Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80 / G81 / G85

The G85 is Panasonic's mid-level all-arounder. It is very much a refinement of the

Overall image quality is very good ; Low image noise through ISO 3200 ; Dedicated Video Capture Button is always ready to record ; Full control over still image and video settings allow for total creative freedom no matter how you shoot ; Built-in...

Even when shooting with the EVF, the LCD touch screen is active making it very easy to change your touch AF or other features ; Higher ISO images are incredibly dull from noise

The Panasonic Lumix G85 is another fantastic Hybrid camera that offers full manual control and excellent quality in both still image and video capture. Their 4K burst and 6.1fps continuous AF burst shooting will blow you away along with the camera's...

Great image and video quality for the cash ; 4K Photos capture every moment ; Smart extras like focus stacking ; DSLR-lite design

Looks a little mainstream ; Doesn’t do enough to stand out

Ticks all the boxes for a mid-range CSC, with a few fancy features thrown on top, even if it doesn't win out in the style stakes

All the autofocus performance of the top-spec GH4, in-camera 5-axis dual image stabilisation works well, weather-sealed design at a fair price, 4K capture, vari-angle LCD

Front dial too easily knocked in its new design, sixth Fn button placement not ideal, 4K capture has limitations for high-end videographers, busies G-series lineup

The Lumix G80 might not be the most visually exciting camera in the world. Its DSLR looks are harmless, though, it's just perhaps not as eye-catching as the subtleties of its GX80 brother. The presence of this camera alongside the G7 also muddies the...

Excellent EVF and touchscreen ; Strong AF performance ; Good in-camera raw conversion ; Great results with 4K video

Only 16MP resolution ; Some over-complicated controls ; Interface could be simplified ; Noise reduction a little harsh

While not quite perfect, the G80’s feature set and performance make it one of the most compelling mid-range mirrorless propositions around.

Added in-body image stabilization ; Beefier battery life ; Weatherproof magnesium chassis

Battery grip required for headphone jack ; 16MP sensor lags behind the competition

This is arguably Panasonic's most compelling Micro Four Thirds camera for still photographers and videoographers alike, but it's surrounded by strong competitors.

Comprehensive features and controls ; Fast, flexible autofocus ; Outstanding video mode

Image quality a little behind the front runners

The Fujifilm X-T20 may be the camera to steal the show – we’ll be reviewing it as soon as we can. For now, though, the Panasonic G80 is the best sub-£1,000 CSC kit on the market.

Panasonic's unique technologies further enrich the user's photographic experience. The newly integrated Focus Stacking function lets users adjust the depth of field after shooting by simply selecting the focusing area. For even more creative...