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Lumix LX100

Original large-sensor LX compact with Four Thirds sensor crop, fast Leica zoom, EVF, and 4K video.

$899

Launch price
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Last updated May 2026

Key specs at a glance

Resolution

12.8 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

40 fps

4K

30 fps

IBIS

No

Weight

393 g

Battery

300 shots

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Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix LX100

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Body size, to scale

Front view

Width × Height

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

Back view

Width × Height — same proportions as the front

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

Top view

Width × Depth (front-to-back)

Credit card shown to scale as a size reference (ISO 7810, 85.6 × 54 mm)

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85.6 × 54 mm

115 × 66 × 55 mm · 393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)

Best for

Use-case scores

Scored algorithmically from verified specs. 10 = best in class.

Portrait

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · Eye AF locks focus on subjects reliably

Sports & Action

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 40fps burst — pro-level action capture
  • · Subject recognition: Human, Face, Eye, Animal

Video & Hybrid

Limited
3.0/ 10
  • · 4K recording
  • · Log profile (None) for grading latitude

Landscape

Limited
0.0/ 10

Travel

Fair
4.5/ 10
  • · 393g — ultralight for all-day carry

Wildlife

Fair
4.0/ 10
  • · 40fps burst captures fleeting moments
  • · Animal subject recognition

Vlogging

Limited
3.5/ 10
  • · 393g — easy to handhold for selfie video
  • · Eye AF locks on you while filming

Pros

  • ✓ Large sensor compact
  • ✓ Fast Leica zoom
  • ✓ Built-in EVF
  • ✓ 4K video

Cons

  • – 12.8MP output
  • – No touch screen
  • – Older AF

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Full specifications

Verified specs · Panasonic Lumix LX100

Sensor

Resolution12.8 MP
Sensor typeFour Thirds Live MOS
Sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm
AA filterNo

Lens

Aperturef/1.7-2.8
Focal length (35mm equiv.)24-75 mm

Processor

ProcessorVenus Engine

ISO

ISO min (native)200
ISO max (native)25,600
ISO max (expanded)25,600

Shutter

Shutter typeFocal-plane mechanical + electronic shutter
Max mechanical speed1/4000 sec
Max electronic speed1/16000 sec

Autofocus

AF systemContrast AF with DFD technology
AF points / zones49
AF frame coverage100 %
AF low-light limit-4 EV
Eye AFYes
Animal / bird AFYes
Subject recognitionHuman, Face, Eye, Animal

Burst

Burst (mechanical)11 fps
Burst (electronic)40 fps
Pre-Capture / Pre-ReleaseNo
RAW buffer depth9 frames

Video

Max resolution4K
4K max frame rate30 fps
1080p max frame rate60 fps
Max video bit rate100 Mbps
Internal RAW videoNo
Log profileNone
CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

Stabilization typeOptical image stabilizer
In-body stabilization (IBIS)No
IBIS effectiveness0 stops

Body

Weight393 g
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)114.8 × 66.2 × 55 mm
Weather sealingNo

Battery

BatteryDMW-BLG10
Battery life (CIPA)300 shots

Storage

Card slots1
Card typesSD UHS-I

Viewfinder

Viewfinder typeOLED Live View Finder
EVF resolution2,760,000 dots
EVF magnification0.7 ×
EVF refresh rate60 Hz

LCD

LCD size3 in
LCD typeFixed
TouchscreenYes

Connectivity

USBMicro USB 2.0
HDMIMicro HDMI (Type D)
Wi-FiYes
Wi-Fi standardIEEE 802.11b/g/n
BluetoothNo
Microphone jack (3.5mm)No
Headphone jack (3.5mm)No

Lens Mount

Lens mountFixed lens