Panasonic LUMIX DMC-LX100M2 compact camera review

Panasonic

LUMIX

LX

100M2 –

Seventh generation model in the popular premium compact series

LX. The camera has

The big high-sensitive

MOS

-4/3 sensor

With effective resolution of 17,0 mP, high-performance processor

Venus

Engine

and the high-aperture lens

LEICA

DC

VARIO

–

SUMMILUX

F

1.7-

F

2.8 35mm equivalent: 24-75mm , allowing this model to produce realistic, high quality photos with beautiful bokeh.

A wide range of lens focal lengths from 24mm to 75mm 35mm equivalent gives the LUMIX LX100M2 the versatility it needs for shooting subjects from macro to portraits. 9 diaphragm blades allow for soft, round bokeh effects. Another distinctive feature of the camera – multi-format, which allows you to shoot dynamic landscapes with an ultra-wide angle of 24 mm at any aspect ratio: 4:3, 3:2 or 16:9. Aperture control ring allows direct and intuitive control and unlocks the full potential of high-performance optics. Delightful, detailed macro shots can be taken from a distance of just 3cm.

In addition, the LUMIX LX100M2 has a fast response speed. Thanks to DFD depth-of-focus technology, not only has the accuracy been increased, but also the AF speed in about 0.10 sec. , allowing you to capture virtually elusive moments. 11 fps continuous shooting at full quality.

The framing is done with a 16:9 wide-format LVF Live View Finder with a resolution equivalent to 2,760,000 dots and near 100% color reproduction. It offers 0.7x magnification Equivalent. 35mm camera and 100% field of view. Also features 3-inch display with increased resolution up to 1,240,000 dots, touch-screen control.

Like all Panasonic cameras in this series, the LUMIX LX100M2 is equipped with a wide range of advanced functions, allowing experienced photographers to realize their full creative potential. Its operation is intuitive, thanks to analog controls such as the aperture ring, shutter speed dial or exposure compensation.

For even more creative freedom, various settings are available: Filter, Creative Panorama and Picture Style. New modes have been added to the Photo Style function: L.Monochrome and L.Monochrome D, they create dynamic monochrome shots with intensified highlights and shadows, while preserving detail. Also, it is now possible to add a “grain” effect in all monochrome shooting modes. Other useful features include Focus Peaking, Horizon Level, Aperture Bracketing, Focus Bracketing, White Balance Bracketing and Light & Shade Correction. In addition, the LX100M2 can develop RAW to JPEG images in-camera.

The LUMIX LX100M2 is great for recording smooth, high-quality 4K video at 3840 x 2160 @ 30p 25p or 24p in MP4. And the unique 4K PHOTO feature lets you take the perfect shot by selecting a frame from the video sequence shot at 30 fps and saving it as a photo in 8MP resolution. To make working in 4K PHOTO mode even more convenient, the camera has added new functions for auto marking, sequence composition, post-focus, focus tracking and light composition.

Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity make it easy to transfer images to mobile devices and PCs or control the shooting process. Bluetooth 4 compatibility.2 BLE: Bluetooth Low Energy allows you to keep the camera in constant communication with your smartphone or laptop, consuming minimal power. Camera also supports USB charging.

Main technical specifications

SENSOR
Type	CMOS
Number of Effective Pixels	17 megapixel
Total number of pixels	22 megapixel
Size	17.3 x 13 mm
Maximum resolution	4928 x 3288
ISO	Auto, 200-25600 expandable to 100
OBJECTIVE
Name	LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX
Design	11 elements in 8 groups Special elements : 5 aspherical lenses 8 aspherical surfaces 2 double-sided aspherical surface ED-lenses
Optical zoom	3.1x
Digital zoom	4h
Optical Image Stabilization	POWER OIS
FOCUSING
Minimum focus distance	normal mode: 50 fps Macro Mode: 3cm
Modes	AF /AF Macro/ MF. Each available with AFS Single AFF Flexible AFC Continuous
Post Focus	+
Number of focus points	49
CAPTURE
Shutter speed	60 – 1/4000 sec Mechanical shutter 1 to 1/16,000 sec electronic shutter
Continuous Shooting Speed	[AFS] H: 11 fps, M: 7 fps with Live View , L: 2 fps with Live View [AFF AFC] H: 5.5 fps, M: 5.5 fps with Live View , L: 2 fps with Live View
Exposure correction	± 5 EV in 1/3-step increments
File formats	RAW, JPEG
SCREEN VIEWFINDER
Screen diagonal	3″
Screen resolution	1240000 points
Touch screen	+
Viewfinder type	electronic
Viewfinder Zoom	0,7h
Viewfinder resolution	2760000 dots
Viewfinder field of view	100 %
VIDEO CAPTURE
Aspect Ratio	MPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
Video capture modes	3840 x 2160 at 30p/100Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 3840 x 2160 @ 24p 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 at 60p 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 at 60p 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 60i 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1920 x 1080 @ 30p 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080 at 30p 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital 1280 x 720 at 30p 10 Mbps, MOV, H.264, linear PCM 1920 x 1080 at 24p 24 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital
MEMORY CARD	SD SDHC SDXC UHS-I compatible
INTERFACE	USB 2.0 microHDMI Wi-Fi 802.11b g n Bluetooth 4.2 LE
BATTERY
Type	Lithium-ion battery DMW-BLE9
Resource	340 frames
PHYSICAL PARAMETERS
Dimensions	115 x 66 x 64 mm
Weight	392 g
Body material	magnesium alloy

Image examples:

13.8 mm, 1/5000 sec, f/4, ISO 200, -1 EV

10.9 mm, 1/1250 s, f/5.6, ISO 100, -0.66 E

15.9 mm, 1/1600 s, f 5.6, ISO 200, -1.7 EV

34 mm, 1/10000 s, f/2.8, ISO 200, -1 EV