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The Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 (G110 in some regions) is the company’s take on the facing-the-camera vlogging camera, with innovative audio and a compact body.
The G100 is a 20MP Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera designed explicitly for vloggers and content creators. It features a tracking audio system that works in conjunction with the camera’s face detection system and a flip-out screen that, by default, engages several easy-to-use modes.
Above all, though, Panasonic has done its best to make the camera as small as possible. We’ll find out more about the trade-offs involved as we discuss the specifications in more detail.
Key specifications
- 20MP Four Thirds CMOS sensor
- Electronic image stabilization (works in sync with in-lens IS)
- Directional audio with tracking mode
- Fully articulated high-brightness 1.84M-dot LCD panel
- 3.68M-dot equivalent electronic viewfinder
- Video up to 4K/30p and FHD up to 120p with quick/slow options
- Mechanical shutter extends to 1/500 sec, electronic shutter to 1/16,000 sec
The G100 will be available in a variety of kits, including one that bundles it with a small tabletop tripod/selfie grip.
In the US, the camera will be offered with the compact, stabilized 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 lens for $ 749 or with the 12-32mm and selfie grip for $ 799. Options with the 12-60mm will be available in other territories.
What’s new and how it compares
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The G100 is designed primarily for vlogging and includes some interesting ideas to support it. See what’s new and how it compares with its peers Click here to read more |
Body and handling
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The G100 has a pretty compact body with a decent amount of direct controls, and an interface that offers plenty of customization Click here to read more |
First impressions
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There are some clever ideas at play in the G100 but also some significant limitations, leaving us with mixed feelings (for now, at least) Click here to read more |
Sample gallery
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We’ve assembled a gallery of images shot with a pre-production G100 Click here to see more |
Articles: Digital Photography Review (dpreview.com)