Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85

89 reviews

Apr, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 89 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Opinions about the portability and performance are overall positive. The price and image quality are also mentioned favorably. There are some critical comments about the viewfinder and durability, while reviews about the flash and battery are mixed.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 86/100 = Very good quality.

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 4 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 5.0/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.co.uk. Reviewers are impressed by the image quality. The design is also appreciated.

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100% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85

alaTest has collected and analyzed 21 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.1/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com. People are impressed by the price and color. The battery and image quality are also mentioned favorably, whereas some have doubts about the viewfinder.

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86% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by (expertreviews.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 review

Panasonic's camera division is on a roll, picking up two awards in last month's Labs test and two more this month. The LS85 couldn't be more different to the GH1 but it's just as impressive.

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.

Jul, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (techadvisor.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 review

Like its older (and more expensive) sibling, the Lumix DMC-FS25, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 has a convenient Intelligent Auto (iA) button on its top, next to the shutter button. Pressing the iA button turns on various in-camera optimisation features,...

The all-business Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 certainly won't induce awe-inspired gasps with its plain looks and plasticky feel, but for a very affordable camera - indeed, one with a rock-bottom price - it does offer a stunning set of features. If you've...

May, 2009

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Expert review by (channel5.com)

Panasonic Lumix LS85

An 8.1MP camera, the Panasonic Lumix LS85 has a 2.5-inch TFT screen, 4x optical zoom, 4x digital zoom, motion picture recording and an optical image stabilizer. It also has face detection, inteligent ISO control and it weighs 176g. Panasonic Lumix LS85...

Oct, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (techworld.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 review

A sub-£100 point-and-shoot camera, the 8Mp Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 has a surprisingly rich feature set and good image quality. Its Leica lens offers a 4X optical zoom, from 33mm to 132mm.

May, 2009

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Panasonic DMC LS85

This is a very good snapshot digital camera. Picture quality is good and the camera is also easy to use. This camera is well worth a close look.

Ease of use - extra zoom at lower resolutions - picture quality - value for money - features for the price

Very slow when flash is being used

The Panasonic Lumix DMC LS85 is well worth considering if you are in the market for a cheaper digital camera. It handles my tests well and also scores highly for ease of use.

Mar, 2009

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Expert review by : Sam Robson (digicambuyer.co.uk)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85

One button rules them all with the LS85; the intelligent Auto mode is a beginner's first step to professional-quality photos

The intelligent Auto mode is a beginner's dream, resulting in great-quality photos, while the scene mode explanations show the user exactly how they're achieving those shots

Feb, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (pcworld.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85

A $120 point-and-shoot camera, the 8-megapixel Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 has a surprisingly rich feature set and good image quality. Its Leica lens offers a 4X optical zoom, from 33mm to 132mm.

Good stabilization and image quality ; Convenient Intelligent Auto mode button

Hard to operate with one hand ; Plasticky build and flimsy doors

For a bargain-bin camera, the Lumix DMC-LS85 offers nice stabilization, good images, a Leica lens, and great scene modes.

May, 2009

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Expert review by : Tim Moynihan (macworld.com)

Review: Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS85 digital camera

For a bargain-bin camera, the Lumix DMC-LS85 offers nice stabilization, good images, a Leica lens, and great scene modes

You can also select your scene mode manually, and there are 21 settings to choose from in the LS85’s menu. Old standards such as Portrait, Landscape, Sports, and Candlelight are in the mix, but there are also some unique modes, such as Aerial Photo...

Jun, 2009

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Expert review by : Darren Rowse (digital-photography-school.com)