Panasonic Lumix DMC-G80

The Lumix DMC-G80, sold as the G85 in some regions, is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera released in 2016. Its 16-megapixel sensor keeps files manageable, and the 505g body is easy to carry.

Its defining combination is in-body stabilisation, weather sealing and a screen that flips out. Together these make it a practical companion for travel, walks and everyday handheld photography in changeable conditions.

Owning it means planning around a single SD card slot and a 330-shot battery rating, so spares belong in the bag. WiFi is built in, though Bluetooth is not.

The optics score of 57 is modest, which fits its position around the middle of cameras in our database for optics.

A Micro Four Thirds CMOS sensor keeps file sizes modest and suits everyday prints and online sharing. Cropping is possible, though heavy crops will use much of the available resolution.

The in-body stabiliser is the key stills feature. Because it works at the sensor, it steadies handheld frames with any Micro Four Thirds lens you attach, letting you hold slower shutter speeds in dim light before raising ISO from its 200 base toward the 25600 ceiling.

Burst shooting reaches a maximum of 9fps, and the shutter runs to 1/16000s. Autofocus offers 49 points, and the 2,360,000-dot electronic viewfinder gives a detailed eye-level preview, with the Venus Engine handling image processing.

The video score of 56 is modest, so expect solid basics rather than headline frame rates. Recording reaches 4K resolution, and the fastest frame rate on offer is 30fps.

For handheld filming, the in-body stabiliser reduces the camera shake that shows as wobble in footage, though it cannot stop subject movement. The flipping screen lets you frame from waist height or above your head while recording.

Files record as MPEG-4 or AVCHD. Shooting in 4K also leaves room to crop or reframe a shot in the edit while still finishing at full HD.

There is no built-in timelapse function, so interval work needs an external timer or separate triggering device to fire the camera.

The features score of 70 is good, with weather sealing, the touchscreen, live view and the display all scoring well, while the lack of Bluetooth costs points.

The 3-inch LCD offers 1,040,000 dots and flips out for low-angle or overhead shooting. Touch control is built in, and the electronic viewfinder gives an eye-level alternative.

Weather sealing protects the body against dust and rain during outdoor use, though it is not a waterproof guarantee and still needs care in heavy conditions.

WiFi is built in, but there is no Bluetooth for a persistent low-power link and no GPS, so the camera itself does not tag locations. A built-in flash is on hand for dim light, and an external flash is supported when you need more power.

The storage and battery score of 21 is limited, and it points to real planning constraints rather than isolated quirks.

There is one card slot, taking SD, SDHC or SDXC cards. With no second slot, you cannot write a backup copy as you shoot, so a card fault interrupts work until you fit another card.

Battery life is rated at 330 shots, though the rating's measurement conditions are not specified, so treat it as a guide. A spare lithium-ion battery is worth packing for longer outings.

Charging over USB is not supported, so a power bank will not charge the camera on location. Carrying a spare battery is the practical alternative instead.