Panasonic Lumix G100

Compact vlogging camera with advanced audio features

Panasonic Lumix G100
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 15
Durability 14
Price 17
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DC-G100

Key Features

SENSOR 20.3MP Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor without low-pass filter
PROCESSOR Venus Engine for high-speed image processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast-based DFD (Depth From Defocus) system with face/eye detection
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; system uses contrast-based DFD technology
VIDEO 4K 30p/24p, 1080p 60p, OZO Audio by Nokia integration
STABILIZATION 5-axis Hybrid I.S. (electronic/in-lens combination)
BURST RATE Up to 10 fps (AFS) or 6 fps (AFC)
VIEWFINDER 3.68m-dot equivalent OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 1.84m-dot free-angle touch LCD
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.2, Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB, 3.5mm mic input
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING No official weather sealing rating; plastic construction
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 270 shots per charge (CIPA) using DMW-BLG10

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix G100

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dial
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dial
AF-ON Button ✗ Not Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✗ Not Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix G100

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Panasonic Lumix G100 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix G100

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Technical Specification

Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 20.3 Megapixels
ISO Range 200-25600 (expandable to 100)
Autofocus 49-area Contrast AF with DFD
Shutter Speed 60s to 1/16000s
Burst Rate 10 fps
Video 4K 3840x2160 30p/24p
Stabilization 5-Axis Hybrid I.S.
Viewfinder 0.21-inch OLED, 3.68m dots
LCD 3.0-inch Fully Articulating Touchscreen
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Connectivity Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Micro-HDMI, Micro-USB
Battery Life 270 shots
Weight 346g (with battery and card)
Dimensions 115.6 x 82.5 x 54.2 mm