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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Digital Camera (Silver)

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Digital Camera (Silver)
Key Features
  • 12.8MP 4/3" Type Multi-Aspect MOS Sensor
  • Leica DC Vario-Summilux f/1.7-2.8 Lens
  • 24-75mm (35mm Equivalent)
  • 2,764k-Dot EVF
The silver Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Digital Camera is an advanced Four Thirds format point-and-shoot with manual controls designed to enable and inspire creativity. It features a large multi-aspect 4/3" type MOS sensor to produce 12.8MP still images (4:3) and 4K Ultra HD video at 30 and 24 fps. You also have the ability to extract high-resolution 8MP images from the 4K video, letting you capture entire scenes without missing a shot.
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Panasonic DMC-LX100 Overview

The silver Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Digital Camera is an advanced Four Thirds format point-and-shoot with manual controls designed to enable and inspire creativity. It features a large multi-aspect 4/3" type MOS sensor to produce 12.8MP still images (4:3) and 4K Ultra HD video at 30 and 24 fps. You also have the ability to extract high-resolution 8MP images from the 4K video, letting you capture entire scenes without missing a shot.

The built-in Leica DC Vario-Summilux zoom lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-75mm, covering wide-angle to portrait-length perspectives. With a fast maximum aperture of f/1.7-2.8, the lens lets you work in lower light situations and provides selective focus control for shallow depth of field imagery, enhanced by a nine-bladed aperture for smooth out-of-focus rendering. When more light is needed, the camera features an integrated hot shoe, letting you use external flash units. A compact flash unit is included with the camera, matching the style and color of the body, and providing a GN of 23' (7m) at ISO 100.

The lightweight, compact body features both an electronic viewfinder and a rear LCD screen. The high-density 2,764k-dot viewfinder lets you confidently frame your shots, even in bright outdoor environments. Delivering approximately 100% of the Adobe RGB color space, the viewfinder accurately reproduces hues, so you know what you see is what you're capturing. The rear 3.0" screen is also available, with a 921k-dot resolution. Additionally, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity with NFC allows remote camera control and image sharing from linked mobile devices using the Panasonic Image App.

4/3" Type MOS Sensor
The LX100 features a 4/3"-sized MOS image sensor - similar in size to the sensors found in Panasonic's interchangeable lens mirrorless Micro Four Thirds cameras. The high-sensitivity sensor features a multi-aspect sensor with 16.8MP total resolution, enabling you to use more height or width of the sensor, depending on the aspect ratio you're shooting in. Additionally, by maintaining an effective resolution of 12.8MP (in 4:3 mode), the volume of light is controlled to improve the S/N ratio for clearer, detailed imaged with reduced noise, even when shooting at ISO 25600.
Multiple Aspect Ratios
To take advantage of the multi-aspect sensor, a switch on the lens barrel lets you quickly switch between 4:3, 3:2, or 16:9 aspect ratios without having to scroll through menus.
Manual Controls
The LX100 is designed to inspire creativity by offering a full range of manual controls and advanced imaging features. Dedicated lens rings give you intuitive control of aperture, zoom, while dials on the top of the camera give you easy access to shutter speed and exposure compensation.
24-75mm Leica DC Vario-Summilux f/1.7-2.8 Lens
The built-in Leica DC Vario-Summilux lens provides a 35mm-equivalent focal length range of 24-75mm, covering wide-angle to portrait length perspectives to suit working in a wide variety of shooting conditions. An f/1.7-2.8 maximum aperture benefits working in low light conditions throughout the entire zoom range and enables greater control over focus placement for shallow depth of field imagery. Five aspherical elements, including two ED lenses, are incorporated into the lens design to minimize chromatic aberrations throughout the zoom range to benefit creating sharp, clear imagery.
Light Speed AF with DFD Technology
Light Speed AF, a contrast-detection AF system, uses Depth from Defocus technology to greatly reduce focus time. It instantly calculates distance to subject by evaluating two separate images with different sharpness levels. The result is a high-speed AF in approximately 0.14 seconds.
High-Resolution EVF
The integrated 2764k-dot resolution viewfinder lets you frame and capture shots even in bright sunlight. Based on the Adobe RGB color space, the viewfinder faithfully reproduces the primary colors for more true-to-life hues, allowing you to accurate judge the colors of your scene. And to prevent missing any shooting opportunity, the Eye Sensor AF can be set to initiate auto focusing the instant you look into it.
4K UHD and Full HD Video Recording
Take advantage of 4K Ultra HD 3840 x 2160 video recording at 30 or 24 fps in MP4 format. 4K video can be recorded for up to 15 minutes, and requires an SD card rated at UHS-I Speed Class 3. The camera also records Full HD 1080p video at 60 or 30 fps in MP4 or AVCHD formats.
Grab High-Resolutions Stills from 4K Video
The LX100 has the ability to use the 4K video as a high-speed burst shooting mode, letting you extract 8MP resolution stills from the footage. This yields images with enough resolution to enlarge and print high-quality photos. Once 4K photo mode is selected, the luminance level is adjusted to 0-255. At the same time, you can select 4:3 or 3:2, in addition to 16:9 with the aspect ratio switch.
Brackets
In addition to tradition exposure bracketing, the camera can also bracket images with different aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1), white balance parameters, and monochrome photo styles.
Creative Control with 22 Filter Effects
Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine

Note: Available effects vary depending on shooting mode
External Flash Included
When extra light is needed, take advantage of the camera's integrated hot shoe with the included external flash unit. The flash features a guide number of 23' (7 m) at ISO 100.
Wireless Connectivity
Built-in Wi-Fi lets you use the Panasonic Image App on your mobile device to set focus and shoot photos and videos remotely. You can then instantly upload and share images to social media sites, as well as tag location information to the image using the GPS log on your smartphone or tablet. NFC support lets you instantly sync an NFC-compatible smartphone or tablet simply by touching it to the camera. You can also scan the QR code displayed on the camera monitor to sync.
Additional Features
  • Fast shutter speed
  • 11 fps burst shooting with mechanical shutter; up to 40 fps with electronic shutter
  • Time lapse shot
  • Stop motion animation
  • Highlight/Shadow gamma curve control
  • Focus Peaking with control ring
  • Digital level gauge
  • 43mm Filter thread

Panasonic DMC-LX100 Specs

Imaging
Sensor Resolution
Actual: 16.84 Megapixel
Effective: 12.8 Megapixel (4112 x 3088)
Lens
Focal Length
10.9 to 34mm (35mm Equivalent: 24 to 75mm)
Optical Zoom
3.1x
Digital Zoom
4x Maximum (12.4x Combined Zoom)
2x Optimized (6.2x Combined Zoom)
Maximum Aperture
f/1.7 to 2.8
Minimum Aperture
f/16
Focus Range
Normal
19.69" to Infinity / 50 cm to Infinity
Macro
1.18" to Infinity / 3 cm to Infinity
Optical Design
11 Elements in 8 Groups
Exposure Control
Shutter Speed
Electronic Shutter
1/16000 to 1 Second
Mechanical Shutter
1/4000 to 60 Seconds
Exposure Modes
Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
Exposure Compensation
-3 to +3 EV (1/3 EV Steps)
Self-Timer
2/10-Second Delay
Special Options
Landscape, Miniature Effect, Monochrome, Panorama, Portrait, Toy Camera Effect
Aspect Ratio
1:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
Image File Format
JPEG, Raw
Broadcast Output
NTSC
Interface
Media/Memory Card Slot
Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
Monitor
Display Size
3.0"
Resolution
921,000 Dot
Display Type
Fixed LCD
Viewfinder
Resolution
2,764,000 Dot
Coverage
100%
Diopter Adjustment
Yes
Flash
Built-In Flash/Light
No
External Flash Connection
Shoe Mount
Battery
1x Rechargeable, 7.2 VDC, 1025 mAh
Packaging Info
Package Weight
1.86 lb
Box Dimensions (LxWxH)
6.45 x 6 x 4.7"

Panasonic DMC-LX100 Reviews

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I have a Mac which does not have DVD, does the ...

I have a Mac which does not have DVD, does the software come on a flash drive?
Asked by: Anonymous
No, it only comes on a disc, you can download the software from their website.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-20

I assume this is focus by wire, not mechanical. ...

I assume this is focus by wire, not mechanical. Is that correct?
Asked by: Rob
Yes, this is focus by wire.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-18

can lx100 connect to an external monitor?

can lx100 connect to an external monitor?
Asked by: Johnny
You can use external monitor with HDMI cable , it compresses
Answered by: vilson
Date published: 2021-01-13

I really liked my previous Panasonics - they were ...

I really liked my previous Panasonics - they were point and shoots with un-removable zoom lenses. My only concern was dust - once it migrated inside - had to be removed by shipping it to Panasonic. It became cheaper to replace than fix - and I don't like throwing out an otherwise fine little machine. With the LX-100, because the lens comes off, can the owner easily (and gently) remove dust from the sensor if it somehow gets in there?
Asked by: Dave
The lens does not come off with the LX100, it is built onto to the camera.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2021-01-13

Is there a flash unit included in the box?

Is there a flash unit included in the box?
Asked by: Fernan
We Foxx b
Answered by: Edwin
Date published: 2020-10-19

Does it have Automatic?

Does it have Automatic?
Asked by: Kelsey
Has two auto modes. 1.) When Aperture ring set to "A" and Shutter dial set to "A", it's the equivalent of the "Program" mode with other cameras. 2.) "iA" Panasonic's "intelligent Auto" mode, is a full auto mode. This camera has a LOT of Features/ Settings; to learn how to use you will need to download and READ the PDF Advanced Features Manual. The small printed "Basics" Manual that comes in the box is just that - just the "basics". The printed basics manual tells you how to download the PDF Advanced Features Manual.
Answered by: John
Date published: 2020-09-08

Does it have WiFi?

Does it have WiFi?
Asked by: Kelsey
yes it does using the lumix app
Answered by: Dennis
Date published: 2020-08-26

On the shutter priority dial there is a T,what is ...

On the shutter priority dial there is a T,what is that for or do?
Asked by: Terry
T(time) is for long exposures similar to B (bulb). Basically press the shutter to expose and then press the shutter again to end the exposure.
Answered by: Rob
Date published: 2020-08-06
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