Panasonic has launched the new Lumix G100,
a compact, interchangeable lens camera designed for vlogging. The G100 features
a "smartphone crushing" 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds sensor without Low
Pass Filter and with 5-axis hybrid image stabilizer. The camera can record 4K
video in 24p or 30p or 1080p video in 60p. The video can be recorded in a
multitude of aspect ratios, including Instagram friendly 4:5, 5:4 and 9:16.
Video can also be recorded in Panasonic's V-LogL flat color profile for better
control over grading.
On the back is a field sequential
electronic viewfinder with a 3.68 million dots alongside a 3.0-inch fully
articulating touchscreen LCD display. The display can be rotated forwards so
you can check exposure and focus while filming yourself.
The Lumix G100 also integrates Nokia's OZO
Audio for spatial audio. It features a triple microphone array, two in the
front and one on the back, which can be configured to shoot audio just in front
of the camera, just on the back, or mix all three for surround sound. The
microphones on the front can also track your face in the face tracking mode and
make sure you sound the same even if you move around the frame. An Auto mode
can automatically switch between all the different modes.
The Lumix G100 has integrated Bluetooth
and Wi-Fi for connecting to your smartphone. A micro HDMI connector allows you
to output clean 1080p video to an external recorder. There's also a microphone
input if you want better audio. The camera still charges via microUSB and you
can't charge it while it's in use.
The Lumix G100 is compatible with the
Micro Four Thirds mount system. It ships with the LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm
F3.5-5.6 ASPH power zoom kit lens with built-in OIS but you can easily swap it
out for something better from a wide selection of available lenses.
Panasonic also offers a mini tripod that
doubles as a selfie stick to record yourself. The DMW-SHGR1 tripod grip will be
sold separately. The Panasonic Lumix G100 is priced at US$ 749 and will be
available in late July with the aforementioned kit lens. The tripod grip will
cost another US$ 50.