Panasonic Lumix G100 (Lumix G110)
Announced June 24, 2020
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Reviewer Consensus
Strong
The Panasonic Lumix G100 is a highly portable, user-friendly mirrorless camera that excels at still photography and provides impressive audio quality for content creators. Although it is marketed for vlogging, the device suffers from a significant video crop in 4K and inconsistent autofocus performance that may hinder professional results.
Weighted from 15 reviewer scores
Pros
- Advanced built-in audio system with directional tracking
- High-quality electronic viewfinder and fully articulated touchscreen
- Solid 20.3MP sensor performance and interchangeable lens flexibility
- Compact and lightweight design that is easy to handle
- Intuitive vlogging features like selfie mode and easy menu navigation
Cons
- Severe crop factor when shooting 4K video
- Inconsistent contrast-based autofocus system
- Missing professional connectivity like headphone jacks and USB-C
- Lack of in-body image stabilization
- Limited recording times and average battery life
- Launch price $749 with 12-32mm
- Sensor 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds CMOS
- Stabilization In-body IS
- Burst 10 fps electronic 6 fps mechanical
What the Reviewers Say
All 15 expert reviews, weighted into the PixelMeter score.
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- DPReview 78/100
The G100 is designed to be a camera for vloggers and content creators but its severe crop in video (especially if you want stabilization) and its inconsistent AF undermine it for that task.
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The Lumix G100 is one of the most compact mirrorless cameras around, but packs a decent feature-set with a built-in viewfinder, fully-articulated side-hinged screen, external mic input and a clever built-in three-mic system.
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[T]he G100 is good for those who shoot both photos and video, but there may be better options for specialists in one discipline over the other.
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Despite being designed as the "perfect vloggers" camera, we were more impressed by the camera's still photo ability.
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So how do we summarise our time using the Panasonic Lumix G100? It's a camera with a split personality, showing areas of brilliance for both image making and V-Logging, but consequently areas of real compromise.
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[T]he Lumix G100 is a great first camera option and a significant step up from a smartphone.
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Vloggers and creatives more broadly will enjoy the simplicity of the Lumix G100.
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For vloggers and YouTubers, the G100 is an excellent choice. With a good range of video options, including a world-first when it comes to audio, it’s one of the most versatile and well-specced cameras in its price and weight category.
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With some tweaks this could have been the perfect vlogging partner, but as it is it’s a flawed but decent effort.
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I think a lot of vlogger who don't need to shoot in 4K would be very happy with this Panasonic Lumix G100 (Lumix G110).
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The Panasonic Lumix G100 (Lumix G110) is a great little travel camera. I would absolutely use this for travel purposes if I was mostly just shooting photos. I would have no complaints using this; the end result looks great and the image quality out of this is excellent.
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Ultimately, this is a great camera if you’re looking to get into video and especially vlogging. It has so many little ease of use features which make it perfect for someone starting out or someone just looking to have a stress free experience.
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I just wanted something that was really really light but still packs a punch, and the Panasonic Lumix G100 (Lumix G110) definitely does.
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Definitely a perfect tool for creating YouTube videos and social media content straight out of the box. It is perfect for those who want to upgrade to the next step up from using the phone to shoot videos and photos.
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[...] I highly recommend it.
