Panasonic

Lumix LX100

Name: Panasonic Lumix LX100
Brand: Panasonic
Price: 899 USD
Availability: InStock

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

$899

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Key specs at a glance

Resolution

12.8 MP

Sensor

MFT

ISO max

25,600

Burst

40 fps

30 fps

IBIS

Weight

393 g

Battery

300 shots

Sensor size

Panasonic Lumix LX100

17.3 × 13 mm · Micro Four Thirds

225 mm² area

Body size

Panasonic Lumix LX100

115 × 66 × 55 mm

393 g (0.87 lb / 13.86 oz)

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

4.0/ 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

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

Max video bit rate100 Mbps

Internal RAW videoNo

Log profileNone

CodecsH.264, MP4, AVCHD

Stabilization

In-body stabilizationNo

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