Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 Digital Camera Review
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 digital camera comes with manual controls for ease of operation. The black camera features a 4/3-inch MOS sensor that ensures high-resolution images in multiple aspect ratios, including 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9. It is also capable of recording 4 K UHD and Full HD videos in MP4 formats.
The high-speed AF and electronic viewfinder helps you capture shots with ease. The high-resolution viewfinder reproduces primary color allowing you to analyze the colors of the scene.
On the other hand, AF utilizes DFD technology to reduce autofocus time. Hence, you achieve clear and detailed images instantly.
Here we provide a detailed review of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100.
Features
4/3-Inch MOS Sensor
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 features a 4/3-inch MOS sensor, which allows you to capture 12.8-megapixel images and high-quality videos.
It controls light gathering to improve the S/N ratio. Hence, it minimizes noise to ensure detailed and clear images, even when shooting at ISO 25600.
The multiple aspect sensor enables you to switch between 4:3, 3:2, and 16:9 aspect ratios.
24-75 mm Leica DC Vario-Summilux f/1.7-2.8 Lens
The camera comes with Leica DC Vario-Summilux branded lens with a focal range of 24-75 mm equivalent to a 35 mm format.
It covers a wide-angle, allowing you to work in various shooting conditions. The maximum f/1.7-2.8 aperture helps you capture detailed and sharp images, even in low-light situations.
2764 K-dot EVF
The electronic viewfinder features a high-resolution of 2764 K dots. It helps you frame and capture shots, even in the bright sunlight.
The Eye-Sensor AF automatically prioritizes the eye when the subject is slightly turned away from the camera. The autofocus enables you to capture clear and sharp images at all times.
Light Speed AF with DFD Technology
The light speed AF utilizes the Depth from Focus (DFD) Technology to ensure instant autofocus while capturing shots.
It inspects two images with different levels of sharpness for calculating the distance to the subject. Hence, it ensures high-speed AF in 0.14 seconds.
What Do We like
22 Filter Effects
The digital camera features 22 filter effects, including monochrome, sepia, low-key, toy effect, miniature effect, and others. You can have fun with these filters while editing your pictures. It also expands your creative skills as a photographer.
Wireless Connection
The built-in WiFi and NFC connectivity enable you to share images and videos to your smart devices via the Panasonic Image App.
You can upload videos and images to your social media platforms instantly. Also, it allows you to use your smartphone to control the operations of your camera.
High-Resolution Images from 4 K Videos
The camera is capable of recording 4k videos with enhanced detail and clarity. It comes with a high-speed burst shooting mode that enables you to select and save frames from the video as high-resolution still images.
What We Don’t Like
Image Sharpness
The images achieved were not sharp enough.
Conclusion
The Panasonic Lumic DMC-LX100 is an ideal option for those looking for a point and shoot camera. The camera is user-friendly.
It also enhances your creative skills with its 22 filter effects. Moreover, it helps you frame and capture clear shots with enhanced details.
