DMC-LX100
Designed to inspire creativity
The LX100 combines a Micro 4/3” sensor with a fast 24mm Leica DC Vario-Summilux lens and manual operation. It offers a level of creative control usually only found on more complex camera systems.
Features
Incredible dynamic range,
improved image clarity
At the heart of the LX100 is a 12.8-megapixel Micro 4/3”MOS sensor – the same type found in more complex camera systems. With a surface area that’s seven times greater than a conventional compact camera, the LX100 has improved low light performance, saturation and defocussed bokeh capture. The larger sensor and dedicated ratio switch let you quickly select different aspect ratios – including 16:9 for wide-angle composition.
* 12.8 MP is referring to the effective pixels; total pixel count is 16 MP
Fast, wide Leica lens
With one of the widest lens in a large sensor camera, the LX100’s 24-75mm Leica DC Vario-Summilux offers improved creative flexibility. The F1.7-2.8 range allows for improved low light capture and blur reduction. The unique optical design offers the same performance as a system camera lens, but with half the focal length. Nine diaphragm blades ensure smoother background defocus gradation.
Manual controls inspired by classic camera design
With an analogue control environment routed in established camera design, the LX100 has a dedicated aperture ring, focus ring, shutter speed and exposure compensation dial. There’s a comfortable, instinctive and tactile familiarity to the feel of these controls. With the LX100, you’re given greater freedom to make quick, flexible creative decisions with even greater accuracy.
High definition LVF
for precise details
The LX100 features a 2.764K high-resolution viewfinder. This allows you a greater degree of control when framing shots and integrates manual focus aids and autofocus feedback in an instinctive and responsive fashion. The viewfinder offers a 35mm equivalent magnification.
Instinctive focus controls
For shooting in different environments, the LX100 is equipped with a number of tools to help you capture high quality, rich imagery. Using micro contrast detection, focus peaking provides a real-time and intuitive graphic display of focal areas. MF Assist offers up to 10 times image magnification for assured crispness, while Pinpoint AF lets you easily designate specific focal points in low light conditions.
Enjoy rich detail with 4K video
The LX100 shoots video at 4K. With this resolution, greater clarity, depth of detail and colour is captured at source, and allows for improved flexibility when editing. Techniques such as stabilisation and pans can be applied to footage without loss of quality when exporting to full HD. Videos shot at 30fps in 4k allows each individual frame to be extracted as an 8MP image, so you’ll never miss a moment.
RAW: as rich as a negative
The LX100 can capture images in RAW format, preserving them with the minimum of processing. Colour and light information, as well as metadata, is taken directly from the Micro 4/3”MOS sensor, to allow for greater flexibility when reproducing and editing your images.
Specs
- Colours:
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- 4/3-inch High-sensitivity MOS Sensor
- F1.7-2.8 24-75mm
- LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX Lens
- 4K Video Recording Capability
- with 4K Photo Mode
Demo
Manual Focus Ring
Use focus to add emphasis to images. The manual focus ring is placed to allow you to easily make creative decisions.
Manual assist lets you quickly gauge focal crispness by enlarging a section of your composition by up to 10x.
Manual Focus Ring
Use focus to add emphasis to images. The manual focus ring is placed to allow you to easily make creative decisions.
Manual assist lets you quickly gauge focal crispness by enlarging a section of your composition by up to 10x.
Aperture Ring
Experimenting with depth of field
can add character and expression to your imagery.
The LX100 offers a number of different settings – including analogue program mode (both shutter & aperture set to A), aperture and shutter priority, as well as full manual control.
Live View Finder
The LX100 has a high definition Live View Finder with a resolution of 2.764k. This allows for precise composition in strong sunlight with 100% field of view.
The refresh rate is 60fps, making it perfect
for action photography.
Shutter Speed Dial
Add a dynamic quality to your images by experimenting with the shutter speed.
The LX100 offers automatic mode (both shutter & aperture set to A), shutter priority as well as full manual control.
Exposure Compensation Dial
By using exposure control, you can make fine adjustments to accommodate unusual lighting conditions, lens filters and even to over or underexpose imagesintentionally for effect.
Get Inspired
Reviews
REVIEWS
"Factor in the superb viewfinder and controls, breakneck performance and 4K video mode, and the LX100 sets a new standard for compact cameras."
DMC-LX100, Expert Reviews, Best Buy, February 2015 28 August 2015
"The camera may be bigger than its competitors, but the manual controls, combined with sensibly placed buttons, just make so much sense."
DMC-LX100, Outdoor Photography, 93%, March 2015 28 August 2015
"Most importantly, image quality is very impressive, especially in low light, aided by that ultra-fast zoom lens."
DMC-LX100, Amateur Photographer, Premium Compact of the Year, February 2015 28 August 2015
"This is how to do a premium grade compact camera for enthusiast photographers, where anything less than the best image quality is just not an option."
DMC-LX100, Advanced Photographer, Best in Test, January 2015 23 January 2014
"The LX100 may not look so strong on paper, but spec sheets can never tell the whole story, and what they fail to convey is just how accomplished a performer this camera really is."
DMC-LX100, Amateur Photographer, Test Bench Gold, January 2015 23 January 2014
“The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 is the most capable compact camera that we've ever reviewed, offering a mouth-watering combination of cutting edge technology..."
DMC-LX100, Photography Blog, Compact Camera of the Year, January 2015 23 January 2014
"The LX100’s 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 Leica lens is particularly impressive, allowing for good low light photos with a shallow depth of field."
DMC-LX100, Which?, Best Buy, December 2014 23 January 2014
"The Panasonic Lumix LX100 gives good noise performance, with good results up to ISO1600, and the camera is capable of resolving excellent levels of detail, producing very good images."
DMC-LX100, ePHOTOzine, Serious Compact Zoom of 2014, December 2014 24 December 2014
"Comes top for image quality, performance, video quality, controls – the LX100 is a tour de force."
DMC-LX100, Expert Reviews, Best Buy, November 2014 10 December 2014
DMC-LX100, Trusted Reviews Awards 2014, Best Compact Camera, November 2014
10 December 2014
"A dream for enthusiasts."
DMC-LX100, Digital Camera Magazine, Gold Award, December 2014 10 December 2014
"The excellent build quality and intuitive controls are a fantastic starting point, making the camera a pleasure to use."
DMC-LX100, What Digital Camera, Gold award, November 2014 10 December 2014
"The Panasonic Lumix LX100 is the new go-to compact camera for people who want to ‘go manual’ without trading portability."
DMC-LX100, Trusted Reviews, Recommended, October 2014 10 December 2014
"The Lumix LX100 confidently dives into the increasingly busy market for high-end compacts with style and specifications that separate it from the pack."
DMC-LX100, Camera Labs, Highly Recommended, 01 October 2014
"The Lumix DMC-LX100 is the most capable compact camera that we've ever reviewed, offering a mouth-watering combination of cutting edge technology, excellent image quality, and intuitive handling."
DMC-LX100, Photography Blog, Essential, 01 October 2014
"The Panasonic Lumix LX100 offers an impressive range of features including 4K video recording, a bright f/1.7-2.8 Leica lens, great external controls..."
DMC-LX100, EPhotozine, Editor's Choice, 01 October 2014
Accessories
VW-LED1
LED Video Light
DMW-USBC1
USB Cable