DPRReviewArchiveURL: https://web.archive.org/web/20220119174605/https://www.dpreview.com/reviews/panasonic-lumix-dmc-lx100 ProductCode: panasonic_dmclx100 Award: gold ImageURL: /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx100/ec99a7a6222b468b93c8d5ef547a103f.png Name: Panasonic LX100 ShortSpecs: - 13 megapixels - 3″ screen - 24 – 75 mm (3.1×) ReviewScore: 85 URL: /products/panasonic/compacts/panasonic_dmclx100 ReviewData: ExecutiveSummary: The Panasonic LX lineage is a strong one, and the LX100 truly brings the series to the next level. Panasonic engineers saw the impressively sized sensors other manufacturers have been fitting into compacts and raised the stakes with a cropped 13MP Four Thirds sensor. This bigger imager coupled with a very fast 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 equivalent lens, good controls and strong image quality, lead us to declare the LX100 as one of the best compact cameras to date. With an ISO range that expands to 25,600, the LX100 performed admirably in low-light conditions. Its optical image stabilization certainly helped (though more effectively during still capture than during video capture). Easy-to-use Wi-Fi-connectivity, 4K video capture at 24 and 30p, classic looks, and a user experience that is both responsive and endearing make the LX100 an extremely well rounded camera. To be sure, it’s on the larger side, and its zoom range is limited compared to other fixed lens offerings. But it provides ample controls and customizations to suit users’ shooting styles, and the 24-75mm equivalent range will be enough for most shooters. Simply put, you’d have a hard time finding a more enjoyable and robust compact to call your own. ProductPhotos: - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx100/shots/e14d9ef5dfb647e5b54cc8c67dfbb5ea.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx100/shots/cd28d47f0624470fbddc957017d0e33e.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx100/shots/89f05264f6d4442498d335c65e933913.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx100/shots/80da4300b5e34e77a6a9de2dac4b204e.png - /files/p/products/panasonic_dmclx100/shots/87675e5329be44209eac26ab254fbcf2.png ReviewSummary: GoodFor: Keen photographers looking for a no-compromise second camera. Someone looking for an engaging and flexible photographic tool. NotSoGoodFor: Anyone looking for a pocketable compact camera. Someone planning to stay in Auto mode. Conclusion: The LX100 is a very specific tool - a usefully small camera with an impressively bright lens and good sized sensor. Its short zoom and low pixel count will limit its appeal but dependable image quality and excellent hands-on controls make this one of the best zoom compacts we've ever tested. ASIN: - B00NHZUFPU - B00GORMJTI Specs: AEBracketing: ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) Announced: Sep 15, 2014 AperturePriority: "Yes" ArticulatedLCD: Fixed Autofocus: - Contrast Detect (sensor) - Multi-area - Center - Selective single-point - Tracking - Single - Continuous - Face Detection - Live View AutofocusAssistLamp: "Yes" Battery: Battery Pack BatteryDescription: "" BatteryLifeCIPA: "300" BodyMaterial: Aluminum BodyType: Large sensor compact BoostedISOMaximum: "" BoostedISOMinimum: "100" BuiltInFlash: "No" BuyingOptions: Check prices ColorFilterArray: Primary color filter ColorSpace: sRGB, Adobe RGB ContinuousDrive: 11.0 fps CustomWhiteBalance: Yes (4 slots) DigitalZoom: Yes (4X) Dimensions: 115 x 66 x 55 mm (4.53 x 2.6 x 2.17″) DriveModes: "" EffectivePixels: 13 megapixels EnvironmentallySealed: "No" ExposureCompensation: ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) ExposureModes: - Program - Aperture priority - Shutter priority - Manual ExternalFlash: Yes (via hot shoe) FileFormat: - JPEG (DCF/EXIF v2.3) - Raw (RW2) FlashModes: Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off FlashRange: 7.00 m (with included external flash at ISO 100) FocalLengthEquiv: 24–75 mm FocalLengthMultiplier: 2× Format: MPEG-4, AVCHD GPS: None HDMI: Yes (micro-HDMI) HeadphonePort: "No" ISO: Auto, 200-25600 (expands to 100-25600) ImageParameters: - Contrast - Sharpness - Noise Reduction - Saturation - Color Tone - Filter Effect ImageRatioWh: 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 ImageStabilization: Optical ImageStabilizationNotes: "" JPEGQualityLevels: Fine, standard LiveView: "Yes" MSRP: $899 MacroFocusRange: 3 cm (1.18″) ManualExposureMode: "Yes" ManualFocus: "Yes" MaxResolution: 4112 x 3088 MaximumAperture: F1.7–2.8 MaximumShutterSpeed: 1/4000 sec MaximumShutterSpeedElectronic: 1/16000 sec MeteringModes: - Multi - Center-weighted - Spot Microphone: Stereo MicrophonePort: "No" MinimumShutterSpeed: 60 sec Modes: "" NormalFocusRange: 50 cm (19.69″) NumberOfFocusPoints: "49" OpticalZoom: 3.1× OrientationSensor: "Yes" OtherResolutions: 4112 x 3088, 4272 x 2856, 4480 x 2520, 3088 x 3088, 2976 x 2232, 3120 x 2086, 3840 x 2160, 2240 x 2240, 2048 x 1536, 2112 x 1408, 1920 x 1080, 1536 x 1536 Processor: Venus Engine RemoteControl: "No" Resolutions: 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 ReviewPreview: "85%Gold Award\n \n \n \n Read review ...\n \n \n Nov 18, 2014" SceneModes: "" ScreenDots: 921,000 ScreenSize: 3″ ScreenType: TFT-LCD SelfTimer: Yes (2 or 10 sec) SensorPhotoDetectors: 17 megapixels SensorSize: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) SensorType: CMOS ShutterPriority: "Yes" Speaker: Mono StorageIncluded: "" StorageTypes: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) SubjectSceneModes: "No" TimelapseRecording: "Yes" TouchScreen: "No" USB: USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) UncompressedFormat: RAW VideographyNotes: "" ViewfinderCoverage: 100% ViewfinderMagnification: 1.39× (0.7× 35mm equiv.) ViewfinderResolution: 2,764,000 ViewfinderType: Electronic WBBracketing: "" WeightIncBatteries: 393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz) WhiteBalancePresets: "5" Wireless: Built-In WirelessNotes: 802.11b/g/n with NFC