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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85

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User ratings:
19
4.1 out of 5
19 user ratings
5 stars
36 %
4 stars
42 %
3 stars
15 %
2 stars
5 %
1 stars
0 %
Editorial reviews:
7
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7 editorial reviews
The LS85 is just what we look for in a low-cost camera, cutting back on frivolous extras but delivering on design, performance and image quality.Read more
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Pros

  • LS85 is simple and functional
  • It handles my tests well and also scores highly for ease of use

Cons

  • no sign of scrimping in the lens
  • There are no metering options

Key specs

  • CCD
  • 5.744x4.308 mm
  • 8 Mpx
  • 3264, 2448 px
  • 5.9
  • Multi point, Single
  • 2.5 in
  • no

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 - Technical Overview

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IconScreen size
2.5 in
Best:
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W710
Screen size: 6.7 in
IconISO maximum
1600
Best:
Pentax KP
ISO maximum: 819200
IconEffective pixels
8 Mpx
Best:
Hasselblad H6D-100c
Effective pixels: 100 Mpx
IconMax resolution
3264 x 2448 px
Best:
Leica M11
Max resolution: 9528 x 6328 px

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 - Full Specifications

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Sensor
Sensor typeCCD
Sensor size0.23 in
Sensor photo detectors8.0 Mpx
Effective pixels8.0 Mpx
Image ratio w:h
  • 16:9
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
Max resolution3264 x 2448 px
Other resolutions
  • 2560x1920
  • 2048x1360
  • 3264x2176
  • 2048x1360
  • 3264x1840
  • 1920x1080
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Optics and focus
Optical zoom4.0 x
Digital zoom4.0 x
Minimum aperture2.8
Maximum aperture5.9
Focal length equiv32 - 132
Focus adjustmentAuto
Autofocus
  • Multi point
  • Single
Manual focusNo
Normal focus range19.69 in
Auto Focus (AF) assist beamyes
Macro focus range1.97 in
Number of focus points9
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Photography features
Minimum shutter speed60.0 s
Maximum shutter speed1.0 s
Shutter priorityno
Aperture priorityno
Manual exposure modeno
Exposure compensation plus2
Exposure compensation minus-2
Expousure compensation steps1/3
Continuous shootingyes
Self-timer delay2.0 s
Subject / scene modesyes
Built-in flashyes
Flash modes
  • Auto
  • Fill-in Flash
  • Flash OFF
  • Redeye Reduction
External flashno
Continuous drive4.5 fps
Scene modes
  • Beach
  • Candlelight
  • Children
  • Dusk
  • Fireworks
  • Night
  • Night landscape
  • Night portrait
  • Panorama
  • Portrait
  • Sports
  • Sunset
  • Landscape
Self-timeryes
Metering modesMulti
Self-timer options
  • 2
  • 10
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Audio features
Built-in microphoneyes
Microphone typeMono
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Dimensions
Weight4.55 oz
Width3.81 in
Height2.44 in
Depth1.17 in
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Power
Battery life (CIPA)550
Battery technologyAlkaline
Battery capacity940.0 mAh
Number of batteries supported2
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Other features
Timelapse recordingno
Orientation sensoryes
Calendaryes
Date imprintingyes
Image editing modes
  • Resizing
  • Rotating
  • Trimming
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Image
ISO
  • 80
  • 100
  • 200
  • 400
  • 800
  • 1600
ISO Autoyes
ISO minimum80
ISO maximum1600
Boosted ISO maximum6400
Maximum image resolution3264 x 2448 px
White balance presets5
White balance modes
  • Auto
  • Cloudy
  • Shade
Custom white balanceyes
Photo effects
  • Black&White
  • Sepia
  • Vivid
Image stabilizeryes
Image stabilization typeOptical
Supported aspect ratios
  • 3:2
  • 4:3
  • 16:9
Uncompressed formatNo
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Screen and viewfinder
Screen size2.5 in
Articulated LCDno
Screen technologyLCD
Screen dots230000
Touch screenno
Live viewyes
ViewfinderNone
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Videography features
Maximum resolution848 x 480 px
Video recordingyes
Supported video file formatsMJPEG
Camera playback
  • Movie
  • Slide show
  • Thumbnails
Motion JPEG frame rate30.0 fps
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Design
Body typeCompact
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Pink
  • Silver
Environmentally sealedno
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Storage
Internal storage24.0 mB
Compatible memory cards
  • MMC
  • SD
  • SDHC
Storage types
  • SD
  • MMC
  • SDHC
  • Internal
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Connectivity
HDMIno
USB version2.0
DC-in jackyes
Remote controlNo
PictBridgeyes

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Panasonic - Editorial Reviews (7)

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Based on 7 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 review
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Published: 10.07.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 review
5.0

The LS85 is just what we look for in a low-cost camera, cutting back on frivolous extras but delivering on design, performance and image quality.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80
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CNET
Published: 27.03.2008
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Panasonic DMC-LS85 Review
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Imaging Resource
Published: 16.01.2009
Panasonic DMC-LS85 Review

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80
4.0

Users looking for an entry-level digital camera are spoiled for choice at the moment and the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 is one of the better options, providing good quality pictures and a ton of features at a very affordable price.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Review at Cameras.co.uk
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Photography Bay
Published: 05.04.2009
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Review at Cameras.co.uk

Cameras.co.uk has posted a review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85. The Panasonic Lumix DMC LS85 is well worth considering if you are in the market for a cheaper digital camera. It handles my tests …

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 review - Tracy and Matt's Blog
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Tracy and Matt's Blog
Published: 04.04.2008
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS80 review - Tracy and Matt's Blog

Panasonic have some of the most innovative digital compact cameras on the market, but how does their latest “suits-all” camera fair? INTRODUCTION Let’s