Panasonic - LUMIX G100 Mirrorless Camera for Photo, 4K Video and Vlogging, 12-32mm Lens - DC-G100KK - Black

Name: Panasonic - LUMIX G100 Mirrorless Camera for Photo, 4K Video and Vlogging, 12-32mm Lens - DC-G100KK - Black
Brand: Panasonic
SKU: 6420025
Rating: 4.5 (65 reviews)

Model: DC-G100KK

SKU: 6420025

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Key Specs
- Image Sensor Size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
- Effective Pixels: 21.77 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
- Standardized Video Resolution: 4K (2160p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
General
- Product Name: LUMIX G100 Mirrorless Camera for Photo, 4K Video and Vlogging, 12-32mm Lens - DC-G100KK
- Brand: Panasonic
- Model Number: DC-G100KK
- Color: Black
- Product Set: Lens Kit
- Digital Camera Type: Mirrorless Camera with Lens
Imaging
- Image Sensor Type: NMOS (CCD and CMOS are the two main technologies used in image sensors. CCD, the older of the two types, turns analog light signals into digital pixels. This conversion happens without distortion, resulting in high-quality images. Newer CMOS sensors use transistors at each pixel to move electrical charges. CMOS sensors are typically less expensive, but also require more light to create distortion-free images.)
- Image Sensor Size: Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
- Digital Zoom: 16x (A digital zoom is accomplished electronically, with no adjustment of the camera's optics, and no optical resolution gained in the process. The existing data is not enhanced or added to, merely displayed at a lower resolution, thereby giving an illusion of an enlarged image.)
Focus
- Autofocus: true (Allows the camera to automatically focus through the lens, rather than by adjusting the lens manually.)
- Eye Autofocus (Eye AF): false (Automatically seeks out and focuses on the subject's eye and holds it as the camera and subject move and as the photographer shoots at high frame rates.)
Exposure Control
- Shutter Speeds: Still Image: Time (Max. 60 second), 1/16,000-60 (The length of time the shutter remains open when the shutter release is activated, expressed in fractions of seconds. The longer the shutter is open, the more light that is able to be captured by the camera sensor.)
- Minimum Aperture: f/3.5 (The smallest opening of a lens, typically expressed in f-numbers. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture and the less light that can enter the lens. A smaller aperture creates a larger depth of field, which keeps both foreground and background in focus.)
- Maximum Aperture: f/5.6 (The limit to how wide a lens can be open, typically expressed in f-numbers. The smaller the number, the larger the aperture and the more light that can enter the lens. A larger aperture creates a shallower depth of field, helpful for keeping subjects in focus and blurring background details.)
- Effective Pixels: 21.77 megapixels (The actual number of pixels which make up the viewable image.)
Lens
- Lens Type: Standard Zoom
- Minimum Focal Length: 12 millimeters (The minimum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The shorter the focal length, the greater the area of scene captured.)
- Maximum Focal Length: 32 millimeters (The maximum distance between the lens and the image sensor that allows the subject to be in focus. The greater the focal length, the smaller the area of scene captured.)
- Lens Series: Panasonic Lumix G Vario (The product group that the lens belongs to, based on similar shared features.)
- Lens Model Number: H-FS12032
Flash
- Integrated Flash: true
Video
- Standardized Video Resolution: 4K (2160p) (An approximated measurement of the product’s video resolution. This may not be the exact resolution of the product, which may be slightly more or less when using a pixel-by-pixel measurement.)
- Video Resolution(s) and Frame Rate(s): 4K (2160p) video recording (Refers to the number of pixels, both horizontally and vertically, and the frame rate used to capture the video. The higher the resolution the finer the video detail that can be seen. The faster the frame rate the smoother the playback for higher motion activities like sports.)
Compatibility
- Memory Card Compatibility: Secure Digital High Capacity (SDHC), Secure Digital Extended Capacity (SDXC) (The type of memory card(s) recommended for use with the product.)
Features
- Integrated GPS: Yes
Connectivity
- Wireless Connectivity: WiFi, NFC (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Headphone Jack: false (The device features an interface that allows for the connection of headphones.)
- PictBridge Enabled: true (PictBridge allows digital cameras, camcorders and other image capture devices to connect and print directly to photo printers and other output devices without using a computer.)
Power
- Rechargeable Battery: true
Performance
- Protective Qualities: Water resistant
- Maximum Depth of Water Resistance: 0 feet (Measurement of the maximum depth of water in which the product is able to resist some degree of water penetration.)
Included
- Number of Lenses Included: 1
- Camera Bag/Case Included: false
Dimensions
- Product Depth: 2.13 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
Other
- UPC: 885170426900

LUMIX G100 Mirrorless Camera for Photo, 4K Video and Vlogging, 12-32mm Lens – Black

20.3MP Micro-Four-Thirds Digital Live MOS Sensor: Delivers vibrant, high-contrast photos and sharp, smooth 4K video across a wide range of lighting conditions.
ISO 200-25600: High-resolution and high-sensitivity picture recording with less image noise. Clear, smooth nighttime images are achievable, up to the maximum ISO25600 setting.
AFS 6fps/AFC 5fps: More than 20 images can be shot in RAW/RAW+JPEG mode. More than 480 images can be shot in JPEG mode. *
Contrast + DFD AF: Automatically detects the face and eyes, and chooses the optimal focus and exposure to take beautiful portraits.Video Selfie Mode automatically keeps both your face and the background in focus.
4K 30p, Full-HD 60p Video Recording: Brings you everything you need to create a high-quality content, with the superior performance and portability you have come to expect from LUMIX.
Seamless File Transfer: Send content to your device with the press of a button by pairing your G100 with the LUMIX Sync app on your smartphone via Wi-Fi. Remote control and automatic GPS geotagging are also available.
1,840k-Dot Free-Angle Monitor with Touch Screen: Ideal for selfie and high- and low-angle shots.
Superb Quality 20.3MP Images: Micro Four Thirds MOS sensor with the powerful image processing engine for great picture quality even in low light.
3,680k-dot OLED LVF with 0.73x Magnification: Provides high visibility even in bright sunlight.
5-Axis Hybrid I.S. (Image Stabilizer): Shoot a clear walk-and-talk without the shake, and at the perfect angle, courtesy of Advanced 5-Axis HYBRID image stabilization.
A Powerful, Versatile Mic: Audio tracking auto-adjusts the recording range and direction to record clearly inside or outside, in crowds, one-on-ones, nature, and more.
Intuitive Features for Beginners and Experts: Vertical video shooting is ideal for playback on smartphones. REC frame indicator ensures you are recording—no more missed takes. Frame Marker allows you to compose your shot in various aspect ratios to suit your preferred social platforms.
Use as a Webcam: Livestream or make video calls simply by connecting via USB with the LUMIX Webcam Software (Beta). **
Extensive Lens Lineup: The LUMIX G series includes a wide range Micro Four Thirds lenses for ultimate creative expression and flexibility in any shooting scenario.
Lumix Pro Services: Register LPS (lumix-pro.us/) and get free 3-year extended warranty.
*: When using a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)".) Until the burst shooting speed slows. When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic.
**: Firmware version 1.1 or later is required.

Product Manuals

Q: optical zoom?

A: Hello! The Lumix G100 had digital zoom.

Q: is there time lapse option ?

A: It does include S & Q mode using which you can get the timelapse.

Q: Can that camera be used as a webcam?

A: Yes, it can be used. I'm using it in my setup.

Q: Does this camera have a time and date stamp that is overplayed to print?

A: If the clock is not set, the correct date cannot be printed when you stamp the date on the pictures with [TEXT STAMP] (P136) or order a photo studio to print the pictures. If the clock is set, the correct date can be printed even if the date is not displayed on the screen of the camera.

Q: What size is this camera? L W d

A: Thank you for your question! The dimensions are 115.6 mm (W) × 82.5 mm (H) × 54.2 mm (D) (4.55″ (W)×3.24″ (H)×2.13″ (D)) (excluding the projecting parts). -M

Q: Hello! What will be the file format once you send all the videos to your desktop computer? Thanks!

A: The recording format for video is MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, AAC (2ch)). -M

Q: Does the Vlogging Kit come with Lenses?

A: This model comes with a 12-32mm Lens. -M

Q: Does this capture scenery, like glaciers in the distance, and does the optical zoom work well or only digital zoom

A: Thank you for your question! The Lumix G100 is designed primarily for vlogging and content creators, rather than for capturing distant scenery like glaciers. However, it does have optical zoom capabilities when you use compatible lenses. The Lumix G100 uses interchangeable lenses, so you can choose a lens that suits your needs, including zoom lenses. -M

Customers are saying

Customers are satisfied with the image quality, compact size, user-friendly interface, and affordable price of the LUMIX G100 Mirrorless Camera. They appreciate its ability to capture stunning photos and 4K videos, making it a great choice for photography enthusiasts and vloggers. While some users have concerns about the autofocus performance, overall, the camera offers excellent value for beginners and hobbyists.

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Rated 4 out of 5 stars
I love this camera, but it has problems
I love this camera, it's my favorite but it has problems. Let me start with what I like. The size, and shape are quite good. It's easy to bring this along. I take this camera all over. I also like the colors of the standard picture profile. The colors look fantastic outside, in the sun. Greens, reds, and yellows seem to pop in a pleasing way. The user interface is also quite good. The quick menu has almost everything. I use it a lot. The main menu is also pretty good. The touch screen was integrated well into the user interface and I'm usually able to navigate the menu without the manual. I also like that it's micro four thirds so I can re-use my lens. There are cheap yet good lenses available for this system. The overall collection of features is quite good. I like that it has an EVF, mic jack, and hot shoe. The phone app is pretty good too. But it's not all good. The stabilization sucks. For pictures, you need faster shutter speeds. For videos, you _need_ a tripod or gimbal! The electronic stabilization helps but it's often not good enough (especially for video). The continuous auto focus screws up too much. I'm not bothered too much by the occasional background breathing (I usually don't notice it). But I am bothered when auto focus screws up royally. There have been talking head shots where my face goes out of focus completely for a few seconds even though the I haven't moved. For self-filming you might lose shots because of auto focus. It seems to screw up more when I wear sunglasses. The record limit bothers me. When I see a clip getting close to 10 mins I wrap up the clip sooner than I otherwise would have. This would bother me much more if this were my only camera. The clean HDMI feed is too laggy. I used this camera for a zoom call and the delay was a problem. The delay is about 11 frames with a camlink 4k. It caused us to talk over each other in the video call. The 4k crop bothers me but I didn't notice it till someone pointed it out. Since I keep stabilization turned off it's not as bad. With stabilization, the 4k crop is much bigger problem, however. But since stabilization is bad I end up doing all my videos with a tripod or something. I can see the 4k crop being a deal breaker for a lot of people. The camera doesn't have an analog Remote Shutter Release input. I'm talking about the 2.5 mm remote jack that lets you use an Intervalometer/Timer/Shutter Release unit. Thankfully I'm usually able to make do with the phone app. And the camera lets you set a shutter speed as long as 60 seconds. But some operations are only possible with a remote shutter signal. I can't use this camera for some Astrophotography nor can I take a picture using a bulb mode shutter release. I wish it had 5ghz wifi 6 and a UHS-II SD card slot for when I use the phone app. The slow 2.4 ghz wifi that it has is fine for photos. But for video you need an SD card reader. Thankfully you can get SD card readers for iPhone, and android. But I usually transfer my videos to my computer for editing. Still this would be a nice thing to have. Here are some neutral points: Sometimes the camera feels a little small in my hand. But if it were big enough for my hands I probably wouldn't use it as much. The SD card slot at the bottom hasn't been a problem for me. I use small tripod-plates with this camera and I'm able to open the battery door without removing the tripod plate. To get the most of from this camera you need to connect it to your phone over Bluetooth so that you photos get tagged with their locations. I wish Panasonic would integrate the latest technology from computational photography (I work in computer science research and there are so many ways this camera would be much better if they'd do something fancy with software). At the very least, I'd like to see a mode that takes many exposures, aligns them, averages the pixel values and spits out an image that has less noise and more clarity (this is what iPhones and Pixel-Phones do and it's why high-end phones take better night photos). And I'd like to see those same computational methods applied in video. In conclusion, This is a great walking around camera for people that already own a micro-four-thirds camera. It's limitations would make this an annoying first/only camera. There are lots of ways I wish this camera was better. But I love this camera and I use it more than any other camera I own. It's size is great. I'm happy with the video quality. The colors look good. And it has a nice assortment of features. Overall I love playing with this camera. I look forward to using it every day. I have yet to play with all it's features.
Posted 4 years ago by Michael
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
TINY and powerful
It is so small and compact.. I can fit this camera with the kit lens, and my 25mm prime and 45-150telephoto all in a bag that isn't big enough to hold my sony a7iii and one lens alone. Picture quality is great. Cheap lenses are available for any use case you'd need. I got the 25mm prime for $150 more dollars and it is incredible on this camera. This thing is so nice just to throw in a bag when my main objective is anything other than take photos. It's so nice to have it. Some of the features are a little gimmicky, but.. that's what happens when you market a camera for "vloggers"
Posted 2 years ago by Rick
Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Excellent for still photos.
I bought this to replace a camera I dropped (I guess dropping a camera once every 50 years is my quota). I chose this because it had a sensor similar in size to my Nikon DSLR. As others say it has a complicated menu that can be confusing. I don't think the manual is arranged to make it easy to find needed information. There are features that this has that aren't well described. I the short time I've had this I had to reset the menus once since something I did gave the wrong result. One review says that image stabilization isn't very good, especially for videos. If you do a lot of videos, you might want to choose a different camera. I don't make videos and I rely on shutter speed to keep my photos sharp. If you have used lumix cameras before, I would recommend this one. At the price I paid, it is a great camera.
Posted 2 years ago by JerryM