Testseek.com have collected 133 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 and the average rating is 88%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100.
October 2014
(88%)
133 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(86%)
598 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The best balance of small size and terrific performance thanks to a fixed large-aperture lens and a superb micro four-thirds sensor
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Faster autofocus than the competition
Incredibly detailed 4K recording makes it one of the best compacts f
The Panasonic LX100 delivers really good photo and video quality
A great set of features
And class-leading performance
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.
Excellent image quality
Large sensor for a compact camera
Fast and sharp Leica lens
Decent battery life
Superb ergonomics
Sharp EVF
Aperture and shutter speed rings
Retro aesthetic
Brilliant JPEGs straight out of camera
Built-in Wi-fi
Beautiful and durable retro design
Supersharp 4K video
Quick autofocus
Great color and detail in photos
Solid low-light performance
Superclear electronic viewfinder
Excellent stills image quality - especially in Raw
Unsurpassed combination of large sensor and bright lens
Impressive and usable video capabilities
Comprehensive and well-designed direct controls (with good customization options)
Fast
Responsive beha
Impressive low light performance
Superb image quality in majority of conditions
Top of the line 4K video capability
Excellent price
Useful remote smartphone application
Builtin EVF is a real plus
Impressive image quality from larger sensor
Fast maximum aperture useful
The editors didn't like
The relatively short zoom reach can feel limiting if you're used to smaller-sensor point-and-shoots with long optical zoom
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It lacks a tilting LCD screen
Making it harder to get shots from above and below eye-level
Controls
It's got a fixed LCD and the lens really needs a hood to minimize flare
Expensive. Bulky. Overactive video autofocus. Sensor resolution limits detail. No built-in flash. Fixed LCD doesn't support touch input. Lacks microphone input
No touch or tilt LCD
Flash is a separate piece
A bit large for the pocket
Small size is tough-going for those with larger hands
Price is a bit steep at $900
Rear LCD is not a touch screen
No external mic jack
Lacks built-in flash
JPEG noise reduction and sharpening are rather crude at low ISOs
Lens range can be limiting
12MP may not be enough for some users
Manually positioning an AF point is awkward (and workaround limits customization choices)
Excellent image quality, large sensor for a compact camera, fast and sharp Leica lens, decent battery life, superb ergonomics, sharp EVF
No touch or tilt LCD, flash is a separate piece, a bit large for the pocket
No surprise: the Panasonic Lumix LX100 isn't perfect. Nothing is of course, especially not tech products. But it's nonetheless a miracle of technology that allows me to forget the technology and focus on creativity. The direct manual controls, excellent e...
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Published: 2015-01-21, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
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.
Expensive. Bulky. Overactive video autofocus. Sensor resolution limits detail. No built-in flash. Fixed LCD doesn't support touch input. Lacks microphone input
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....
Published: 2015-01-20, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.com
The best balance of small size and terrific performance thanks to a fixed large-aperture lens and a superb micro four-thirds sensor, Advertisement, Faster autofocus than the competition, Incredibly detailed 4K recording makes it one of the best compacts f
The relatively short zoom reach can feel limiting if you're used to smaller-sensor point-and-shoots with long optical zoom, Advertisement, Advertisement, It lacks a tilting LCD screen, making it harder to get shots from above and below eye-level, Controls
Yes. I would recommend the LX100 to damn-near everyone. The only thing its not great for is telephoto shooting, which requires an interchangeable system or a much larger superzoom. $900 is a tough proposition for many of us, and certainly you dont need...
Abstract: The Panasonic LX100 is a high-end compact camera that will fit in your jacket pocket, and it comes with a large Micro Four Thirds sensor. In her Panasonic LX100 review video, our head of testing, Angela Nicholson, takes a look at this new premium compact'...
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Published: 2014-12-22, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com
The Panasonic LX100 delivers really good photo and video quality, a great set of features, and class-leading performance
It's got a fixed LCD and the lens really needs a hood to minimize flare
With really good photo and video quality, a great set of features and generally class-leading performance, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 is probably one of our favorite compact cameras ever. It's not for the inexperienced, though....
Published: 2014-11-27, Author: Kevin , review by: dxomark.com
Adopting a larger sensor than the lens can cover offers advantages in lens size and speed, but the trade-off is somewhat reduced sensor performance, particularly in respect to low-light capabilities. For all that, it's still no worse than rival offerings...
Abstract: These cameras may be a bit too big to fit in your pocket but most are compact enough to be considered appealing alternatives to heavier, bulkier, interchangeable lens camera systems...
Published: 2014-11-18, Author: Richard , review by: dpreview.com
Excellent stills image quality - especially in Raw, Unsurpassed combination of large sensor and bright lens, Impressive and usable video capabilities, Comprehensive and well-designed direct controls (with good customization options), Fast, responsive beha
JPEG noise reduction and sharpening are rather crude at low ISOs, Lens range can be limiting, 12MP may not be enough for some users, Manually positioning an AF point is awkward (and workaround limits customization choices), Focus peaking often too subtle
The LX100 is a very specific tool - a usefully small camera with an impressively bright lens and good sized sensor. Its short zoom and low pixel count will limit its appeal but dependable image quality and excellent hands-on controls make this one of the...
