-150 mm zoom, and my crown jewel: the marvelous Vario 25 mmm F1.7 prime lens. I agree 100%, the GTX80/85/GX7MKII will become a classic.

[@asteriskesque]

My go-to is a Pen F. Love that thing!

[@vaidehiarts]

To get into photography, I'd highly recommend the Fuji XT20, with a prime lens (such as 35 f/2), the 18-55 kit and manual glass. It's incredible. GX85 was my first MFT cam, and still is one of the best out there :)

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

So many people are hybrid shooters now that lack of IBIS is a deal breaker. Fuji looks awesome for pictures only or stationary video, though.

[@Ulrich.Bierwisch]

I bought the GX80 when it came out. I had the GH3 at this time and desperately wanted the stabilization for video. The GH5 was rumored and the GX80 seemed to be this great "always in the bag" camera plus a good B-cam for a possible GH5. A year later everything had turned out perfectly for me. Both cameras are still doing what I want. The GX80 lives most of the time together with the 14mm/2.5 or the 20mm/1.7. I love it when a plan comes together.

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

I’ve had the GX85 since it came out in 2016. I’ve loved it, hated it, sold it, and bought it back. It is a wonderful camera for many reasons, and it’s even changed the way I shoot, and not in a bad way. The biggest drawbacks are the poor EVF and limited dynamic range. But at least it’s got an EVF and, much like the days of slide film, you learn to avoid situations with excessive contrast. The in-camera jpegs are awful, but I’ve developed a RAW workflow that gets me great GX85 images very quickly. I still use it a lot, and can’t bring myself to sell it, even though I mainly shoot Fuji now (X-H1, X-T4).

[@DanceCommander]

Care to share any Tips from your RAW workflow? While i love the gx85 - i hate the camera jpegs. Considering switching to a Fuji Xt-20 for this Reason.

[@LyndonPatrickSmith]

Shosanna Dreyfus sure. Matti Sulanto over at Sulanto blog has a great free LR preset/profile that makes most GX85 images look very nice. The micro four nerd herself also has some nice looking presets/profiles on her site. The “Everything” one looks pretty cool but I haven’t bought it yet. Adobe changed their RAW processing engine in 2018 so all the newer versions of Lightroom and Photoshop work great with the GX85. Not so much can be said for older versions of LR. Since I live in the country I automatically apply the “Adobe Landscape” profile and it usually looks really nice for the country scenes I often shoot. I’d avoid the “camera matching” profiles because, well, they look like the in-camera jpegs. If I’m doing a portrait I’ll typically use a Mastin Labs preset: Fujicolour original for the pastel “light and airy” look, or more likely for me, Kodak original for some bolder, rich colours. Both of these have great skin tones with Panasonic files. The Ilford pack looks great for B&W work, but the B&W profiles and presets found in LR for free also look very good. Actually - the Monochrome and L. Monochrome are decent under “camera matching.” After all of that, here’s the short answer: apply the Adobe Landscape profile in Lightroom’s Basic Module, or a B&W profile. If you don’t like it or are not that familiar with photo editing, hit the LR “Auto” button also found in the Basic module. You might be surprised at the results. Try supporting Emily the MF Nerd with her presets/profiles! They’ll save you a ton versus Mastin labs, and they no doubt will work very well with Panasonic RAW files. Hope this helps. Good luck!!

[@diluteduk]

I've got one of these to get back into photography. I loved my full frame Canon 6D, but it was too big, bulky, and heavy. Yes it makes amazing photos, but what's the point of that if I don't want to carry it all day? So enter the GX80! So small and light, but still has great quality. I'm adjusting a bit to using a smaller sensor, but the compact-ness of it means I actually take a camera out more.

[@AlejandroQuimisR]

I have an Olympus OM-D E-M10 Mark III for 3 months now, I love it. Small, easy to use, stabilized sensor, in my opinion: really easy to learn how to use it.

[@dcxdanny]

Yup. I had my GX85 for almost a year, and it was a fantastic camera during that time, until it got real whacky with vertical lines in the frame. Went out and bought a Olympus camera to replace it and been using the Panasonic lenses with it - No problems with the them.

[@Lp-ze1tg]

I am glad that I bought one last year.

[@rott921]

I really like the channel, and I have GX9 and have a lot of fun with it. Though my just-go-out camera is a Pentax QS-1, usually with a c-mount cine lens. I really enjoy the short-focal length ones with a fixed focus distance. The QS-1 is what got me really into photography.

[@MicroFourNerds]

Ooh nice, I have a q10 I’m quite fond of 😁

[@wilkbor]

I'm sold on the GX85 for all the reasons you mention. I'm waiting for times to improve, but one day.....I will have it.

[@aidanduncan8187]

I'd love a video on your editing/grading workflow 🙂 your pics have a a great vibe

[@TypikSystemOFFICIEL]

Hi ! Nice pictures and videos ! gx80 was my first camera, 2 years ago too. i wanted to sell it to get a g80 for some reasons, but i just can't be separate from this incredible camera.

[@MorYohai]

I’m in the same fillings like you, it’s Amazing little camera, I can’t stop using it, I put my big Canon away and The Gx80 become my main camera.

[@rickietatum4319]

My got to camera that I use when out and about is... Tah Dah... My old lumix GX1. Yes you read that right, 1. Coupled with my Sigma Dn 1.9 art lens. It is small, compact and reliable and as I used film back in the day, it suits my ingrained... having to look for the shot,to look at things differently. It's ace. I love it.

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Missed out on a GX1 with 2 lenses for $100 because the owner didn't contact me the day I contacted him, and he sold it to another person the following day. Oh well.

[@rickietatum4319]

@@wellnesspathforme6236 that's a shame. It's a fantastic take anywhere camera.

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

@@rickietatum4319 Yeah, I knew it was a great deal on an older camera -- the lenses alone were worth more. Hopefully the person who bought it puts it to good use!

[@1fareast14]

Yup. This plus 42.5mm 1.7 is a great setup. Hope Panasonic does a proper replacement soon. Size stops me from getting anything higher-end.

[@KasaChaineSecrete]

I watched your video 2 years ago when you got it and since then I wanted to buy it, it really looks like a good camera for me

[@derekdelboy]

My main camera is a GX85 and I love it, went to it from the GX7. The size of these cameras are perfect. They don't imtidate anyone and you can get awesome candid shots. The only thing missing is a mic jack but I have a Zoom H1n for sound if needed.

[@janhenkins]

I have a GX80 as my "main" digital camera, and still have it's predecessor, the GX7. Apart from these two, I also have a gaggle of old GX1's rescued from FleaBay, which I treat like cheap GoPros that takes the same lenses as my GX80. If you want to have a bargain, get yourself an old GX1 for £60 or so. It takes 1080p video, and has passable sound, good enough to sync with sound from my Zoom H1. I love using all my Panny iron with my adapted M42 lenses for manual bokeh-fun. I also use all these M42 lenses on a "native" platform, my Praktica MTL5 SLR, so it's all swirl and bubbles! :-) My current favourite combo: My GX80 and Helios-44 lens, adapted with a Pixco speed-booster. This combination simply sucks in light like a singularity, meaning you can take pictures when it's almost too dark to see. Simply awesome! :-) The GX80 is surprising me every time I use it.

[@ejjohnson8647]

Thanks for this. I sold my similarly sized GX9 as it just wasn't a good fit for me. EM5ii is now the compact camera I reach for when my G9 stays home.

[@joeltunnah]

EJ Johnson, what didn’t you like about the GX9? I currently shoot an EM5iii.

[@ejjohnson8647]

@@joeltunnah GX9 is a bit too cramped for me, especially the EVF. EM5iii is fantastic, from what I hear.

[@mike969696]

I feel the same way about my GX80, which I bought secondhand about 18 months ago. It's a capable and sorted camera with good controls, excellent stabilisation, good AF, and generally good image quality. I've used it as a second camera for weddings with the M.Zuiko 45/1.8 on it. I try to use it at ISO 200 wherever possible and wish it was better at high ISO. To me it and the GX9, perhaps along with the Olympus E-M10 series are the stand-out good buys of the m4/3 bodies.

[@Andreas_tropicalwinter]

...have mine for 3years now and still love it. I took tousands of pictures with, caused by its size, it's always in my bag. Got the 17mm f1:8 olympus, and the 12-35mm f2:8 lumix...beside the 35-100mm and 25mm. I skipped the gx9 to wait for the gx10 and hope for a mic input and weather sealing...fingers crossed. Had the g70 too...also have an eye on the g9. Oh man...if money weren't a concern.

[@Bigfarmer8]

Lovely and humorous video as always :-) A go to camera that other (beginner) photographers could consider is the Olympus OM-D E-M10 MKIII (or MKII) which does most things just as good as the GX-85 and some maybe even a little bit better. For instance 121 af focus point versus 49 on the GX-85. To me especially ergonomics are better on the E-M10. Better grip and better controls. Also nice features like live time composite. For those who like video it does 4K video too.

[@JeevesTCW]

Great images and video. Love my GX9 & just bought the GX80 as a backup. V favourable 1st impression but I do wish the GX80 had a min shutter speed menu option which is so useful when shooting in AP mode. I would highly recommend the HG-GX9 hand grip when shooting with these cameras which transforms their handling making them well balanced even for lenses like the PL 8-18 f2.8-4 let alone the tiny PL15mm.

[@JohnAudioTech]

I got the GX85 twin lens kit. Added the 30mm 2.8 macro and 9mm Olympus lens cap lens. I want the 15/1.7 and the 42.5/1.7 so bad!

[@wellnesspathforme6236]

Can we expect another great gx85 sale in the near future? Spencer got a 3 lens deal (+25mm) for $400 new!. Look up his name and gx85 on TB -- he takes amazing footage.

[@ioanniskatsanos4673]

Awesome video. My go to camera is a canon m100 with the 22mm f2. It's like a compact camera, fits in every pocket. But still can do a lot... way better than a phone

[@hoorayforpentax3801]

I am very fond of picking up my Pentax *istDS for a casual walk around the block with my offspring. Sure, it's only 6MP and it doesn't do video AT ALL, but I'm not a video person myself and 6MP is more than adequate for family happy-snaps or when the light is good. Plus, the camera is small for a DSLR, light, and easy to handle, and Pentax Limited primes are very compact. The CCD sensor does interesting things with rich colours, especially with much older (e.g. Pentax Takumar M42) lenses, and there are times I've taken a tripod with me just so I can nip into the woods near my house and give it the long exposures it needs in there.

[@mitchellwnorowski6747]

I have an Oly em1 ii and an em10 iii i picked up a G3 for my son to vlog with. It only has 1080 and no ibis but it's super light weight. I like the Oly 14-42ez kit on it as well as the Sigma 30mm f2.8. I frequently swipe it from him.

[@soulchump86]

My first camera is the FZ300. The GX85 will be next for sure it just seems so versatile and has potential. I don't care about the age of the camera. I'm not getting paid for my photos yet.

[@BenPhanStudios]

Awesome! I'm thinking of getting one for travel. Does it have Cinelike D?

[@schwerdtr]

I agree the GX80 is already very nice and has a very good quality/weight ratio. When I want to travel lightweight I use the GX80 (or the GM5 that even more lightweight and smaller), when I want to make the best shots I use the G9. But if I really want to have fun I use the GX8 with the rotatable viewfinder and the splash-proof body ;-)

[@davidecastagno3607]

I have the gx80 and except the low light limitation of m43 its really brilliant

[@jonhermannsson9231]

very good video - really nice pics - I have had my GX85 for 2 years and yes very nice little camera - I was always confused as far as the GX8 which I also have and the GX7 which I also have - which was the GX7 upgrade - The GX85 was ahead of the game when it came out as far as features and size - I think I would like to see an update soon - what I would like to see is a larger magnification in the EVF and higher res as well as better LCD - I think it might be a bit taller but keep the same width - new sensor which better iso performance and and yes the big one Phase Detect AF. PDAF - no more DFD only - Panasonic are going the way of Olympus if they do not stop sticking with their DFD only - even my iPhone tracks better then all of my Panasonics - yes Single AF is great - but that Tracking DFD AF is rubbish - endless pulsing - which is the nature of Contrast based system - I have largely switched to Sony A73's - which have super eye auto focus and even pet as well as great Tracking AFC - as well as Fuji XT1/2/3's many features of Panasonic that I miss - and of course the SH1 is just way way to heavy and large so no go Now with Olympus gone it will be hard to see what happens to M43 - Panasonics new Vlogging camera is a flop as it does not have good tracking AF - and no IBIS and lack of affordable wide angle lenses and heavy crop - Now with Canon and Sony coming out with new cameras as well - I think Panasonic is really struggling in even their FF L mount and it seems clear that Panasonic will never implement anything but their DFD which can't compete - that they will just go down hill sadly - along with Pentax - note how long also it has been since Panasonic updated any of their 1 inch bodies - to me it is clear that they are struggling and winding down with only FF L mount continuing - but with to large and heavy and expensive bodies and only DFD and Canon and Sony and Nikon and Fuji always improving their tracking AF. Panasonic will wind down and bow out in the next year or two

[@Andreas_tropicalwinter]

You're right... It's a shame and a waste of potential by panasonic. I wouldn't buy anything else then m43 if they improve. I love the IBIS, size, money/value, photo quality, video capabilities...but a new sensor would be nice. Full frame's still not for me, and I'm not into fuji...

[@alternativeken1]

your colour palette is very nice

[@iTedTube]

Lumix G9 is a too expansive dream for me, so i use my gx80 old friend... with pleasure !