Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 is an ambitious compact camera with a big sensor, a wide-aperture lens, and 4K video recording, but it falls just short of top honors.

-- As reviewed by PCMag
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 1

Product details

  • 12. 8MP 4/3" Type Multi-Aspect MOS Sensor
  • Leica DC Vario-Summilux f/1. 7-2. 8 Lens
  • 4K Ultra HD Video at 30/24 fps in MP4
  • Full HD Video at 60fps in MP4 or AVCHD
  • Built-in Wi-Fi Connectivity with NFC

PROS

+ Large image sensor.
+ Wide aperture zoom lens.
+ Sharp EVF.
+ Top-notch high ISO performance.
+ Speedy autofocus.
+ 11.3fps burst shooting.
+ Excellent control layout.
+ 4K video capture with 4K photo mode.
+ Integrated Wi-Fi.
+ Hot shoe.

CONS

- Expensive.
- Bulky.
- Overactive video autofocus.
- Sensor resolution limits detail.
- No built-in flash.
- Fixed LCD doesn't support touch input.
- Lacks microphone input.

Expert reviews and ratings

By PCMag on January 21, 2015
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 is an ambitious compact camera with a big sensor, a wide-aperture lens, and 4K video recording, but it falls just short of top honors.
80
By Tom's Guide on June 20, 2016
A retro design, 4K video and sharp photos make the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 a fantastic portable camera.
80