Panasonic Lumix DMC-G81 + Leica DG 100-400mm f4-6.3 ASPH

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G81

The LUMIX DMC-G81 impresses with a variety of advanced technologies and practical features in a robust and compact body.

With the latest cutting-edge technology such as sensor without low-pass filter, Dual I.S. image stabilizer, DFD contrast autofocus, high-resolution 4K photo/video as well as movable touchscreen LCD monitor and large OLED viewfinder, the G81 scores with many detail improvements.

The robust housing with a magnesium alloy front frame and numerous direct-access controls is comfortable to use and splash- & dust-proof.

In addition to 4K videos, the 4K photo function can also record motion sequences and action scenes at 30 fps and 8 MP resolution. With the Post Focus function, the optimally focused photo can be selected from a series of images with different focus. The Focus Stacking function allows to generate a partial or front-to-back sharp photo from multiple frames.

The 5-axis Dual I.S. image stabilizer works even more effectively thanks to a new motion sensor and improved computing algorithms. It can compensate for camera shake up to 5 EV steps.

The 16-megapixel Digital Live MOS sensor without low-pass filter, together with the new, specially tuned Venus Engine image processor, promises stunning image quality. With the mechanical shutter, an electromagnetic drive reduces vibration and noise. With silent electronic shutter, the fastest shutter speed is 1/16,000s.

Image control is via a large OLED viewfinder with 2.4 million pixels.

Panasonic Leica 100-400mm f/4-6.3 Power OIS.

The LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR features 20 lenses in 13 groups, including an aspherical ED element, two ED (Extra-low Dispersion) elements and one UED (Ultra Extra-low Dispersion) element. Despite the extreme telephoto focal length of 800mm (KB equivalent), the optimized arrangement of the lenses enables a very compact design while minimizing distortion and chromatic aberration. The magnification of 0.5x (KB) also makes it well suited for macro photography.

The high imaging performance over the entire focal length of the lens, in combination with the POWER O.I.S. image stabilizer, enables maximum sharpness even in extreme handheld telephoto shots. A tripod is thus rarely needed. In addition, the LEICA DG VARIO-ELMAR is compatible with Panasonic's exclusive Dual Image Stabilization, which provides even more efficient stabilization by combining the optical stabilizer with the LUMIX GX8's body image stabilizer.

A major strength of the new super telephoto lens is its compact design: the lens measures less than 18 centimeters in length and weighs less than one kilogram. Dust and splash protection make it the ideal companion for the LUMIX GH4 or GX8, for example for outdoor sports or wildlife photography.

A locking ring on the lens prevents unwanted changes to the set focal length. A movable tripod adapter on the lens allows quick changes from horizontal to vertical shots. Together with the high-quality metal barrel, the robust metal bayonet guarantees a long service life. The signal transfer rate of up to 240B/s also supports the fast and precise hybrid contrast autofocus of current LUMIX G cameras.