Panasonic Lumix G81 Body
16.10 Mpx, Micro Four ThirdsProduct 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 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.
| 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 |
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.Olympus2,1 %
- 9.Kodak2,4 %
- 10.Goxtreme2,5 %
- 11.Panasonic2,6 %
- 12.Easypix4 %
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.Sony9 days
- 7.Olympus13 days
- 7.Panasonic13 days
- 9.Fujifilm14 days
- 9.OM System14 days
Return rate
How often is a product of this brand in the «Cameras» category returned?
Source: Galaxus- 8.Sony4,7 %
- 9.Nikon5,5 %
- 10.Panasonic5,7 %
- 11.AGFAPHOTO6,6 %
- 12.RICOH7,1 %
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.
- 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...
The Canon EOS M5 delivers high-quality shots, is easy to use and is small enough to fit in a jacket pocket. But the Panasonic Lumix G81 can do almost everything a little better, it is noticeably faster in continuous shooting and records videos in 4K instead of just Full HD.
- High speed
- High image quality
- Large, bright viewfinder
- Weatherproof housing
A successful mix: the Panasonic Lumix G81 feels good in the hand, is protected from rain and dust with a suitable lens and delivers photos and video in high quality. The G81 reacts quickly in continuous shooting, but the autofocus sometimes misses the mark with fast-moving subjects.
- Fast autofocus
- weatherproof
- heavy
Compared to the G70, the G81 is less angular, but has a larger grip. Another new feature is the viewfinder with power-saving function: it switches off and the display remains off when the eye moves away from the viewfinder. This extends the battery life. In testing, the G81 shone with its fast autofocus, quick series and good image quality.
- Even high ISO values up to ISO 3,200 can still be used well
- Very high frame rate (in the lab: 9.5 frames/sec. with no limit to the number of frames)
- Very short switch-on time (0.85 sec.) and waiting time until the first picture (0.74 sec.)
- Integrated image stabiliser (for photo and video)
- Eleven Fn keys can be customised (Fn6 to Fn10, however, are "touch keys")
- 4K photo mode with 30 frames per second at around eight megapixels