Probably the best in-depth review of any consumer product I have ever watched. After watching, I feel like I have personally used the product. Bravo Sir Maarten! You raise and set the quality bar for independent video reviews.
One of the best, most informative reviews I've seen in a while. Problem is I'm now so overwhelmed by the menu selection I think I'll go back to my Kodak Brownie.
+Jorg Fledge Thank you for taking the time to comment with such kind words, appreciated. There's no denying the simplicity of the Brownie, however finding film and processing is becoming increasingly more difficult and expensive.
Finally, I am here - I have found your review of the LX100! And, I am not disappointed with the outcome. In fact, having watched your reviews covering the three cameras that were on my shortlist, I am now convinced that the LX100 is the camera for me. I can see the drawback at not having an articulated screen but, I have never had one in the past so I am sure I'll cope with it! Fantastic review, thank you.
+Darren Saunders More kind words! So glad you found what you were looking for and that my videos have assisted you in your decision making. I too was very impressed by the LX100 - so I'm sure you'll enjoy your new camera. Please send a DM with links to images when you are ready to share.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. As a professional photographer, looking to purchase a simple compact system with "professional" characteristics for my carry around camera, I watched this video early on during my research. After purchasing the LX100 this weekend, I again watched your video today. What a thorough rundown of all the options. Your video was extremely helpful for me to delve deeper into the menus and understand some of the nuances this little gem has to offer. All the best ... and happy shooting!
Heb deze camera onlangs nieuw gekocht voor een heel mooi prijsje, ondanks het feit dat het een ouder model is met (maar) 12,8 MP. Gewoonweg omdat het een alles-in-1 camera is met heel veel mogelijkheden, een grotere 4/3 sensor en met een lichtgevoelige leica lens die hetzelfde (?) is als een leica D-lux type 109 camera. Wordt in een Nederlands review een 'profesionele compact camera' genoemd. Superleuk om dan een uitgebreid review filmpje tegen te komen van een andere Nederlander-Canadees en test foto's te zien van plaatsen in Canada waar ik in de jaren 80 heb gewoond. Dat was pure nostalgie, want ik woon ondertussen alweer lange tijd in NL. Thank you so much for this very thorough review, because it shows all the functions and features of this camera which saves a lot of time in learning from the the 332 page manual !
Bedankt voor de vriendelijke woorden, ze worden op prijs gesteld. I've always appreciated reviews that explained the features that made a camera interesting (dpreview used to do this) and that's what I try to do.
I've been binge watching all of the LX100 reviews in search of interesting features so I consider myself an expert on the matter ;). Most of them are like a broken record - covering the basics time and time again. You covered the basics and proceeded to present all other features which no one dared to touch. I will be studying my lx100 with your review hand in hand to use more of its potential. Panasonic could discard the obsolete paper instructions in favor of your reviews. Thanks again, Maciej
Again, very kind - thanks for commenting. I'm happy with a pdf instead of the paper instructions - but I do like some documentation, even if it's sparse. And it helps me to fall asleep.
Not sure if I'm plinking down for this camera, but by Jove good sir that is a brilliant review. Definitely earned a subscriber right there - love how you get to the details and don't take viewers lightly. Most reviewer went through things with far too much haste.
Thank you for taking the time to do this review. Very relieving to watch such a detail demonstration of the camera and its features. For my intents and purposes this may be the best option for me. Keep doing what you are doing!
This has to be the most comprehensive review ever. I know the LX100 is an old camera by today's standards but I do find that there is something very special about it so I'm buying one. I also know that this review is 3 years old but I do thank you for this wonderful video
As usual, excellent commentary and video. Maarten's observations are succinct and correct. I know because we were colleagues and I highly respect his opinions.
I think it's the only youtube video I'd have you watch again at x0.5 to catch it all. just got a lx100. still an amazing camera and now in a superb price. thanks a lot!!!
Great video, I remember seeing this years ago. Fast forward 6 years and multiple cameras later, this is still my go to street/pocket camera. The above average image quality in this little beast makes it a no brainer for me when size matters.
Me too, I love watching Maarten's reviews since I saw the first one even though I too am NOT in the market for a new camera. I have an a5100 which Maarten helped convince me to buy - I'm glad he did. Fantastic little camera, I am beyond impressed with it (and glad I did not splurge for the a6000 ;)
For me I had the Nex 5T and decided I had to have a viewfinder but the attachment was crazy expensive, so I sold the 5T and got an a6000 instead, less hassle, great EVF
I appreciate what you explained and guided for viewer, who concern about this old device in last day of 2020. Really love this video, detail, professional. I subscribed and thank you.
Thanks Maarten,for the closeup, detailed, explanation, for the functions of this LX100 camera. Best video explanation I have viewed. I ended up purchasing the Photographers guide to the Lumix LX100 book by Alexander S. White recently, since purchasing in 2019 to get my head around this mega function compact camera. Had the basic booklet that came with the camera. Not good enough. Then downloaded the Advanced version online. Still not completely explaining the camera. Eventually, I want to be intuitive when operating it as Second nature.
Mahalo, Maarten! I use my LX100 everyday, on Hawai'i Island. I re-watched your excellent review since I'm going to be using it more for video. It's still a fantastic little camera. Thanks again!
I rarely would buy a camera that has been out for two years already, but I made an exception for the LX100 because, for my purposes, it's the best thing on the market still! I love that I can still mount filters on the 43mm thread, take super sharp 4K and make use of that fast wide end for night shooting. The controls and ergonomics make it a joy to use as well. Great review!
really nice! And now I'm not talking about camera but reviewer performance. Wonderfully done presentation; great image, voice and information, all in once. Thank you sir. (note: and this is the first time I wrote something like this, I'm not impressed easily ;) )
While DPreview makes excellent technical reviews. This is a more real world review and a look over the possibilities. Really appreciate what you did here. Thank you for all the effort you've putted into this review.
Dear Maarten, you stole my heart ( and this splendid review as well 🙏🏽💎🙏🏽) It convinced me to get this little monster beside my dlsr equipment .Happy Holidays from the Netherlands 🎄
Wonderful review! This must of taken you a long time to make and it's clear you know what you are talking about. It sure seems the Panasonic DMC-LX100 is just short of a really amazing camera. Perhaps there will be a "pro" version encompassing the missing features - for a price I am sure.
Paul Lampron Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, it takes a while, but it's a very enjoyable endeavour. I'm hoping that some of these features end in next year's version, but even without, it's a most interesting piece of equipment.
An astounding level of passion and detail exhibited for this camera that I JUST purchased! Thank you for your work on this excellent video! Now it's time for me to start the climb up that steep learning curve. As this is a camera that should suit me well for some time to come, I'm in no hurry. :-)
+Darren Stephens That's very kind of you to say - I appreciate your comment. I also appreciate your interest in learning all of the camera's capabilities, as Panasonic offers a really rich feature set. Thanks for your comment.
Wonderful review. Thanks for all the detail and putting the camera through real-world use, as all camera reviews should be. Unfortunately I think the lack of tilt-screen and built-in flash is almost a deal breaker (give me one or the other and I would have already bought it). But 4k is so tempting!
Chris Estrella Thanks for the kind words - 4K is tempting, but otherwise I support your assessment. Still, the most interesting, challenging and feature-rich camera I've reviewed.
Another fab video, thank you marten,I love watching all your videos, even for cameras I don't and won't own. They are all very interesting and informative .☺
Great review. I think I'll have to get one. For me, the interface makes this the best DSLR complement. Yes, the sony rx100iii is smaller, but this just seems so much more fun to shoot with.
Great review, Maarten. I just got an LX100 myself, for live music photography and videography. I hate the lack of mic input, but as far as my research showed, there wasn't a better camera at the price point, or at the size.
+Fish in a Barrel Thanks for the kind words. Although a mic input is nice, external recorders (like the Tascam DR-70D) can be mounted on the tripod under the camera, can provide XLR inputs and record at a higher quality than the internal. I'm finding syncing the two recordings is easy (although there is sometimes a little drift over time). For music, I'd highly recommend this as a solution.
+Maarten Heilbron All well and good for some of the more professional gigs I do with multiple cams or a tripod mounted option, but I usually free-hand the camera and get audio from that. For professional gigs, I usually source a proper recording from the sound tech via the desk. For cheaper hires, I usually set up a Zoom h4n somewhere central to get room audio, and may also grab vocals from the desk. I was looking into some options for improving the audio from the LX100 itself, but find mounting the h4n on the shoe makes the whole thing unwieldy for free-handing the process, which is mostly what I do. I considered some solution where I mount a mic to the shoe and plug it into the Zoom, which I could keep in my pocket as a recording device. I wish there was some kind of wireless option.
+Fish in a Barrel Those are all good solutions - I have a zoom particularly for that purpose - either to do a recording from the console, or from an good listening position, which is what I'd recommend. As you move around the audio perspective (and quality) will change and is usually not desirable. For wireless (camera mounted shotgun to zoom?) I'd recommend the RodeLink, which is part of my kit. Although it's not the Sennheiser AVX equivalent I'd like it to be, it is better then the Sennheiser analog (ew100) solution. That is an excellent thought - why doesn't someone make a camera with a wireless receiver built in? They've included wifi - it could easily piggyback on that solution.
***** I actually looked at the Rodelink as an option. Most of the free-handed audio seems pretty reasonable for when I'm doing off the cuff hobby stuff, so might go with the mic+pocketed Zoom option to enhance it a bit.
I have wanted this camera for a few years now but couldn't bring myself to pop $600+ for a new version. I recently obtained a used, but excellent condition version for half that price. This LX100 I just bought only has a dozen or so shots on it and came with some extras, including the auto-shutting lens cover. Can’t wait to get it our and put it through its paces. PS: Thanks for a great review - this will be helpful as I set about learning this camera.
Mind you I've been shooting SLRs for over 20 years. I'm thoroughly familiar with photography, cameras, etc. Yet this is still an overwhelming camera. I wish there was a menu option to switch between simple and expert modes, each turning off all functions that only the other type of user would want to see (and, of course, a third option that would be as it currently is, with all options available). That would make both my wife and I much happier using this impressive but frustrating camera.
+Jon Miller I understand what you mean ... coming to grips with the steep learning curve and navigating the menu systems is a daunting task. More than once it's happened that I know that a camera has a feature, but while I'm out shooting I can't find it for love or money. The Nikon 1's menu system has a simplified mode, but I actually find it more trouble. Many cameras offer less menu functionality if you are in full auto (not P) mode - and that's a frustration all it's own as it eliminates the ability to shoot in RAW, or use other desirable settings that are independent of a simpler version of the menu. Thanks for the ability to rant on this.
Another great video ***** Lens is the reason for lack of full sensor readout. Imaging circle of the lens doesn't cover full sensor, so only ratio options are the ones without extreme corners of the sensor
Just thought I'd let you know that I got my LX-100 and I was correct. You can skip menu pages forward and backward by using the zoom lever just as with the FZ-200. You can do the same within menu items that have more than one page. I'm quite pleased with the camera. Due to the horrible weather we are having, I haven't had time to test it extensively. But from what I can see so far is that it takes really nice pictures, but not quite as sharp as my FZ-200. But then it is a compact camera. I'm going to get a case for it and UV and infra red filters as well. It and the FZ-200 complement each other, in my opinion. Also, since the menu items are similar on both, the learning curve is not as great as if I had come from another brand of camera.
Thanks for the update. I agree, the consistency of the menus on Panasonic models is a great feature. And it's great that so much functionality is the same - really full featured. On the GH4 (there is no zoom dial) the aperture dial selects categories and the shutter dial navigates, but I haven't found anything to skip pages.
The menu system has been improved in the Lumix LX100M2. Still a challenging set of features, but for instance I found the format option in no time at the top level in the menu hierarchy. Great little camera, by the way. Thanks, as always, for your concise and calm review.
That was a top notch video review. I could watch a couple of times to make sure I got it all. I use the GH4 and this could be a good second camera. Thanks.
So, my Lx15 is dead... I wasn't pretty happy with that camera (especially with the 36mm crop when shooting in 4K)... You've just sold me an Lx100 this time! Excellent review! You could just add that the Lx100 uses almost the whole sensor when in 4K providing a 26mm focal length in 24p which is more important for me than the touch screen (I hope so..)... Thanks again!
I'm not sure why you need it to use the "whole sensor". By definition 16x9 would never use all of a 3x2 sensor. And wouldn't it make more sense for the manufacturer to choose a limited set of pixels that suit the ratio and that can be mathematically mapped to the 1920x1080 or 3940x2160 needed for video? Forcing a mismatch will end up with bad pixel mapping. As for 24 frames, please watch this: th-cam.com/video/z1rdjGLmsd8/w-d-xo.html
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for replying! I didn't know that when I bought the lx15 here in Greece.. And when I first saw it's crop on 4K I was really disappointed. After all I'm a musician and when I readed 24mm-75mm plus 4K I was mislead. Back then if I also knew that f1.7 on a micro 4/3 sensor is shallower dof than f1.4 on a 1" sensor I would have definitely bought the Lx100.. Thanks again for all your amazing videos! Keep on!
A shortcoming in most reviews is Video capabilities and quality..most film time is spent on photography. Maybe 2 separate videos one photo capabilities one video ? Thank you for the well balanced and trusted opinions given in your reviews
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and your trust. Here's the thing. When I tried that, only a small percentage watched the video segment. On the other hand, maybe only a small percentage watch the video portion of a longer video.
Late right now, so I will watch this tomorrow, but I did want to say that I recorded some friends in a well-known Canadian prog (Saga) band last Saturday in Toronto with my LX100 close to the stage, blasting out of a large sound system. I was extremely pleased that (with the mics at the 'low' setting- I didn't try the higher settings) I got a nice clear sound, with absolutely no distortion! I also used a Zoom H1 mic part of the time, and the recording from that was only slightly warmer, with a little more bass response. The LX100 captured more high frequency. Both work nicely together, but the LX100 sounds nice on it's own if you don't want to carry a mic. And, since my card was 32GB, I didn't get quite the whole concert in 4K, so had to switch to regular 1080p at one point near the end. Even then, in the regular 1080p mode (not down-sampled from 4K), the video was still sharper than my Sony RX100, and again- with no audio distortion! And, needless to say, the 4K is amazing!
JoeSzilagy Thanks for the update. In those kinds of situations I often make a second audio recording - wither directly from the mix board or with the Zoom recorder in a place where the pics will pick up good sound without too much direct audience noise. Using a camera that provides live video out, I'd plug the Zoom's output into an Atomos recorder as the second channel.
Very nice video! Actually, I had recently bought the Zoom H1, and really only wanted to test it out, along with the LX100s internal mics. I suspect getting permission and cooperation to plug into the board would have been a fair amount of hassle anyway. I bought a little adapter from the Cowboy Studio photo accessory shop in Mississauga, (I suspect we both live around the Toronto area, judging from your video!) for around $9 that allowed me to attach the Zoom to the hot shoe on the LX100. Later, I synced both audio tracks up in iMovie, and it sounded and looked pretty good- for a very amateurish concert recording! One of these days I'll get Final Cut for more complex stuff. Speaking of which, you are light years beyond me Maarten, and I have a lot to learn, but I find that's one of the fun and interesting things about the LX100!
JoeSzilagy In some venues it is, but I usually shoot footage of bands I know and they're usually helpful in introducing me to the sound operator who's usually cooperative (not always). I have a small Sony bracket which has a flash shoe and a larger Shape bracket which I use to attach devices like the Zoom, an external monitor and recorder. I felt the LX100 performed really well for recording video in small venues with bad lighting.
Every once in a while I go back and watch these again. It must be frustrating going through the different brands, but I've stuck with Nikon and Panasonic, and there's really not much to remember. The menus are the same on most every model. Maarten does nice reviews though!
Thank you so much for this video. I have had my LX100 for several years and hardly used it. It just wasn't intuitive to me although I have had several Panasonic cameras over the years. I tried reading the manual but it wasn't helpful to me. I'd struggle with the LX100, get really frustrated, and then go back to one of the other Panasonics that I understood better time and again. Thanks again. You gave me some hope that maybe I can use the LX100.
Nice comprehensive video. Really curious if you find it having enough Bokeh for subbject-background separation , for like portraits and stuffs in the street ? cheers
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. It's harder on the street - but easy enough for portraits. Large aperture (small Fstop number) stay zoomed in, keep the subject as close to the camera as possible. Paul and I explain in three minutes: th-cam.com/video/FgpHdMxv2rg/w-d-xo.html
This is the best review of the LX100 that I have found on the internet. There should be a "Pay a coffee to Maarten" and "check out with PayPal" button below the video really :) Many thanks
Great review. I'm sure you've learned this in the 2+ years since posting, if you hit the DISPLAY button in the menu, it skips to the next page, so you don't have to scroll through all the options to get there.
So pleasant review, best one on LX100, so far I watched till today! Did you speak on Panasonic G7 yet? Something detailed like this one on G7 would help a lot.
Dear +Maarten Heilbron, I'm considering to buy an LX100 very soon. I usually shoot photos for hours at a time and lately videos too simultaneously. I had a horrible experience with a bridge camera lately. I'm simply pissed off with its crappy battery. Could you please tell me about the battery life of Lumix LX100 asap? It'd be a huge help. Thanking you in advance.
Nemo Neelkantho Although I'd recommend a second battery for those circumstances, I did find the LX100 battery to be better than average, typically lasting for a day's worth of shooting.
This is the best review I have seen of the LX100 the comparison with RX100 XXX just bored me and this gave me an insight to what this camera can do. Thank You
Thanks for this review, lots of practical stuff !! I own an LX100 and love it for its compact size, fast lens and abundance of features. Only thing I dislike is the processing of skin tones (pink/purple lips and cheeks in one instance, brownish in another), which previous Panasonic cameras (G5, GF) did not have a problem with. Have you experienced this and is there a setting to work around this ?
+colonelcalhoun It's my pleasure, always nice to hear that it's been useful. I'm not sure what you mean ... is the auto white balance not getting the right colour temperature? Is the problem visible in the RAW images, or just the JPEGs? Are you using the "Photo Styles"?
+colonelcalhoun That is strange. Thanks for the link - it's nice to find reviews that aren't just someone sitting at a desk - I wish he'd do more. Still wondering if it affects the RAW file, or it's just a JPEG processing error. I have a meeting at Panasonic later in the week, I'll try to remember to ask.
one question: is it possible to separate focus from exposure? On my Canon DSLR I can use several combinations. It's quite useful, since it allows you to focus once and then forget about it, just recompose and shoot quickly. In street photography especially, when something blocks your view of the subject momentarily. Otherwise just go manual, obviously.
At 8:45 you mentioned that you had to click a lot to get through the menus, like 22 clicks to get to Format, but if you start at the first menu item and go back just one click, you are at the end and at the format menu item since it wraps. The shortcut you really want is already there though, because if you move the zoom lever (w/t) it moves through each full screen one at a time! At 8:58: The dimmed out options are just items that aren’t accessible in your current mode (PASM). I guess I see it as a feature since it is feedback that those items aren’t accessible in the current mode. A quick press of the iA toggle button will bring quite a few of those active, since iA has the least manual items off all the modes.
I certainly didn't mean to criticize. It is a miracle that they put so many features into the camera and that you can find anything at all. I know I breathed a sign of relief when I read about that shortcut in the Alexander White book. Great video, I watched it all the way to the end which says something.
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting, I didn't take your suggestions as criticism - I too am still learning, a particular challenge when they pack so many features in :-)
Thank you for doing the most comprehensive camera reviews I've seen on TH-cam! Really helps as I am looking to buy a camera this summer. Quick q: should I get the newest model available or are older models fine? How old is too old?
syahiratunadiah I appreciate your kind words - thanks! Unless you are experienced enough to understand the difference, being a year or two out of date will get you pretty much everything you need for a lot less money. For beginners, buying a less expensive or older camera is a great way to start. For example, unless you need 4K video (and some of the other features that I talk about, you could be very happy with the GF1 - a Panasonic model that I bought when it was new and still use with pleasure. How old is too old? Less than 12Mp is too old.
***** thank you for the prompt reply! I was tempted to buy the latest camera available with all the bells and whistles but I know it will be wasted on a beginner like me. Another question I have is which type of camera would you suggest a beginner to buy: a point-and-shoot or a mirrorless? Since the GF1 you suggested is a mirrorless. Thanks again!
syahiratunadiah If you just want to take pictures and a phone won't do, get a point and shoot (hint - they're all pretty much the same from where I sit). All point and shoots are mirrorless. If you want/plan to be serious about photography, get a camera with 1) a 1" or larger sensor; 2) interchangeable lenses; 3) full manual control (exposure - ISO, aperture, shutter) and focus); 4) viewfinder; 5) saves RAW. You might let one (like lenses or viewfinder) of these go, but not two. If you were considering the LX100 - the GF1 seemed a good compromise.
I've been thinking about buying my first camera; I would be using it mostly for traveling and I appreciate great quality images. It has come down to lx100, rx100m3 and ricoh gr; any thoughts what would be the best choice? Been leaning towards the ricoh as I hear great things about it... Would appreciate an answer as I've come to realise you know a great deadl about photography and cameras.
Bor Motore Thanks, but let's not give me too much credit. If size/cost isn't an issue, I'd take the LX100. On the other hand for travel, I'd probably lean towards the smaller RX100 (and I'd be nearly equally happy with the M1 as the M3 versions)
Great review and tutorial! Just one question to Maarten: Do you experience that the camera screen resolution goes down in playback as compared to when shooting? I do (not due to slow shutter speeds) and this annoys me because this is making focus check post shooting difficult.
Really helpful review, as one wanting something more compact as an alternative to DSLR & all the kit iwas looking at this & the Sony rx100 iii. Decided on the LX. Thanks.
Excellent review, I haven't seen you do a bad one yet. I am terribly intrigued by this camera, while the price is a little steep compared to other compacts, there is no doubting you are getting value, a similar body/lens in mft would be a few thousand I think. My main concern, again, aside from price, is the zoom range, I really do like to get in close. Since you've also reviewed the x30, the other camera I'm really looking at, I wonder if what you noticed more, being held back by the range of the Panny or the low light/noise of the Fuji?
Really comprehensive! Im buying this camera for sure but sir can i ask a question about the video limit, Is the 4k video 15 min limit per video clip or for the whole sd card you will put in? My lumix fz150 has unlimited video and will depend on capacity of the sd card, for 1080p it will store 2h20min of video on a 32 gb sd card. Is there a firmware update that wont limit its video on any setting? Thanks and more power to your channel!
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. The limit is per clip, and you can start recording again immediately. There's no official update that changes this behaviour.
a pleasant review, sir! What a dedication to make such a comprehensive review like this. I've been thinking to purchase a compact camera and haven't decide between this LX100, Fuji X30 or Fuji X100 for daily use. Unfortunately i don't have a strong knowledge in photography, but maybe do you have suggestion on what's best for a beginner like me? Thank you!
Ferry Aritonang All three are good choices. Take the one that appeals to your wallet and your sense of style. The most important attribute of a camera is some unquantifiable aspect that means you always want to have it with you. After making sure you have the features you really want, choose with your heart.
Great review! I've been stuck between purchasing the LX100, a6000/5100 or rx100 iii. It'll be my first "real" camera with the primary objective to photograph my first child that's still in the oven. Would the LX100 be adequate once they're mobile and running a mock or would the AF of the a6000/5100 be more beneficial?
Larry Ranallo I would choose either the LX100 or the RX100 (they're small, light, simple so you never have to think about whether to take it or not) with a slight preference to the LX100 for capability and the RX100 for size.
Thank you. Yes! The whole bottle. I loved staying in Saint Emilion - two of three storefronts are wine boutiques. Although my personal preference is for a Blanquette de Limoux, which I find pairs better with camera manuals and reviews.
Great review! Leaning towards buying the LX100. How would you compare the LX100 and the RX100M3 in terms of image stabilization? Is the IQ when panning acceptable?
Lana Step Thanks so much for your kind words. So many more things I could have covered in the video ... the stabilizer is on for the handheld recording of the cyclists, and I thought it was good. There is a photo-only "panning" stabilization mode, but in video you get full stabilization. It's hard to compare without having them side by side. As I'm thinking about "acceptable when panning", I'm thinking that maybe you're reacting to motion artifacts, the same issue I mentioned when I talk about shutter speed for video. In a camcorder or video mode on a still camera, if you can't (or don't) set the shutter speed to 1/60 (or so), the resulting pans will look odd - the higher the shutter the more odd. We expect to see motion portrayed a certain way (if it's our eyes, or what we're accustomed to in movies, which are 24 fps usually with a shutter speed about twice that) and if it doesn't look like that we notice it, but aren't always able to identify why it's wrong. I hope this helps.
Lana Step My pleasure. I'm not sure why this isn't a more widely publicized tip - video should be 1/60th (or so). Of course, many camcorders have no control for this. And in many situations, you'll need an ND filter, which is why you'll find many manufacturers now including them in cameras.
Probably the best in-depth review of any consumer product I have ever watched. After watching, I feel like I have personally used the product. Bravo Sir Maarten! You raise and set the quality bar for independent video reviews.
Thank you, I truly appreciate your kind words and that you have taken the time to comment.
Only TH-cam channel where the camera settings are explained in detail :D Thanks!
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for commenting.
One of the best, most informative reviews I've seen in a while. Problem is I'm now so overwhelmed by the menu selection I think I'll go back to my Kodak Brownie.
+Jorg Fledge Thank you for taking the time to comment with such kind words, appreciated. There's no denying the simplicity of the Brownie, however finding film and processing is becoming increasingly more difficult and expensive.
the best review I have ever seen about lx100 thank you
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
I second this, I don't remember ever seeing a video review (of anything) so detailed and intuitively arranged.
That's very kind, thanks for your comment.
One heck of a complete review. I've been playing with this camera for two months and learned several new tricks from watching this video.
routergods That's very kind of you to say - always happy to hear that I've been able to provide some useful info.
Finally, I am here - I have found your review of the LX100! And, I am not disappointed with the outcome. In fact, having watched your reviews covering the three cameras that were on my shortlist, I am now convinced that the LX100 is the camera for me. I can see the drawback at not having an articulated screen but, I have never had one in the past so I am sure I'll cope with it! Fantastic review, thank you.
+Darren Saunders More kind words! So glad you found what you were looking for and that my videos have assisted you in your decision making. I too was very impressed by the LX100 - so I'm sure you'll enjoy your new camera. Please send a DM with links to images when you are ready to share.
First I watched your videos to make a purchase decision of camera. Now I watched again to learn more engaging way how to best use LX100.
Great work.
Sunil Kumar I'm always happy to hear that you've found the video useful - thank you for your kind words.
Thank you for taking the time to make this video. As a professional photographer, looking to purchase a simple compact system with "professional" characteristics for my carry around camera, I watched this video early on during my research. After purchasing the LX100 this weekend, I again watched your video today. What a thorough rundown of all the options. Your video was extremely helpful for me to delve deeper into the menus and understand some of the nuances this little gem has to offer.
All the best ... and happy shooting!
Preston Keres I'm so pleased to read your very kind comment. Thanks for the note, I'm glad to hear that you found it interesting and useful.
thank you SO much for this review. I've had this camera for a few years and never got the most I could out of it. Now I will. This is amazing!
I'm always so pleased to read that I've helped you discover all the features your camera has to offer. Thanks for your kind words.
Heb deze camera onlangs nieuw gekocht voor een heel mooi prijsje, ondanks het feit dat het een ouder model is met (maar) 12,8 MP. Gewoonweg omdat het een alles-in-1 camera is met heel veel mogelijkheden, een grotere 4/3 sensor en met een lichtgevoelige leica lens die hetzelfde (?) is als een leica D-lux type 109 camera. Wordt in een Nederlands review een 'profesionele compact camera' genoemd. Superleuk om dan een uitgebreid review filmpje tegen te komen van een andere Nederlander-Canadees en test foto's te zien van plaatsen in Canada waar ik in de jaren 80 heb gewoond. Dat was pure nostalgie, want ik woon ondertussen alweer lange tijd in NL. Thank you so much for this very thorough review, because it shows all the functions and features of this camera which saves a lot of time in learning from the the 332 page manual !
Bedankt voor de vriendelijke woorden, ze worden op prijs gesteld. I've always appreciated reviews that explained the features that made a camera interesting (dpreview used to do this) and that's what I try to do.
What an exceptional review! Comprehensive indeed - I've never seen a camera review packed with so much usable info - thank you so much!
You're making me blush! Thanks for your kind words, so nice of you to take the time to comment.
I've been binge watching all of the LX100 reviews in search of interesting features so I consider myself an expert on the matter ;). Most of them are like a broken record - covering the basics time and time again. You covered the basics and proceeded to present all other features which no one dared to touch. I will be studying my lx100 with your review hand in hand to use more of its potential. Panasonic could discard the obsolete paper instructions in favor of your reviews.
Thanks again, Maciej
Again, very kind - thanks for commenting. I'm happy with a pdf instead of the paper instructions - but I do like some documentation, even if it's sparse. And it helps me to fall asleep.
Fair enough.
Not sure if I'm plinking down for this camera, but by Jove good sir that is a brilliant review. Definitely earned a subscriber right there - love how you get to the details and don't take viewers lightly. Most reviewer went through things with far too much haste.
+Giang Nguyen Dinh Thanks so much for the kind words, I appreciate that you took the time to comment.
Thank you for taking the time to do this review. Very relieving to watch such a detail demonstration of the camera and its features. For my intents and purposes this may be the best option for me. Keep doing what you are doing!
+James Acord It's my pleasure. Glad to hear the video was of value to you.
Your video is the best i found so far and made me decide to get the LX100. Thank you!
+Andrei Sosoiu I certainly appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.
I can't believe all that tech in such a little body. Amazing. Great review, like all of your reviews.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
This has to be the most comprehensive review ever. I know the LX100 is an old camera by today's standards but I do find that there is something very special about it so I'm buying one. I also know that this review is 3 years old but I do thank you for this wonderful video
It's very kind of you to say, I appreciate your comments.
Incredible camera review I've ever seen. Thanks a lot.
I appreciate the kind words, thank you.
As usual, excellent commentary and video. Maarten's observations are succinct and correct.
I know because we were colleagues and I highly respect his opinions.
+bull harv Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated from my colleagues and friends.
I think it's the only youtube video I'd have you watch again at x0.5 to catch it all. just got a lx100. still an amazing camera and now in a superb price. thanks a lot!!!
That's kind of you to say - I'm so happy to hear that you believe I've managed to cram that much content in.
It's a review and a tutorial at the same time... cheers.
I appreciate the kind words, thanks.
You do the BEST reviews/overviews. Thank you.
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Great video, I remember seeing this years ago. Fast forward 6 years and multiple cameras later, this is still my go to street/pocket camera. The above average image quality in this little beast makes it a no brainer for me when size matters.
Glad you enjoyed it!
I have an a6000 with a few lenses, I'm very happy with it - not in the market for another camera, but I'm still unable to resist these great videos!
DriveCancelled Thanks for the kind words - I appreciate your interest in my "work".
***** You are welcome!
Me too, I love watching Maarten's reviews since I saw the first one even though I too am NOT in the market for a new camera. I have an a5100 which Maarten helped convince me to buy - I'm glad he did. Fantastic little camera, I am beyond impressed with it (and glad I did not splurge for the a6000 ;)
For me I had the Nex 5T and decided I had to have a viewfinder but the attachment was crazy expensive, so I sold the 5T and got an a6000 instead, less hassle, great EVF
Maarten a fantastic review ,a change from the usually poor reviews posted on here. Thanks
I appreciate your kind words, thanks very much.
I bought a Panasoniclx100 today. I'm really looking forward to it. Thank you for the good review.
Hope you enjoy it! Thanks for your kind words, appreciated.
Thank you so much. Had this camera for 2 years, and found out about a couple of features only from your video :)
Great to hear, always nice to know that I've helped you appreciate your camera. Thanks for the kind words.
I appreciate what you explained and guided for viewer, who concern about this old device in last day of 2020. Really love this video, detail, professional. I subscribed and thank you.
A real pleasure to read your kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
@@MaartenHeilbron Today i got this camera, old but gold, I will watch previous videos you made. Have a nice day sir.
Thanks Maarten,for the closeup, detailed, explanation, for the functions of this LX100 camera. Best video explanation I have viewed. I ended up purchasing the Photographers guide to the Lumix LX100 book by Alexander S. White recently, since purchasing in 2019 to get my head around this mega function compact camera. Had the basic booklet that came with the camera. Not good enough. Then downloaded the Advanced version online. Still not completely explaining the camera. Eventually, I want to be intuitive when operating it as Second nature.
Thanks for your kind words.
Mahalo, Maarten! I use my LX100 everyday, on Hawai'i Island. I re-watched your excellent review since I'm going to be using it more for video. It's still a fantastic little camera. Thanks again!
It is, glad to hear you continue to enjoy it. Thanks, a pleasure to read your kind words.
I rarely would buy a camera that has been out for two years already, but I made an exception for the LX100 because, for my purposes, it's the best thing on the market still! I love that I can still mount filters on the 43mm thread, take super sharp 4K and make use of that fast wide end for night shooting. The controls and ergonomics make it a joy to use as well. Great review!
Thanks for the kind words, and it's so nice to hear you're happy with your new camera.
really nice! And now I'm not talking about camera but reviewer performance. Wonderfully done presentation; great image, voice and information, all in once. Thank you sir. (note: and this is the first time I wrote something like this, I'm not impressed easily ;) )
sdfsdf421df That's very kind of you to say! I appreciate your comment, and your taking the time to write it.
While DPreview makes excellent technical reviews. This is a more real world review and a look over the possibilities.
Really appreciate what you did here. Thank you for all the effort you've putted into this review.
1barnet1 I appreciate the kind words, thanks for the comment.
A very useful review of the LX100 that I bought yesterday.
eivissa1946 Thanks for the kind words - good choice!
This review convinced me to buy it and now I agree with pretty much all your sentiments of the camera!
f50fan That's a very kind thing to say - thanks!
Excellent review! One of the best I have ever seen. Very professional.
John Kwok That you very much for your kind words.
Dear Maarten, you stole my heart ( and this splendid review as well 🙏🏽💎🙏🏽) It convinced me to get this little monster beside my dlsr equipment .Happy Holidays from the Netherlands 🎄
Always nice to hear from a viewer who's found my videos helpful. Thanks for commenting.
Finally watched it Maarten, very informative review!
JoeSzilagy Always happy to hear that I've been able to provide useful information. Thanks!
Wonderful review! This must of taken you a long time to make and it's clear you know what you are talking about. It sure seems the Panasonic DMC-LX100 is just short of a really amazing camera. Perhaps there will be a "pro" version encompassing the missing features - for a price I am sure.
Paul Lampron Thank you for your kind comment. Yes, it takes a while, but it's a very enjoyable endeavour. I'm hoping that some of these features end in next year's version, but even without, it's a most interesting piece of equipment.
Amazing review, thats a TON of work, thank you!
Thank you - I'm always appreciative when a viewer recognizes the work involved in my videos. Thanks for commenting.
Good balanced review for the lx100. Possibly the best on youtube.
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for taking the time.
An astounding level of passion and detail exhibited for this camera that I JUST purchased! Thank you for your work on this excellent video! Now it's time for me to start the climb up that steep learning curve. As this is a camera that should suit me well for some time to come, I'm in no hurry. :-)
+Darren Stephens That's very kind of you to say - I appreciate your comment. I also appreciate your interest in learning all of the camera's capabilities, as Panasonic offers a really rich feature set. Thanks for your comment.
wow this review is out of this planet. kudos.
Thanks, I appreciate your kind words.
Wonderful review. Thanks for all the detail and putting the camera through real-world use, as all camera reviews should be. Unfortunately I think the lack of tilt-screen and built-in flash is almost a deal breaker (give me one or the other and I would have already bought it). But 4k is so tempting!
Chris Estrella Thanks for the kind words - 4K is tempting, but otherwise I support your assessment. Still, the most interesting, challenging and feature-rich camera I've reviewed.
Another fab video, thank you marten,I love watching all your videos, even for cameras I don't and won't own. They are all very interesting and informative .☺
Mark Timmins I appreciate your kind words, thanks for commenting.
Excellent very in-depth review - very helpful - Thx!
I appreciate the kind words, thanks for taking the time to comment.
Great review. I think I'll have to get one. For me, the interface makes this the best DSLR complement. Yes, the sony rx100iii is smaller, but this just seems so much more fun to shoot with.
Per Olsson Thanks for the kind comment. Fun, yes - and if it's not fun, why bother?
Great review, Maarten. I just got an LX100 myself, for live music photography and videography. I hate the lack of mic input, but as far as my research showed, there wasn't a better camera at the price point, or at the size.
+Fish in a Barrel Thanks for the kind words. Although a mic input is nice, external recorders (like the Tascam DR-70D) can be mounted on the tripod under the camera, can provide XLR inputs and record at a higher quality than the internal. I'm finding syncing the two recordings is easy (although there is sometimes a little drift over time). For music, I'd highly recommend this as a solution.
+Maarten Heilbron All well and good for some of the more professional gigs I do with multiple cams or a tripod mounted option, but I usually free-hand the camera and get audio from that. For professional gigs, I usually source a proper recording from the sound tech via the desk. For cheaper hires, I usually set up a Zoom h4n somewhere central to get room audio, and may also grab vocals from the desk.
I was looking into some options for improving the audio from the LX100 itself, but find mounting the h4n on the shoe makes the whole thing unwieldy for free-handing the process, which is mostly what I do. I considered some solution where I mount a mic to the shoe and plug it into the Zoom, which I could keep in my pocket as a recording device.
I wish there was some kind of wireless option.
+Fish in a Barrel Those are all good solutions - I have a zoom particularly for that purpose - either to do a recording from the console, or from an good listening position, which is what I'd recommend. As you move around the audio perspective (and quality) will change and is usually not desirable. For wireless (camera mounted shotgun to zoom?) I'd recommend the RodeLink, which is part of my kit. Although it's not the Sennheiser AVX equivalent I'd like it to be, it is better then the Sennheiser analog (ew100) solution.
That is an excellent thought - why doesn't someone make a camera with a wireless receiver built in? They've included wifi - it could easily piggyback on that solution.
***** I actually looked at the Rodelink as an option. Most of the free-handed audio seems pretty reasonable for when I'm doing off the cuff hobby stuff, so might go with the mic+pocketed Zoom option to enhance it a bit.
+Fish in a Barrel Let me know how it turns out. I had the Rodelink for review and bought one when the review was over.
Wow an outstanding detail and high quality review.
Peter Ratsch I value your kind words - thanks for watching and commenting.
Brilliant review, hands down the best review of this camera. Thanks very much for sharing. Subscribed.
+TechTechTV Wow, that's so nice of you to say! Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated.
salute to a well made and comprehensive review! more power!
Loved your kind words, thanks for commenting.
Well done (quite), an appropriate, non-distracting muted music bed, nicely scripted and edited.
+Christopher Springmann Thank you for taking the time to post such nice words, Thanks!
Great video. You convinced me........ it arrives on Sunday.
Thanks for your kind words, appreciated. Although it is my intention to inform, not necessarily to convince.
Say me that you ordered the last Lx100 ii version please...
@@morpheusjp Nope, not yet. Why what's up?
I have wanted this camera for a few years now but couldn't bring myself to pop $600+ for a new version. I recently obtained a used, but excellent condition version for half that price. This LX100 I just bought only has a dozen or so shots on it and came with some extras, including the auto-shutting lens cover. Can’t wait to get it our and put it through its paces. PS: Thanks for a great review - this will be helpful as I set about learning this camera.
Thanks for your kind words, and for sharing your notes.
very thorough as usual we'll done
darren crolla Thanks for your kind comment.
This camera is incredibly overwhelming. This rapid-fire video is also overwhelming. But together I learned quite a bit. Thank you!!
Mind you I've been shooting SLRs for over 20 years. I'm thoroughly familiar with photography, cameras, etc. Yet this is still an overwhelming camera. I wish there was a menu option to switch between simple and expert modes, each turning off all functions that only the other type of user would want to see (and, of course, a third option that would be as it currently is, with all options available). That would make both my wife and I much happier using this impressive but frustrating camera.
+Jon Miller Thanks for the kind words, it's my pleasure!
+Jon Miller I understand what you mean ... coming to grips with the steep learning curve and navigating the menu systems is a daunting task. More than once it's happened that I know that a camera has a feature, but while I'm out shooting I can't find it for love or money. The Nikon 1's menu system has a simplified mode, but I actually find it more trouble. Many cameras offer less menu functionality if you are in full auto (not P) mode - and that's a frustration all it's own as it eliminates the ability to shoot in RAW, or use other desirable settings that are independent of a simpler version of the menu. Thanks for the ability to rant on this.
Thank you!! Very helpful Maarten
Thanks for commenting, your kind words are appreciated.
Another great video *****
Lens is the reason for lack of full sensor readout. Imaging circle of the lens doesn't cover full sensor, so only ratio options are the ones without extreme corners of the sensor
ObelixCMM Thanks for the kind words - and the helpful explanation.
Just thought I'd let you know that I got my LX-100 and I was correct. You can skip menu pages forward and backward by using the zoom lever just as with the FZ-200. You can do the same within menu items that have more than one page. I'm quite pleased with the camera. Due to the horrible weather we are having, I haven't had time to test it extensively. But from what I can see so far is that it takes really nice pictures, but not quite as sharp as my FZ-200. But then it is a compact camera. I'm going to get a case for it and UV and infra red filters as well. It and the FZ-200 complement each other, in my opinion. Also, since the menu items are similar on both, the learning curve is not as great as if I had come from another brand of camera.
Thanks for the update. I agree, the consistency of the menus on Panasonic models is a great feature. And it's great that so much functionality is the same - really full featured. On the GH4 (there is no zoom dial) the aperture dial selects categories and the shutter dial navigates, but I haven't found anything to skip pages.
Ok... I am thinking to buy this one in 2019... this looks just awesome!
Always nice to hear my videos are helpful, thanks.
The menu system has been improved in the Lumix LX100M2. Still a challenging set of features, but for instance I found the format option in no time at the top level in the menu hierarchy. Great little camera, by the way. Thanks, as always, for your concise and calm review.
Thanks for sharing, I've always thought that Panasonic's menu system is among the best.
Excellent detailed review. Thank you.
Joel York That's kind of you to say, thanks!
That was a top notch video review. I could watch a couple of times to make sure I got it all. I use the GH4 and this could be a good second camera. Thanks.
I'm humbled by your kind words, thank you! I agree, it makes an excellent companion to the GH4.
So, my Lx15 is dead... I wasn't pretty happy with that camera (especially with the 36mm crop when shooting in 4K)... You've just sold me an Lx100 this time! Excellent review! You could just add that the Lx100 uses almost the whole sensor when in 4K providing a 26mm focal length in 24p which is more important for me than the touch screen (I hope so..)... Thanks again!
I'm not sure why you need it to use the "whole sensor". By definition 16x9 would never use all of a 3x2 sensor. And wouldn't it make more sense for the manufacturer to choose a limited set of pixels that suit the ratio and that can be mathematically mapped to the 1920x1080 or 3940x2160 needed for video?
Forcing a mismatch will end up with bad pixel mapping.
As for 24 frames, please watch this: th-cam.com/video/z1rdjGLmsd8/w-d-xo.html
@@MaartenHeilbron Thanks for replying! I didn't know that when I bought the lx15 here in Greece.. And when I first saw it's crop on 4K I was really disappointed. After all I'm a musician and when I readed 24mm-75mm plus 4K I was mislead. Back then if I also knew that f1.7 on a micro 4/3 sensor is shallower dof than f1.4 on a 1" sensor I would have definitely bought the Lx100.. Thanks again for all your amazing videos! Keep on!
@@LeonChart Always happy to help.
what a great work! I'm impressed by this review
+Tomasz Gutka That's very kind of you to say, thanks!
very good review, just got this and is trying to find out where things are hidden as my last was a old eos350..
great work, thank you
+tony Pettersen Thanks for the kind words, always nice to hear that you've found my videos useful.
***** Thank you for the in-depth review, orders of magnitude more thorough than a sales' consultant in a "professional" photo shop yesterday.
Petar Bojkov Thank you for your kind words - I appreciate your comment.
A shortcoming in most reviews is Video capabilities and quality..most film time is spent on photography. Maybe 2 separate videos one photo capabilities one video ?
Thank you for the well balanced and trusted opinions given in your reviews
Thanks, I appreciate the kind words and your trust.
Here's the thing. When I tried that, only a small percentage watched the video segment. On the other hand, maybe only a small percentage watch the video portion of a longer video.
Late right now, so I will watch this tomorrow, but I did want to say that I recorded some friends in a well-known Canadian prog (Saga) band last Saturday in Toronto with my LX100 close to the stage, blasting out of a large sound system. I was extremely pleased that (with the mics at the 'low' setting- I didn't try the higher settings) I got a nice clear sound, with absolutely no distortion! I also used a Zoom H1 mic part of the time, and the recording from that was only slightly warmer, with a little more bass response. The LX100 captured more high frequency. Both work nicely together, but the LX100 sounds nice on it's own if you don't want to carry a mic. And, since my card was 32GB, I didn't get quite the whole concert in 4K, so had to switch to regular 1080p at one point near the end. Even then, in the regular 1080p mode (not down-sampled from 4K), the video was still sharper than my Sony RX100, and again- with no audio distortion! And, needless to say, the 4K is amazing!
JoeSzilagy Thanks for the update. In those kinds of situations I often make a second audio recording - wither directly from the mix board or with the Zoom recorder in a place where the pics will pick up good sound without too much direct audience noise. Using a camera that provides live video out, I'd plug the Zoom's output into an Atomos recorder as the second channel.
Very nice video! Actually, I had recently bought the Zoom H1, and really only wanted to test it out, along with the LX100s internal mics. I suspect getting permission and cooperation to plug into the board would have been a fair amount of hassle anyway. I bought a little adapter from the Cowboy Studio photo accessory shop in Mississauga, (I suspect we both live around the Toronto area, judging from your video!) for around $9 that allowed me to attach the Zoom to the hot shoe on the LX100. Later, I synced both audio tracks up in iMovie, and it sounded and looked pretty good- for a very amateurish concert recording! One of these days I'll get Final Cut for more complex stuff. Speaking of which, you are light years beyond me Maarten, and I have a lot to learn, but I find that's one of the fun and interesting things about the LX100!
JoeSzilagy In some venues it is, but I usually shoot footage of bands I know and they're usually helpful in introducing me to the sound operator who's usually cooperative (not always). I have a small Sony bracket which has a flash shoe and a larger Shape bracket which I use to attach devices like the Zoom, an external monitor and recorder. I felt the LX100 performed really well for recording video in small venues with bad lighting.
Every once in a while I go back and watch these again. It must be frustrating going through the different brands, but I've stuck with Nikon and Panasonic, and there's really not much to remember. The menus are the same on most every model. Maarten does nice reviews though!
Thanks for your kind words - that's good advice, once you've made friends with a brand, best to stay friends.
Thorough as always! Thanks! I believe that at 16:48 you meant 64 gigabyte, not 64 gigabit ;-)
ConsumerDV Thanks for the kind words ... and the correction. I'll add a note to the video.
Thank you so much for this video. I have had my LX100 for several years and hardly used it. It just wasn't intuitive to me although I have had several Panasonic cameras over the years. I tried reading the manual but it wasn't helpful to me. I'd struggle with the LX100, get really frustrated, and then go back to one of the other Panasonics that I understood better time and again. Thanks again. You gave me some hope that maybe I can use the LX100.
It's always nice to hear that I've inspired a viewer to pursue their photography passion.
Nice comprehensive video. Really curious if you find it having enough Bokeh for subbject-background separation , for like portraits and stuffs in the street ? cheers
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. It's harder on the street - but easy enough for portraits. Large aperture (small Fstop number) stay zoomed in, keep the subject as close to the camera as possible. Paul and I explain in three minutes: th-cam.com/video/FgpHdMxv2rg/w-d-xo.html
This is the best review of the LX100 that I have found on the internet. There should be a "Pay a coffee to Maarten" and "check out with PayPal" button below the video really :)
Many thanks
Akos Gyorfi That's very kind of you to say - I'll have a coffee and think of you. Vimeo has a "tip jar" for this purpose.
Great review. I'm sure you've learned this in the 2+ years since posting, if you hit the DISPLAY button in the menu, it skips to the next page, so you don't have to scroll through all the options to get there.
Thanks, appreciate the kind words. Yes, but thanks for the tip, always nice to have it in the comments for viewers.
What a great review! Thanks!!!
Thanks for watching! I appreciate your kind words.
So pleasant review, best one on LX100, so far I watched till today! Did you speak on Panasonic G7 yet? Something detailed like this one on G7 would help a lot.
Nemo Neelkantho Thanks for your kind words, I appreciate your comment. I have not yet done a review of the G7, but I hope to in August.
Dear +Maarten Heilbron, I'm considering to buy an LX100 very soon. I usually shoot photos for hours at a time and lately videos too simultaneously. I had a horrible experience with a bridge camera lately. I'm simply pissed off with its crappy battery. Could you please tell me about the battery life of Lumix LX100 asap? It'd be a huge help. Thanking you in advance.
Nemo Neelkantho Although I'd recommend a second battery for those circumstances, I did find the LX100 battery to be better than average, typically lasting for a day's worth of shooting.
This is the best review I have seen of the LX100 the comparison with RX100 XXX just bored me and this gave me an insight to what this camera can do. Thank You
John Gieroszynski I appreciate your kind comment - thanks.
Fantastic camera.
Yes.
Very well done.
+Jose Villaluz Thanks for the kind words.
Thanks for this review, lots of practical stuff !! I own an LX100 and love it for its compact size, fast lens and abundance of features. Only thing I dislike is the processing of skin tones (pink/purple lips and cheeks in one instance, brownish in another), which previous Panasonic cameras (G5, GF) did not have a problem with. Have you experienced this and is there a setting to work around this ?
+colonelcalhoun It's my pleasure, always nice to hear that it's been useful. I'm not sure what you mean ... is the auto white balance not getting the right colour temperature? Is the problem visible in the RAW images, or just the JPEGs? Are you using the "Photo Styles"?
+colonelcalhoun That is strange. Thanks for the link - it's nice to find reviews that aren't just someone sitting at a desk - I wish he'd do more. Still wondering if it affects the RAW file, or it's just a JPEG processing error. I have a meeting at Panasonic later in the week, I'll try to remember to ask.
one question: is it possible to separate focus from exposure? On my Canon DSLR I can use several combinations. It's quite useful, since it allows you to focus once and then forget about it, just recompose and shoot quickly. In street photography especially, when something blocks your view of the subject momentarily. Otherwise just go manual, obviously.
I wondered why my histogram kept changing colors, LOL thank you so much xoxo
Always nice to know I've helped. Thanks for commenting.
I love your shirt, martin
It's one of my favourite party shirts.
Excellent camera
Thanks for commenting.
Lumix G7 vs LX100. Which one is better for low light filming and overall filming.
Thanks!
+Mart Muru I'd recommend the G7 if video is a primary use.
+Maarten Heilbron Thank you very much!
At 8:45 you mentioned that you had to click a lot to get through the menus, like 22 clicks to get to Format, but if you start at the first menu item and go back just one click, you are at the end and at the format menu item since it wraps. The shortcut you really want is already there though, because if you move the zoom lever (w/t) it moves through each full screen one at a time!
At 8:58: The dimmed out options are just items that aren’t accessible in your current mode (PASM). I guess I see it as a feature since it is feedback that those items aren’t accessible in the current mode. A quick press of the iA toggle button will bring quite a few of those active, since iA has the least manual items off all the modes.
Thanks - those are useful tips. However, the point I was making goes beyond those illustrations.
I certainly didn't mean to criticize. It is a miracle that they put so many features into the camera and that you can find anything at all. I know I breathed a sign of relief when I read about that shortcut in the Alexander White book. Great video, I watched it all the way to the end which says something.
That's very kind of you to say, thanks for commenting, I didn't take your suggestions as criticism - I too am still learning, a particular challenge when they pack so many features in :-)
Best review video on this camera by far, Thank you.
***** Thank you for the kind words, appreciated.
Thank you for doing the most comprehensive camera reviews I've seen on TH-cam! Really helps as I am looking to buy a camera this summer. Quick q: should I get the newest model available or are older models fine? How old is too old?
syahiratunadiah I appreciate your kind words - thanks! Unless you are experienced enough to understand the difference, being a year or two out of date will get you pretty much everything you need for a lot less money. For beginners, buying a less expensive or older camera is a great way to start. For example, unless you need 4K video (and some of the other features that I talk about, you could be very happy with the GF1 - a Panasonic model that I bought when it was new and still use with pleasure. How old is too old? Less than 12Mp is too old.
***** thank you for the prompt reply! I was tempted to buy the latest camera available with all the
bells and whistles but I know it will be wasted on a beginner like me. Another question I have is which type of camera would you suggest a beginner to buy: a point-and-shoot or a mirrorless? Since the GF1 you suggested is a mirrorless.
Thanks again!
syahiratunadiah If you just want to take pictures and a phone won't do, get a point and shoot (hint - they're all pretty much the same from where I sit). All point and shoots are mirrorless. If you want/plan to be serious about photography, get a camera with 1) a 1" or larger sensor; 2) interchangeable lenses; 3) full manual control (exposure - ISO, aperture, shutter) and focus); 4) viewfinder; 5) saves RAW. You might let one (like lenses or viewfinder) of these go, but not two. If you were considering the LX100 - the GF1 seemed a good compromise.
I've been thinking about buying my first camera; I would be using it mostly for traveling and I appreciate great quality images. It has come down to lx100, rx100m3 and ricoh gr; any thoughts what would be the best choice? Been leaning towards the ricoh as I hear great things about it... Would appreciate an answer as I've come to realise you know a great deadl about photography and cameras.
Bor Motore Thanks, but let's not give me too much credit. If size/cost isn't an issue, I'd take the LX100. On the other hand for travel, I'd probably lean towards the smaller RX100 (and I'd be nearly equally happy with the M1 as the M3 versions)
Great review and tutorial! Just one question to Maarten: Do you experience that the camera screen resolution goes down in playback as compared to when shooting? I do (not due to slow shutter speeds) and this annoys me because this is making focus check post shooting difficult.
Snorre Tønset Thanks for the kind comment. Yes, I did notice that effect.
Really helpful review, as one wanting something more compact as an alternative to DSLR & all the kit iwas looking at this & the Sony rx100 iii. Decided on the LX. Thanks.
Joseph Kelly always glad to hear that my reviews have been useful, thanks.
great review to start play with this camera :)
Always nice to hear from someone who appreciates my videos.
Excellent review, I haven't seen you do a bad one yet. I am terribly intrigued by this camera, while the price is a little steep compared to other compacts, there is no doubting you are getting value, a similar body/lens in mft would be a few thousand I think. My main concern, again, aside from price, is the zoom range, I really do like to get in close. Since you've also reviewed the x30, the other camera I'm really looking at, I wonder if what you noticed more, being held back by the range of the Panny or the low light/noise of the Fuji?
darioprime Thank you for the kind words, I appreciate that. I understand the limitation, but much prefer the LX100.
Really comprehensive! Im buying this camera for sure but sir can i ask a question about the video limit, Is the 4k video 15 min limit per video clip or for the whole sd card you will put in? My lumix fz150 has unlimited video and will depend on capacity of the sd card, for 1080p it will store 2h20min of video on a 32 gb sd card. Is there a firmware update that wont limit its video on any setting? Thanks and more power to your channel!
Thanks for the kind words, always appreciated. The limit is per clip, and you can start recording again immediately. There's no official update that changes this behaviour.
Thanks for the reply at least its only per clip.
Always my pleasure.
a pleasant review, sir! What a dedication to make such a comprehensive review like this. I've been thinking to purchase a compact camera and haven't decide between this LX100, Fuji X30 or Fuji X100 for daily use. Unfortunately i don't have a strong knowledge in photography, but maybe do you have suggestion on what's best for a beginner like me? Thank you!
Ferry Aritonang All three are good choices. Take the one that appeals to your wallet and your sense of style. The most important attribute of a camera is some unquantifiable aspect that means you always want to have it with you. After making sure you have the features you really want, choose with your heart.
***** Ok i got you! i appreciate it. keep up the good work sir!
Ferry Aritonang Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate that.
Great review!
I've been stuck between purchasing the LX100, a6000/5100 or rx100 iii. It'll be my first "real" camera with the primary objective to photograph my first child that's still in the oven. Would the LX100 be adequate once they're mobile and running a mock or would the AF of the a6000/5100 be more beneficial?
Larry Ranallo I would choose either the LX100 or the RX100 (they're small, light, simple so you never have to think about whether to take it or not) with a slight preference to the LX100 for capability and the RX100 for size.
Hi Maarten, I am torn between g5x and lx100 as a travel camera. It would be great to hear your thoughts. Thank you!
Excellent reviews best enjoyed with a glass or four of claret (recommend Saint Emilion 2002)
Thank you. Yes! The whole bottle. I loved staying in Saint Emilion - two of three storefronts are wine boutiques. Although my personal preference is for a Blanquette de Limoux, which I find pairs better with camera manuals and reviews.
great review
thanks
Great review! Leaning towards buying the LX100. How would you compare the LX100 and the RX100M3 in terms of image stabilization? Is the IQ when panning acceptable?
Lana Step Thanks so much for your kind words. So many more things I could have covered in the video ... the stabilizer is on for the handheld recording of the cyclists, and I thought it was good. There is a photo-only "panning" stabilization mode, but in video you get full stabilization. It's hard to compare without having them side by side.
As I'm thinking about "acceptable when panning", I'm thinking that maybe you're reacting to motion artifacts, the same issue I mentioned when I talk about shutter speed for video. In a camcorder or video mode on a still camera, if you can't (or don't) set the shutter speed to 1/60 (or so), the resulting pans will look odd - the higher the shutter the more odd. We expect to see motion portrayed a certain way (if it's our eyes, or what we're accustomed to in movies, which are 24 fps usually with a shutter speed about twice that) and if it doesn't look like that we notice it, but aren't always able to identify why it's wrong.
I hope this helps.
***** Thank you, this definitely helps!
Lana Step My pleasure. I'm not sure why this isn't a more widely publicized tip - video should be 1/60th (or so). Of course, many camcorders have no control for this. And in many situations, you'll need an ND filter, which is why you'll find many manufacturers now including them in cameras.
Not small enough to pocket? Well buddy you just saved me 20 minutes there so thank you.
Always nice to know my videos are useful and appreciated.