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The Lumix G85 accepts SD, SDHC and SDXC cards and Panasonic specifies compatibility with UHS-I or UHS-II UHS Speed Class 3 cards. For its 4K video and 4K Photo modes, the manual calls for UHS Speed Class 3, so this list deliberately starts at V60 cards rather than treating a slow stills card as a video recommendation. The camera can use these UHS-II cards, although its 100 Mbps 4K recording does not require a V90 card; the extra headroom is most useful for sustained shooting, buffer clearing and card-reader transfers.
| # | Product | Price | Where to buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kingston 128GB Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC V60 | $90-$130 | Amazon · eBay |
| 2 | ProGrade Digital 128GB Gold UHS-II SDXC V60 | $120-$140 | Amazon · eBay |
| 3 | Delkin Devices 128GB PRIME UHS-II SDXC V60 | $100-$120 | Amazon |
| 4 | Delkin Devices 128GB BLACK UHS-II SDXC V60 | $135-$155 | Amazon |
| 5 | SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC V90 | $190-$210 | Amazon · eBay |
| 6 | Lexar 128GB Professional 1667x UHS-II SDXC V60 | $75-$105 | Amazon · eBay |
| 7 | Lexar 64GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SDXC V90 | $90-$110 | Amazon · eBay |
| 8 | Angelbird 128GB AV PRO SD V60 MK2 | $100-$140 | Amazon · eBay |
| 9 | OWC 128GB Atlas Pro SDXC V60 UHS-II | $90-$130 | Amazon · eBay |
The picks, in detail
Kingston 128GB Canvas React Plus UHS-II SDXC V60
A current 128GB V60 UHS-II card with a 280 MB/s read rating, offering the G85 a sensible faster-card option without making V90 a requirement for its 4K mode.
- 128GB SDXC
- UHS-II, U3 and V60
- 280 MB/s maximum read rating
- V60 comfortably exceeds the G85’s U3 requirement
- Current series with a useful 128GB capacity
- More speed and cost than the camera’s 100 Mbps 4K recording strictly needs
ProGrade Digital 128GB Gold UHS-II SDXC V60
ProGrade’s Gold 128GB V60 is a serious photo/video card with quoted 250 MB/s read and 130 MB/s write speeds for G85 owners shooting frequent 4K clips and RAW bursts.
- 128GB SDXC
- UHS-II, U3 and V60
- 250 MB/s read and 130 MB/s write ratings
- V60 minimum sustained-write class
- Well suited to RAW bursts as well as video
- Premium price compared with a V30 UHS-I card
Delkin Devices 128GB PRIME UHS-II SDXC V60
Delkin’s PRIME 128GB V60 card is a photo-specialist UHS-II alternative with a quoted 150 MB/s maximum write speed, appropriate when the G85 is used for repeated 4K takes.
- 128GB SDXC
- UHS-II and V60
- 280 MB/s read and 150 MB/s write ratings
- V60 sustained-write guarantee
- Established camera-media specialist
- The G85 will not need its full high-end throughput for ordinary 4K
Delkin Devices 128GB BLACK UHS-II SDXC V60
The BLACK 128GB is Delkin’s tougher high-performance V60 option, aimed at a G85 shooter who prioritizes fast sustained writes and a rugged professional card line.
- 128GB SDXC
- UHS-II, U3 and V60
- 290 MB/s read and 190 MB/s write ratings
- Higher quoted write speed than the PRIME
- V60 floor covers the G85’s 4K requirement
- Expensive overkill for occasional clips
SanDisk 128GB Extreme PRO UHS-II SDXC V90
A V90 UHS-II Extreme PRO is the premium SanDisk choice for a G85 kit that may later move to a more demanding camera; it is fully compatible but beyond what the G85 itself requires.
- 128GB SDXC
- UHS-II, U3 and V90
- 300 MB/s read and write ratings
- Largest speed margin in this list
- Useful long-term purchase for a future body
- V90 pricing is hard to justify solely for the G85
Lexar 128GB Professional 1667x UHS-II SDXC V60
Lexar’s 1667x 128GB card is a UHS-II/V60 choice with a 120 MB/s quoted write rating—enough sustained performance for G85 4K plus a notably quicker reader workflow.
- 128GB SDXC
- UHS-II, U3 and V60
- 250 MB/s read and 120 MB/s write ratings
- Meets Panasonic’s UHS Speed Class 3 direction
- Good capacity for longer 4K sessions
- Confirm you are buying the single card, not a multipack listing
Lexar 64GB Professional 2000x UHS-II SDXC V90
Lexar’s 64GB 2000x V90 is for shooters who prefer several smaller, exceptionally fast cards over a single large card; it is far faster than G85 4K needs but useful for quick dumps.
- 64GB SDXC
- UHS-II, U3 and V90
- 300 MB/s read and 260 MB/s write ratings
- High sustained-write margin
- Smaller card limits the amount of footage at risk on one card
- 64GB is less convenient for a long shoot
- V90 cost exceeds the G85 requirement
Angelbird 128GB AV PRO SD V60 MK2
Angelbird’s AV PRO SD V60 MK2 is a current 128GB UHS-II video-oriented card for a G85 user who wants a clearly specified sustained-write class rather than headline burst speed alone.
- 128GB SDXC
- UHS-II and V60
- video-focused AV PRO line
- V60 rating directly addresses 4K recording
- 128GB capacity suits longer takes
- Costs more than a V30 card that also meets the manual minimum
OWC 128GB Atlas Pro SDXC V60 UHS-II
OWC’s 128GB Atlas Pro V60 is a current UHS-II option for a G85 owner who also uses an OWC or fast USB-C reader workflow and wants room for 4K footage.
- 128GB SDXC
- UHS-II and V60
- professional Atlas Pro line
- V60 sustained video class
- Suitable for camera-to-reader workflow upgrades
- Not necessary if the G85 only shoots occasional short 4K clips
Buying tips
- For G85 4K video and 4K Photo, use a card marked U3 or better; Panasonic’s manual specifically calls for UHS Speed Class 3.
- UHS-II cards work in the G85, but a V90 card is a buying-for-the-future decision, not a requirement imposed by this camera’s 100 Mbps 4K mode.
- Choose 128GB for extended sessions, or rotate smaller cards and copy footage after each shoot; format in-camera once files are safely backed up.
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