Panasonic Lumix G81 Body
16.10 Mpx, Micro Four ThirdsCurrently out of stock
Product details
Lifelike shots:
The G81's 16-megapixel, 16-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor without low-pass filter helps you capture sharper and more detailed images of your travel experiences.
No more blurred images:Life
The G81's 16-megapixel, 16-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor without low-pass filter helps you capture sharper and more detailed images of your travel experiences.
No more blurred images:Life
doesn't hold still so you can take it. That's why the Lumix G81 incorporates the five-axis DUAL I. S. 2 (Image Stabiliser)*¹, which combines housing and lens stabilization to provide effective handshake correction and allows you to compensate for your shots with up to 5 F-Stops*².
The five-axis stabilization is suitable for wide-angle and telephoto photography as well as for movies including 4K video.
Record what you see:The Live View Finder of the Lumix G81 with 0.74 x (35 mm camera equivalent) magnification ratio gives you the ability to develop your shot and capture everything you see.
In addition, a resolution of 2360K pixels and approx. 100 % colour reproduction for high visibility under all circumstances.
Never miss the perfect shot:
With the 4K PHOTO function of the Lumix G81, you can capture perfect moments by selecting an image from a video sequence (recorded at 30 frames per second) in the camera and saving it as a single high-resolution image.
They simply record, select and store so that transient moments are remembered in every respect.
Her experiences never looked better:With the best possible quality of 4K video, the Lumix GX81 allows you to record travel photos in 4x Full HD quality.
More detail and sharpness means you can preserve more memories in perfect quality.
Record now, focus later:Take advantage of the creative freedom to decide what you want to focus on. Post Focus gives you the option of previewing the image after shooting and reworking the areas you want to focus on. In addition, the new Focus Stacking feature allows you to easily select multiple focal points in an image.
It's simple, impressive and everything is integrated into the Lumix G81.
Sealed housing and lens for every adventure:The stability of the Lumix G81 makes it suitable for the toughest environments and features a dust- and splash-proof housing and kit lens.
The latest features are combined in a compact and mobile design, giving you flexibility and freedom for unlimited discoveries.
The five-axis stabilization is suitable for wide-angle and telephoto photography as well as for movies including 4K video.
Record what you see:The Live View Finder of the Lumix G81 with 0.74 x (35 mm camera equivalent) magnification ratio gives you the ability to develop your shot and capture everything you see.
In addition, a resolution of 2360K pixels and approx. 100 % colour reproduction for high visibility under all circumstances.
Never miss the perfect shot:
With the 4K PHOTO function of the Lumix G81, you can capture perfect moments by selecting an image from a video sequence (recorded at 30 frames per second) in the camera and saving it as a single high-resolution image.
They simply record, select and store so that transient moments are remembered in every respect.
Her experiences never looked better:With the best possible quality of 4K video, the Lumix GX81 allows you to record travel photos in 4x Full HD quality.
More detail and sharpness means you can preserve more memories in perfect quality.
Record now, focus later:Take advantage of the creative freedom to decide what you want to focus on. Post Focus gives you the option of previewing the image after shooting and reworking the areas you want to focus on. In addition, the new Focus Stacking feature allows you to easily select multiple focal points in an image.
It's simple, impressive and everything is integrated into the Lumix G81.
Sealed housing and lens for every adventure:The stability of the Lumix G81 makes it suitable for the toughest environments and features a dust- and splash-proof housing and kit lens.
The latest features are combined in a compact and mobile design, giving you flexibility and freedom for unlimited discoveries.
| Continuous shooting mode | 9 FPS |
| Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
| Camera equipment | Body |
| Wireless transmission | Wi-Fi |
| Image sensor format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Autofocus type | Contrast-based |
| Item number | 5904607 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Category | |
| Manufacturer no. | DMC-G81EG-K |
| Release date | 20.9.2016 |
| Colour group | Black |
| Exact colour description | Black |
| Scene mode | Landscape, Portrait |
| Camera type | Mirrorless Camera |
| Camera equipment | Body |
| Image stabilisation method | Optical |
| Wireless transmission | Wi-Fi |
| Flash equipment | Flash integrated, Hot shoe |
| White balance | Automatic, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Tungsten, umbra |
| Exposure type | Aperture priority AE, Aperture priority AE, Auto, Manual |
| Exposure compensation | ± 3EV in 1/3 steps |
| Bayonet lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Self-timer delay | 10 s, 2 s |
| Flash modes | Auto, Red-eye reduction, Slow synchronisation |
| Image sensor resolution | 16.10 Mpx |
| Image resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
| Image sensor type | CMOS |
| Image sensor format | Micro Four Thirds |
| Image sensor size | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Crop factor | 2 |
| Supported page ratios | 1:1, 16:9, 3:2, 4:3 |
| Min. ISO sensitivity | 100 |
| Max. ISO Sensitivity | 25600 |
| Display size (inches) | 3" |
| Panel technology | TFT |
| Resolution | 1040000 Pixels |
| Display functions | Fold-out, Tilt and swivel, Touch screen |
| Viewfinder type | Electric |
| Viewfinder resolution | 2360000 Pixels |
| Coverage | 100 % |
| Focus type | Autofocus, Manual focus |
| Autofocus type | Contrast-based |
| Autofocus areas | 49 x |
| Shutter speed | 60 - 1/16000 s |
| Min. shutter speed | 60 s |
| Max. Shutter speed | 1/16000 s |
| Continuous shooting mode | 9 FPS |
| Max. Video resolution | 3840 x 2160 Pixels |
| Max. video resolution standard | 4K |
| Max. refresh rate | 30p |
| Max. frame rate | Full HD (60fps) |
| Memory card type | SD, SDHC, SDXC |
| Number of storage compartments | 1 |
| Image file formats | JPEG, RAW |
| Video file formats | AVCHD, MPEG-4 |
| Durability | Splashproof |
| Waterproof | Not waterproof |
| Connections | 3.5mm microphone, Micro HDMI (Type D), USB 2.0 |
| Power supply | Rechargeable battery operated |
| Battery type | Li-ion |
| Power capacity | 8.70 Wh |
| Scope of delivery | Battery charger, Casing cover, Manual, Power cable, Rechargeable battery, Shoulder strap, USB connector cable |
| Width | 128.40 mm |
| Length | 74.30 mm |
| Height | 89 mm |
| Weight | 505 g |
| Length | 19 cm |
| Width | 17 cm |
| Height | 13.50 cm |
| Weight | 2.05 kg |
Specifications may include unverified machine translations.
Reviews & Ratings
Statutory warranty score
How often does a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category have a defect within the first 24 months?
Source: Galaxus- 7.AGFAPHOTO2,2 %
- 7.Olympus2,2 %
- 9.Panasonic2,6 %
- 10.Goxtreme2,8 %
- 10.Kodak2,8 %
Statutory warranty case duration
How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?
Source: Galaxus- 6.Sony8 days
- 7.RICOH10 days
- 8.Panasonic12 days
- 9.Olympus13 days
- 9.OM System13 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Nikon5,2 %
- 9.Olympus5,4 %
- 9.Panasonic5,4 %
- 11.AGFAPHOTO6,4 %
- 12.RICOH6,6 %
Source: Galaxus
Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good87/100
The small Lumix GX9 achieves the best image quality with its 20-megapixel sensor, while the Lummix G81 has the edge in terms of features thanks to splash water protection and longer battery life, among other things. It also scores points for speed with longer raw series.
Very good90/100
- 4K photo-video mode with 30 frames per second, focus stacking and post focus
- Dual image stabiliser (sensor and lens)
- Dust and splash-proof housing with compact dimensions
- Attractive value for money
- Increasing image noise from ISO 3200, visually disturbing from ISO 6400
A lot of equipment for comparatively little money, that is ? once again ? Panasonic's recipe for success. Just like its little sister, the G70, which we rated as great value for money in our test in issue 09/15, the new Lumix G81 comes up trumps with a really competitive price. For around 900 euros recommended retail price, you get a camera with high-quality, useful and innovative features that definitely...