Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ85D 2026
A 60x optical zoom lens paired with in-body stabilization and 4K video recording offers an 18.1MP sensor in a mere 120g body. The bundled accessory kit—including tripod, filters, an extra battery and LED light—makes it a complete, ready-to-shoot package with no additional purchases. This camera suits beginners and travelers who want a lightweight, single-lens solution for capturing distant wildlife and wide landscapes without lens changes.
Type compact
Sensor 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch
Burst 10 fps
Video 4K @30fps
IBIS Yes
Weight 120 g
29 Overall Score
Price $640
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong stabilization (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average build (2th percentile)
- Below average sensor (14th percentile)
- Below average video (19th percentile)
- Below average display (24th percentile)
What owners think
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | 1/2.3-inch" |
| Megapixels | 18.1 MP |
| ISO Range | 80 |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| EVF Resolution | 2.36 M dots |
Build
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.3 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB | USB-C |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ85D | Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 | Sony Alpha 6700 | Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II | Nikon Z5 II Z5 II | OM System OM-1 OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | compact | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 18.1MP 1/2.3-inch | 40.2MP aps-c | 26MP aps-c | 24.2MP full-frame | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 425 | 793 | 1053 | 273 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 20 | 11 | 12 | 30 | 120 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 8K @60fps | 4K @120fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 120 | 579 | 413 | 590 | 620 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Af | Evf | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ85D | 31.1 | 80.1 | 2.2 | 61.8 | 19.4 | 14.1 | 44.7 | 23.6 | 37.6 | 25.2 | 69.6 |
| Fujifilm X-H2 X-H2 Compare | 86.4 | 95.1 | 89.1 | 83.9 | 95.1 | 98 | 96.6 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 92 | 93.1 |
| Sony Alpha 6700 Compare | 97.2 | 85.3 | 90.5 | 66.9 | 88.9 | 91.6 | 94.8 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 92 | 83 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark II R6 Mark II Compare | 98.2 | 86.1 | 94 | 87.2 | 82.5 | 46.3 | 98.6 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 92 | 98 |
| Nikon Z5 II Z5 II Compare | 80 | 87.7 | 95.1 | 87.4 | 83.9 | 51.5 | 90 | 81.3 | 92.9 | 99.2 | 83 |
| OM System OM-1 OM-1 Compare | 93.7 | 96.9 | 81.6 | 99.7 | 82.5 | 38.4 | 93.9 | 81.3 | 82.4 | 81.4 | 83 |
Price
Value & Pricing
From $640
Newegg 2 offers From $640
Amazon 1 offers From $675
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