DPRReviewArchiveURL: https://web.archive.org/web/20220414045243/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-dc-lx100-ii ProductCode: panasonic_dclx100ii Award: silver ImageURL: /files/p/products/panasonic_dclx100ii/3ef2ebf431d347718065faf519cb9058.png Name: Panasonic LX100 II ShortSpecs: - 17 megapixels - 3″ screen - 24 – 75 mm (3.1×) ReviewScore: 82 URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dclx100ii ReviewData: ExecutiveSummary: The Panasonic DC-LX100 II is an enthusiast compact with a 17MP Four Thirds sensor that allows the camera to maintain the same field-of-view at 16:9, 3:2 and 4:3 aspect ratios. The LX100 II uses the same 24-75mm equivalent F1.7-2.8 Leica DC lens and shares the same design, including dials for shutter speed and exposure compensation, plus a ring for adjusting the aperture. A custom control ring can also be found around the lens. The LX100 II has a 1.24M-dot touchscreen LCD and 2.76M-dot equivalent electronic viewfinder. The camera can shoot continuously at 5.5 fps with continuous autofocus or 11 fps with AE/AF lock. As before, the LX100 II can capture UHD 4K video, which also allows for 4K Photo, Post Focus and Sequence Composition features. It has Panasonic's latest Picture Styles, including the high-contrast L.Monochrome D mode, to which a random grain effect can be added.The LX100 II has built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, with the latter maintaining a constant connection that allows for quick remote control and auto image transfer. ProductPhotos: - /files/p/products/panasonic_dclx100ii/shots/83a775867db64c35aa12ad750ce722bb.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dclx100ii/shots/2e0b565be7484000983bd4a26981c6ab.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dclx100ii/shots/4a6e10095f1747f99981656e2f215229.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dclx100ii/shots/8616f7f57486457f93feb7f7c9aab919.png ReviewSummary: GoodFor: Enthusiasts looking for an enjoyable always-with-them tool NotSoGoodFor: Anyone needing something truly pocketable Conclusion: The LX100 II is a small, engaging enthusiast compact. Its bright 24-75mm equivalent lens and multi-aspect design make it highly flexible. Only the cropped video and slightly basic viewfinder stop this lightly-refreshed camera reasserting itself as a clear leader in this class. ASIN: - B07GQP8M3G - B07H4MGTCR Specs: AEBracketing: ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) Announced: Aug 22, 2018 AperturePriority: "Yes" ArticulatedLCD: Fixed Autofocus: - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Multi-area - Center - Selective single-point - Tracking - Single - Continuous - Touch - Face Detection - Live View AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes" Battery: Battery Pack BatteryDescription: DMW-BLE9 lithium-ion battery & USB charger BatteryLifeCIPA: "340" BodyMaterial: Magnesium alloy BodyType: Large sensor compact BoostedISOMaximum: "" BoostedISOMinimum: "100" BuiltInFlash: "No" BuyingOptions: $997.99 - $1,095.98 CIPAImageStabilizationRating: "" ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter ColorSpace: sRGB, Adobe RGB ContinuousDrive: 11.0 fps CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (4 slots) DigitalZoom: Yes (4.3x - 6.2x) Dimensions: 115 x 66 x 64 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.52″) DriveModes: - Single - Continuous (H/M/L) - Self-timer Durability: "" EffectivePixels: 17 megapixels EnvironmentallySealed: "No" ExposureCompensation: ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) ExposureModes: - Program - Aperture priority - Shutter priority - Manual ExternalFlash: "Yes" FileFormat: - JPEG (Exif v.2.31) - Raw (Panasonic RW2) FlashModes: "" FlashRange: "" FlashXSyncSpeed: 1/4000 sec FocalLengthEquiv: 24–75 mm FocalLengthMultiplier: 2× Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264 GPS: None GPSNotes: "" HDMI: Yes (micro HDMI) HeadphonePort: "No" ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands down to 100) ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 ImageStabilization: Optical ImageStabilizationNotes: "" JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, standard LensMount: "" LiveView: "Yes" MSRP: $999 MacroFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″) ManualExposureMode: "Yes" ManualFocus: "Yes" MaxResolution: 4736 x 3552 MaximumAperture: F1.7–2.8 MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/16000 sec MeteringModes: - Multi - Center-weighted - Spot Microphone: Stereo MicrophonePort: "No" MinimumShutterSpeed: 1800 sec Modes: - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC - 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC - 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital - 1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC - 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital - 1280 x 720 @ 30p / 10 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM - 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″) NumberOfCrossTypeFocusPoints: "" NumberOfFocusPoints: "49" OpticalZoom: 3.1× OrientationSensor: "Yes" OtherResolutions: 4928 x 3288 (3:2), 5152 x 2904 (16:9), 3552 x 3552 (1:1) Processor: Venus Engine RemoteControl: Yes (via smartphone) Resolutions: "" ReviewPreview: "82%Silver Award\n \n \n \n Read review ...\n \n \n Dec 19, 2018" SceneModes: "" ScreenDots: 1,240,000 ScreenSize: 3″ ScreenType: TFT LCD SelfTimer: "Yes" SensorPhotoDetectors: 22 megapixels SensorSize: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) SensorSizeNotes: "" SensorType: CMOS ShutterPriority: "Yes" Speaker: Mono StorageIncluded: "" StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) SubjectSceneModes: "" TimelapseRecording: "" TouchScreen: "Yes" USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USBCharging: "Yes" UncompressedFormat: RAW VideographyNotes: "" ViewfinderCoverage: 100% ViewfinderMagnification: 1.39× (0.7× 35mm equiv.) ViewfinderResolution: 2,760,000 ViewfinderType: Electronic WBBracketing: "Yes" WeightIncBatteries: 392 g (0.86 lb / 13.83 oz) WhiteBalancePresets: "5" Wireless: Built-In WirelessNotes: 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth 4.2 LE