Panasonic announces vlogging-friendly Lumix DC-G100/G110
Panasonic has introduced the Lumix DC-G100 (known as the G110 in some regions), a compact Micro Four Thirds camera targeted toward vloggers. To this end, it features a fully articulating (and very bright) touchscreen, easily visible record button, directional microphones with subject tracking and a number of other details.
While it uses the same 20MP Four Thirds sensor as many other Panasonic cameras, the G100 does not have in-body image stabilization. There is a 'hybrid' 5-axis IS system when recording video (4-axis for 4K), though it does add a noticeable crop. The 3" LCD display is very bright and easy to see outdoors and it's paired with a 3.68 million dots (equivalent) viewfinder. Is a field sequential EVF but Panasonic says it refreshes four times faster than
Video can be captured at 4K/30p and 24p for up to 10 minutes. There is a crop in 4K, made even larger when using image stabilization, thus reducing wide-angle shooting options. The G100 uses the 'OZO' directional audio system designed by Nokia, which allows you to select the direction in which sound is recorded, even using face detection in one mode. While the G100 has a external mic socket, there's no headphone jack to be found.
Alongside the G100 comes the DMW-SHGR1 tripod grip ($99). It can be a small selfie stick (with still and video capture buttons) or a mini tripod. The grip is powered by the camera's micro USB port.
The DC-G100 will go on sale in late July at an MSRP of $749 when kitted with the ultra-compact 12-32mm F3.5-5.6 power zoom lens. Adding the tripod grip increases the price to $799.
A special promotion for both kits (US only, through August 1st) includes a $50 instant rebate, extra battery and external charger. Other kits will be available globally.
Panasonic Lumix DC-G100 specifications
| Price | |
|---|---|
| MSRP | $749 (w/12-32 lens), $799 (w/12-32 lens and tripod grip) |
| Body type | |
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Body material | Composite, metal |
| Sensor | |
| Max resolution | 5184 x 3888 |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| Effective pixels | 20 megapixels |
| Sensor photo detectors | 22 megapixels |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Color space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Color filter array | Primary color filter |
| Image | |
| ISO | Auto, 200-25600 (expands down to ISO 100) |
| Boosted ISO (minimum) | 100 |
| White balance presets | 5 |
| Custom white balance | Yes (4 slots) |
| Image stabilization | No |
| Uncompressed format | RAW |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, standard |
| File format |
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| Optics & Focus | |
| Autofocus |
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| Autofocus assist lamp | Yes |
| Digital zoom | Yes |
| Manual focus | Yes |
| Number of focus points | 49 |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× |
| Screen / viewfinder | |
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated |
| Screen size | 3″ |
| Screen dots | 1,840,000 |
| Touch screen | Yes |
| Screen type | TFT LCD |
| Live view | Yes |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.46× (0.73× 35mm equiv.) |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,680,000 |
| Photography features | |
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/500 sec |
| Maximum shutter speed (electronic) | 1/16000 sec |
| Exposure modes |
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| Scene modes |
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| Built-in flash | Yes |
| Flash range | 3.60 m (at ISO 100) |
| External flash | Yes |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye redduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, off |
| Flash X sync speed | 1/50 sec |
| Drive modes |
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| Continuous drive | 10.0 fps |
| Self-timer | Yes |
| Metering modes |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
| AE Bracketing | ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV steps) |
| WB Bracketing | Yes |
| Videography features | |
| Format | MPEG-4, H.264 |
| Modes |
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| Microphone | Multiple |
| Speaker | Mono |
| Storage | |
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I supported) |
| Connectivity | |
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| USB charging | Yes |
| HDMI | Yes (micro-HDMI) |
| Microphone port | Yes |
| Headphone port | No |
| Wireless | Built-In |
| Wireless notes | 802.11b/g/n + Bluetooth |
| Remote control | Yes (via smartphone) |
| Physical | |
| Environmentally sealed | No |
| Battery | Battery Pack |
| Battery description | BLG10 lithium-ion battery and charger |
| Battery Life (CIPA) | 270 |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 352 g (0.78 lb / 12.42 oz) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 83 x 54 mm (4.57 x 3.27 x 2.13″) |
| Other features | |
| Orientation sensor | Yes |
| Timelapse recording | Yes |
| GPS | None |
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