For me the Panasonic G85 is about balance and sufficiency. It has traditional DSLR handling, suitably downsized in the M4/3 system for less bulk and weight, yet retaining comfortable button and dial ergonomics.

Pare this with the $200 Viltrox Speadbooster, and you have yourself a the GH5's baby brother. This is hands down the best camera you can buy at this price. If you don't care about the incredible built in stabilization, then just get the G7. But I could rave about this camera all day.

For the price you can't go wrong. B-cam to the GH4. Works great.

Overpriced

Purchase was great . quick delivery. No problems.

The quality of the still photos from this camera are superb. The new 5 Axis in camera IS along with lens IS is a great improvement that makes getting great images easier. One downside to this camera is that I wished it had similar button layout as that found on the Lumix GH4.

Compact; Convenient; Durable; Exceeded expectations; Inexpensive

button layout could be better

I just bought the G85 last week, I own Sony camera since at least the past 10 years (A7-Fs100-Aps-c sensor models...). I decided to replace my A7 by the Panasonic G85, I was kind of nervous, but honestly after a few days with the G85, I think I have a done a good move.

Good. Thanks

Arriving in stores roughly six months after the DMC-GX85 camera was announced, Panasonic's new DMC-G85 slots in just below the now venerable GH-4, to provide a slightly smaller and lighter SLR-styled model for enthusiast photographers and introduce a wealth of handy innovations, including improved...

Panasonic has made a name for itself in the past year not only on its solid technologies, but also for offering up very competitive cameras. The Lumix G85 is another great camera, one that gets better if you buy with its 12-60mm kit lens.