Type |
Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera |
Recording media |
microSD Memory Card, microSDHC Memory Card, microSDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards) |
Image sensor size |
17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) |
Lens mount |
Micro Four Thirds mount |
Type |
Live MOS Sensor |
Total pixels |
16.84 megapixels |
Camera effective pixels |
16.00 megapixels |
Color filter |
Primary color filter |
Dust reduction system |
Supersonic wave filter |
Aspect ratio |
4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 |
Image quality |
RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard |
Image quality |
MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) |
Color Space |
sRGB, AdobeRGB |
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) |
AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 60 min with H-FS12032 / H-PS14042 |
Continuous recordable time (Motion picture) |
MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 40 min with H-FS12032 / H-PS14042 |
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) |
AVCHD [FHD/60p]: Approx. 30 min with H-FS12032 / H-PS14042 |
Actual recordable time (Motion picture) |
MP4 [4K/30p]: Approx. 20 min with H-FS12032 / H-PS14042 |
Still image |
JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds system standard) |
Motion picture |
AVCHD (Audio format: Dolby Audio 2ch), MP4 (Audio format: AAC 2ch) |
Still Image |
[4:3] 4592x3448(L) / 3232x2424(M) / 2272x1704(S) / 1824x1368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) |
Still Image |
[3:2] 4592x3064(L) / 3232x2160(M) / 2272x1520(S) / 1824x1216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) |
Still Image |
[16:9] 4592x2584(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) |
Still Image |
[1:1] 3424x3424(L) / 2416x2416(M) / 1712x1712(S) / 1712x1712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third system standard) |
MP4 |
N/A |
AVCHD |
N/A |
MP4* |
[4K] 3840x2160: 4K/30p: 100Mbps |
MP4* |
[4K] 3840x2160: 4K/24p: 100Mbps |
MP4* |
[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/60p: 28Mbps |
MP4* |
[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/30p: 20Mbps |
MP4* |
[HD] 1280x720: HD/30p: 10Mbps |
AVCHD* |
[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/60p: 28Mbps, 60p recording |
AVCHD* |
[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/60i: 17Mbps, 60i recording |
AVCHD* |
[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/30p: 24Mbps, 60i recording (sensor output is 30fps) |
AVCHD* |
[Full HD] 1920x1080: FHD/24p: 24Mbps, 24p recording |
WiFi |
IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode |
NFC |
No |
QR Code Connection |
Yes |
Password-less connection |
Yes (ON / OFF selectable) |
Type |
N/A |
Field of view |
N/A |
Magnification |
N/A |
Eye point |
N/A |
Diopter adjustment |
N/A |
Eye sensor |
N/A |
Eye sensor adjustment |
N/A |
Type |
Contrast AF system |
DFD technology |
Yes |
Post Focus |
Yes |
Focus Stacking |
Yes |
Focus mode |
AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
AF mode |
Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint |
AF mode |
(Full area touch is available) |
AF detective range |
EV -4 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent) |
Starlight AF |
Yes |
AF assist lamp |
Yes |
AF lock |
Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock |
Others |
AF-ON (One Shot AF), Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), AF+MF, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Shutter |
Light metering system |
1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
Light metering mode |
Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
Metering range |
EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent) |
Exposure mode |
Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
Auto / Intelligent ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step) |
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity) |
(Up to ISO3200 in motion picture recording) |
Exposure compensation |
1/3 EV step 5EV ( 3EV for motion picture) |
AE lock |
Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock |
AE bracket |
N/A |
White balance |
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting |
White balance adjustment |
Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias |
Color temperature setting |
2500 - 10000K in 100K |
White balance bracket |
N/A |
Type |
Single curtain focal plane shutter / Electronic shutter |
Shutter speed |
Still image: Time (Max. 60 second), 1/16,000 - 60 (Shutter type Auto) |
Shutter speed |
Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25 |
Self timer |
10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec |
Remote control |
N/A |
Still image |
Portrait (mode dial) / Child (mode dial) / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Glistening Water / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Glittering Illuminations / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Soft Image of a Flower / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome |
Motion picture |
Portrait (mode dial) / Child (mode dial) / Silky Skin / Backlit Softness / Relaxing Tone / Distinct Scenery / Bright Blue Sky / Romantic Sunset Glow / Vivid Sunset Glow / Clear Nightscape / Cool Night Sky / Warm Glowing Nightscape / Artistic Nightscape / Handheld Night Shot / Clear Night Portrait / Appetizing Food / Cute Dessert / Freeze Animal Motion / Clear Sports Shot / Monochrome |
AE bracket |
3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. 3 EV, single/burst |
Aperture Bracket |
N/A |
Focus Bracket |
N/A |
White balance bracket |
3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis |
Panorama shot |
Yes (Standard / Wide / Self Shot Mode) |
Burst speed |
[Mechanical shutter] AFS: H: 5.8 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
Burst speed |
[Mechanical shutter] AFC: H: 5 frames/sec (in 1-area-focusing AF mode), M: 5 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
Burst speed |
[Electronic shutter] AFS: H: 10 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
Burst speed |
[Electronic shutter] AFC: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View) |
Number of recordable images |
More than 15 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) |
Number of recordable images |
More than 100 images (when there are no RAW files) |
Number of recordable images |
(Depending on memory card type, aspect, picture size and compression) |
4K Photo mode* |
4K Burst: 30 frames/sec |
4K Photo mode* |
4K Burst (S/S): 30 frames/sec |
4K Photo mode* |
4K Pre-Burst: 30 frames/sec, approx. 2 seconds |
Exif information |
Yes |
Selectable aspect ratio |
N/A |
Exposure mode |
N/A |
Marking function |
Yes (in 4K Burst (S/S) mode) |
Loop rec function |
N/A |
Flash type |
TTL Built-in-Flash, GN5.6 equivalent (ISO200 m) / GN4.0 equivalent (ISO100 m), Built-in Pop-up (Reference |
Flash Mode |
Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. |
Synchronization speed |
Less than 1/50 second |
Flash output adjustment |
1/3EV step 2EV |
Flash synchronization |
1st Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync. |
Synchronization for flash dimming and exposure compensation |
N/A |
Wireless control |
N/A |
Type |
TFT LCD monitor with static touch control, Tiltable monitor |
Monitor size |
3.0-inch (7.5cm) / 3:2 aspect / Wide viewing angle |
Pixels |
Approx. 1,040k dots |
Filed of view |
Approx. 100% |
Monitor adjustment |
Brightness, Contrast, Saturation, Red-Green, Blue-Yellow |
Digital zoom |
2x, 4x |
Extra Tele Conversion |
Still image: Max. 2x |
Extra Tele Conversion |
Motion picture: 2.4x (FHD), 3.6x (HD) |
Other functions |
Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra Pattern (Still image / motion picture) |
Direction Detection Function |
Yes |
Self Shot Mode |
Yes (Single, Self timer: 1, 2, 3 or 4 images, 4K PHOTO, Panorama) |
Shutter |
Shutter Button, Touch, Face Shutter, Buddy Shutter |
Effect |
Soft Skin: 10 levels, Filter Select: Expressive / Retro / High Key / Monochrome / Toy Effect, Background Control: Defocus / Clear, Sliming Mode: 10 levels |
Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7, Fn8 |
4K Photo Mode / Post Focus / Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Zoom Control / Cursor Button Lock / Photo Style / Filter Select / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / Sensitivity / Metering Mode / Bracket / Focus Mode / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / Picture Mode / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Touch Screen / Restore to Default |
Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7, Fn8, Fn9 |
N/A |
Fn1, Fn2, Fn3, Fn4, Fn5, Fn6, Fn7, Fn8, Fn9, Fn10 |
N/A |
Still image and motion picture |
Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom |
Still image |
Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome / Silky Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus / Fantasy / Star Filter / One Point Color / Sunshine |
Motion picture |
Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Fantasy / One Point Color |
Exposure mode |
N/A |
Cinelike gamma |
N/A |
Flicker reduction |
[1/50] / [1/60] / [1/100] / [1/120] / OFF |
Playback function |
30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (All / Picture Only / Video Only, duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture Only / Video Only), Location Logging, Beauty Retouch (Aesthetic Retouch / Foundation / Make Up Retouch / Smile)***, RAW Processing, 4K PHOTO Bulk Saving, Light Composition, Clear Retouch, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Time Lapse Video, Stop Motion Video, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Rotation Display, Favorite, DPOF Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Picture Sort, Creating Still Pictures from a Motion Picture |
Protection |
Single / Multi |
Erase |
Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite |
Direct Print |
PictBridge compatible |
USB |
USB 2.0 Micro-B |
HDMI |
N/A |
HDMI** |
microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link |
HDMI** |
Video: Auto / 4K / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p |
HDMI** |
Audio: Stereo |
Audio video output |
No |
Remote input |
N/A |
External microphone input |
N/A |
Microphone |
Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Standard / High |
Speaker |
Monaural |
OSD language |
Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional) |
Battery |
Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 680mAh, 4.9Wh) (included) |
Battery |
USB power charging |
Battery life (CIPA standard) |
Approx. 210 images with H-FS12032 |
Battery life (CIPA standard) |
Approx. 200 images with H-PS14042 |
Battery grip |
N/A |
Dimensions (W x H x D) |
106.5 x 64.6 x 33.3 mm / 4.2 x 2.55 x 1.32 inch (excluding protrusions) |
Weight |
Approx. 269g / 0.60 lb (microSD card, Battery, Body) |
Weight |
Approx. 239g / 0.53 lb (Body only) |
Weight |
Approx. 336g / 0.75 lb (microSD card, Battery, H-FS12032 lens included) |
Weight |
Approx. 364g / 0.81 lb (microSD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens included) |
Operating temperature |
0 to 40 (32°F to 104°F) |
Operating humidity |
10%RH to 80 RH |
Software |
The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet. |
Standard accessories |
GX850K Kit |
Standard accessories |
Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, AC Cable, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap |
Standard accessories |
The DC-GX850 Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet. |
Lens Name |
LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. |
Lens Construction |
8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens) |
Nano Surface Coating |
- |
Mount |
Micro Four Thirds mount |
Optical Image Stabilizer |
Yes (MEGA O.I.S.) |
Focal Length |
f=12-32mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-64mm) |
Aperture Type |
7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm |
Aperture range |
N/A |
Aperture |
N/A |
Maximum Aperture |
F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(Tele) |
Minimum Aperture |
F22 |
Closest Focusing Distance |
0.20m/0.66ft (at focal lenghts 12-20mm) / 0.30m/0.98ft (at focal lenghts 21-32mm) |
Maximum magnification |
Approx. 0.13x / 0.26x (35mm camera equivalent) |
Diagonal Angle of View |
84°(Wide) to 37°(TELE) |
Filter Size |
37mm / 1.5in |
Max. Diameter |
55.5mm / 2.2in |
Overall Length |
Approx. 24mm / 0.94in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount) |
Weight [g] |
Approx. 70g (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap ) |
Weight [oz] |
Approx. 2.47oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap ) |
Others |
N/A |
Lens Name |
N/A |
Lens Construction |
N/A |
Nano Surface Coating |
N/A |
Mount |
N/A |
Optical Image Stabilizer |
N/A |
Focal Length |
N/A |
Aperture Type |
N/A |
Aperture range |
N/A |
Aperture |
N/A |
Maximum Aperture |
N/A |
Minimum Aperture |
N/A |
Closest Focusing Distance |
N/A |
Maximum magnification |
N/A |
Diagonal Angle of View |
N/A |
Filter Size |
N/A |
Max. Diameter |
N/A |
Overall Length |
N/A |
Weight [g] |
N/A |
Weight [oz] |
N/A |
Others |
N/A |
Image Stabilization System |
N/A |
TIME LAPSE SHOT |
Yes |
STOP MOTION ANIMATION |
Yes |
SILENT MODE |
Yes |
NOTE |
* About motion picture recording / 4K PHOTO recording |