Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850
Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9Camera summary
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850, made by Panasonic, is a powerful Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera. Announced on Jan. 4, 2017.
See full specifications| Feature | Score |
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| Autofocus specs |
4.5 out of 5 stars
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| Connectivity |
5.0 out of 5 stars
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| Exposure mode |
2.5 out of 5 stars
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| Photography features |
4.3 out of 5 stars
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| Physical |
0.2 out of 5 stars
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| Average Score |
3.3 out of 5 stars
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Sensor
This camera has a CMOS sensor with a 16 Megapixels resolution.
Focus points
This camera has 49 focus points. AF Face detection available, ideal for portraits and selfies. It offers AF tracking, which allows you to track moving objects
Max video resolutions
Expect recording in 3840 x 2160 with support for the following formats: MPEG-4, AVCHD.
Connectivity
Built-in wireless connectivity. Support for HDMI, so you can connect it to screens, monitors or any compatible device. Support for USB, transfer files and upgrade your camera's software directly from your computer.
Battery life
The battery of this camera can last up to 210 shots per charge with the included DMW-BLH7 battery. Consider that this value can fluctuate and depends on the mAh of the battery (sometimes generic batteries have more mAh) and also on the usage, the amount of time you use the screen, the flash, etc.
Although this camera may have a decent battery life, its performance is not as great as the most powerful cameras. Always make sure to carry one extra battery, just in case.
Other features
This camera doesn't include a microphone port, which can be a major headache when recording video or interviews, consider it before buying it.
Higher level cameras have a more higher mechanical shutter speed, this model's capabilities could be cumbersome by today's standards, so you should consider it before buying it.
Autofocus specs |
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| Af center | Yes |
| Af continuous | Yes |
| Af Contrast Detection | Yes |
| Af Face detection | Yes |
| Af live view | Yes |
| Af multi area | Yes |
| Af phase detection | No |
| Af selective | Yes |
| Af single | Yes |
| Af touch | Yes |
| Af tracking | Yes |
| Number of cross focus points | - |
| Number of focus points | 49 |
Connectivity |
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| HDMI | Yes |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| Wireless connectivity | Built-In |
| DXO color depth | 23.2 |
| DXO dynamic range | 13.3 |
| DXO low light ISO | 586.0 |
| DXO overall score | 73.0 |
Exposure mode |
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| AF area | No |
| average | No |
| Center weighted | Yes |
| Multi segment | Yes |
| partial | No |
| spot | Yes |
General |
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| AKA | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 |
| announced | Jan. 4, 2017 |
| Body type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| brand | Panasonic |
| msrp | $799.99 |
| model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 |
| predecessor model | |
Lense |
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| Focal length multiplier | 2�~ |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Macro focus range | - |
| Number of lenses | 128 |
Other features |
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| GPS | - |
| Self-timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) |
| Storage slots | 1 |
| Storage type | microSD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Timelapse recording | No |
Photography features |
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| AE bracketing | Yes |
| Aperture priority | Yes |
| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Custom white balance | Yes |
| Exposure compensation | Yes |
| External flash | No |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction |
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes |
| Max continuous shooting | 10.0 fps |
| Max mechanical shutter speed | 1/500s |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 |
| Shutter priority | Yes |
| WB bracketing | Yes |
Physical |
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| Battery life | 210 shots |
| Battery model | DMW-BLH7 |
| Battery type | Battery Pack |
| Crush proof | No |
| Dust proof | No |
| Environmental sealing | No |
| Freeze proof | No |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm |
| Shock proof | No |
| Water proof | No |
| Weight | 269 grs |
Screen |
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| Live view | Yes |
| Screen resolution | - |
| Screen size | - |
| Screen type | Tilting |
| Touch screen | Yes |
Sensor |
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| Max boosted ISO | - |
| Max image resolution | 4592 x 3448 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 |
| Min native ISO | 200 |
| RAW support | Yes |
| Sensor area | - |
| Sensor dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Sensor resolution | 16 |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
Headphone port |
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| Headphone port | No |
| Max video resolution | 3840 x 2160 |
| Microphone port | No |
| Video formats | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 |
Viewfinder |
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| viewfinder | - |
| viewfinder coverage | - |
| viewfinder magnification | - |
| viewfinder resolution | no electronic viewfinder |