The best mirrorless cameras

Here's why a 3-year old camera is on this list: The Panasonic Lumix DC-GX85 mirrorless camera is really cheap and still really good. For just $500, you get a capable Micro Four Thirds camera with 4K video, 8 fps shooting speeds and 5-axis in-body stabilization. Panasonic has squeezed a lot into the GX85's compact, stylish body. Its small size and big feature list make it an ideal street-photography or walking around camera -- especially when paired with a lens like Panasonic's tiny Lumix G 20mm f/1.7.

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The best mirrorless cameras

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