The Best Entry Level Camera? - 5 Reasons to Buy The Panasonic G80/85

Hi Matias! Can you please make video on how you color graded the footage from this video? The cineD and the first two clips especially the one with the palace. Thanks!

Just snagged one for £221 in UK. Originally bought a Gh4 but discovered the touch screen was not working so I will get my money back. That was £260 but at £221 the G80 gives me ibis and I think is smaller/lighter. Not up there with G9 or GH5 but only incrementally inferior at less than half the price.

Does G80 (europe) still shoot continuously without stop even if it makes multiple files?

Owning different gear I am still fascinated by the good value of my g85. Not expensive, fully articulated screen,, stab for video and low light pics, good quality till 6400 isos (no need more) compact, good autofocus for pics (less for video but minor issue) large amounts of lenses and good customizable buttons, weather proof. Really compared to new and expensive cameras (and the price so cheap) really an almost ultimate camera. First time I don't feel treated only as a money spender

Is this a tiny tripod you are using? I wonder if you mind telling us what you were using.

Nice pictures from Västerås! :-)
How is the G85 as a streaming camera? What are the limitations?

Your camera reviews is nothing short of outstanding!

I think I'm going with this over the OLY-omd-em1. What was the lens reducer you quickly mentioned to turn it into (nearly) an APS-C camera? Viltrox ?? Thanks

280mm with 1 second shutter😯😯😯😯😯😯😯😯

Hey one quick question - is it possible to have a monitor attached that is showing the image while recording in-camera? :)
The answer would help me a lot in my decision - thx in advance! :D

Do you think this is still a good buy?

Can you help me? I just purchased a Lumix G85 and the screen hinge cover on the bottom has a little bit of play in it. Is this normal?

I own this camera and am quite happy. Except with iso, when shooting event in low light, and should stick with 1/100 or so. Do you have any video of type: amateurs video post processing? It would be nice to hear some recommendations. Something that does not need mac and a lot of time. Tnx. Amazing video as always.

Just bought one used but when I use M function screen goes black with a red dot.
Why is that?

I wanna did on this camera but the used prices are strong! Great post sir

Prices have acually gone up 30% (in sweden) since you posted this. Coincidence?

Less than $500?? Wow.. lucky. I really enjoy all of the content you put out. Great pics and recommendations. Thank you.

Hey man, I would really like to know. How did you get yourself started in Photography? If you don't mind me asking, how did you land your first paid client?

Mattias, I’m a primarily a film shooter so I’ve downgraded my digital set up a lot and got an XT1 (still amazing) and have some money for a video camera.

Should I sell that XT1 and have an XH1 for both video and photo or keep the XT1 and have a dedicated video camera like this G85?

Other than this camera, what other cameras would you recommend for people getting into photography? Budget is $600 - $650 (body + lens). I'm mainly getting into street, landscape, and event photography

I bought the GX model and deeply regretted it. :( Im keeping my eye on ebay for the G80

Is it fair to ask: This camera or the new Ricoh GR iii for the the average Joe? :]

Edit: This camera or the new Ricoh GR iii as a first camera for the average Joe?

great cam but went with A6300 cuz of better af n low light for much cheaper price

Nice video ! But i do have a question... You said that you bought it under $500 brand new, that means only the body ? Where do you live ? Here in France, at the time I write this comment the camera price is around 750€... I'm looking for deals ;)

Hi Mattias, ironically I got this camera for review on my site the same day you released your video :) haha. For me, the grip is uncomfortable, too small and thin and I have small hands. The strap lug is also sharp and digs into my shooting hand. I can't get into a camera that isn't comfortable to hold and I think everyone should hold a camera before they decide on it. Otherwise, I completely agree its an incredible value and a great little camera for the price.

just bought the sony a7 ii and kinda regretting not buying this thing :/

Can you or have you tested the Zenitar-M F1.7 50mm lense.

This is the camera I recommend to most people, it is so great for the price! And image stabilisation is well worth the upgrade alone from the g7 (which I also love 😆)

I had to look at the title again to see if the review was the G7 or the G80/85. Probably just me, getting old.

Once again your video is so relaxing and informative. Watching with my Sennheiser headphones the music and vocal audio is excellent!

I always enjoy your photos, too, esp.of little Gunpowder. She seems so blase about it all.

i have panasonic g80 and would recommend it to everyone

Awesome as always :)
I'm hooked on Sony since I left canon, but so informative!
Thank You, Rob

Hey how do you get your videos to look so good? I own a g85 and my footage come out looking pretty bad. Yours looks phenomenal

I guess IBIS may replace ISO & shutter speed for stills, but for freezing subject I don't think it'll work.
Don't have IBIS, correct me if I'm wrong.

Hi Mattias, I really like the look of your images. Especially colour. Could you please do a video on how you do your post processing ? Regards

Uploaded my first "cinematic" video with the G80 on this channel and all of my friends/family are blown away from the quality of this camera! I used the 30mm 1.4 Sigmma lens and it is one the best budget friendly glass on the market!

Reasons to use Olympus OM-D EM5 mki next !

I'm becoming more and more interested in Micro 4/3. It's a terrific platform. Image quality is good enough - but only just. I think that press photographers would be wise to consider replacing their bigger cameras with one like this.

The idea that mobile phones can match dedicated cameras is a joke.

Despite what some people say, M4/3 is a professional format. But don't expect to make huge enlargements.

For people who primarily shoot film but who want a digital kit as well, I think that a M4/3 kit is an ideal complement. The kit is very compact and it can be fairly cheap, unless you want the most modern bodies.

Any more lens recommendations?

Yes, it's a great body, but then, there is GX9 and E-M10 III, which are even smaller, lighter, and GX9 has a better sensor.

Where are you finding this for less than $500? On the link in the description and on amazon its closer to $800

I wish I could get as concise as you do! I'm learning though. I almost bought this camera but I was really after something even smaller. All these reasons really brought me close to doing it though.

If I wasn't trying to shrink my stuff, size and quantity, i'd have got it! So it's a good job you didn't do this video before :D


Also.. for some reason I didn't realise the X-H1 shuts off the EVF when you tilt the screen :O I love that!

I use, work with it, play with it, love it! I think's it's the best budget camera for my hybrid needs.

Your videos are so bad for my GAS :o
Thanks ! ;)

Mattias, we need you to review Fuji's XF10! Thank you!

Can someone tell me how are the JPEGs?

Love my G85. The weight is key. Matched with a Leica 12-60 the auto focus at 1080 works very well and the lens is parfocal which is mandatory for video. Nice presentation.

You should be able to disable the EVF sensor. I did on both of the Panasonic cameras I've owned.

Great review, as always. Somewhat OT, but I was wondering if you were still loving Capture One - you mentioned in your Richo GRII video that you had switched.

Can you do a video on the m50, love your vids are awesome.