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)
Panasonic's DMC-LX100 is not a perfect camera; there's no built-in flash, the monitor isn't touch-sensitive and doesn't tilt, it lacks a built-in ND filter and you can't adjust exposures via Wi-Fi. The lens displays edge and corner softness at wide apertu...
Published: 2014-12-23, Author: Lori , review by: cnet.com.au
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....
Large sensor in a compact body, Small highquality lens, Traditional controls, Electronic viewfinder
Screen not touchsensitive, 16Mp sensor produces 12Mp images, No flash builtin
I've been debating the issue of sensor size in a compact camera with Michiharu Uematsu for some considerable time now and I'm delighted that Panasonic has put a Four Thirds sensor in the LX100. It's clear that the company has invested a lot of effort in ...
Abstract: Like most Panasonic cameras, the DMC-LX100 (one of the year's most critically acclaimed) is both modest-looking and carries a cracking Leica lens – a bright f1.7 that makes low-light photography and the kind of shots that need a blurry background a cinch...
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Published: 2015-01-21, Author: Michael , review by: gizmodo.co.uk
The best balance of small size and terrific performance thanks to a fixed large-aperture lens and a superb micro four-thirds sensor, Faster autofocus than the competition, Incredibly detailed 4K recording makes it one of the best compacts for shooting v
The relatively short zoom reach can feel limiting if you're used to smaller-sensor point-and-shoots with long optical zoom, It lacks a tilting LCD screen, making it harder to get shots from above and below eye-level, Controls may seem intimidating to b
– Yes. I would recommend the LX100 to damn-near everyone. The only thing it's not great for is telephoto shooting, which requires an interchangeable system or a much larger superzoom. £700 is a tough proposition for many of us, and certainly you don't nee...
Published: 2014-12-22, Author: Lori , review by: CNET.co.uk
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....
4/3" sensor and 2475mm f/1.72.8 lens, Aperture ring, Shutter speed dial, 4K video at 100 Mbps, Builtin EVF, Fast AF, Flash sync at all shutter speeds, Quality build, WiFi and NFC, Power adapter included
No touchscreen, LCD doesn't pivot or tilt, Connectivity (no USB 3.0, no headphone or mic jacks), "Only" 1/4000, 4K videos slightly cropped (26mm), Flash not builtin, No USB charging, A tad too big to fit in your pocket
The Lumix LX100 hits where it counts. It boasts picture quality, speed, a generally bright lens, 4K video, an aperture ring, a shutter speed dial and an EVF, all in a relatively small body. However, between classic sobriety and geeky frills, don't ask us ...
