Panasonic Lumix G100
The 20.3MP sensor captures detailed 4K video and high-resolution stills, and the comprehensive bundle includes a tripod grip, extra battery, and filter kit for an out-of-the-box shooting setup. Its Micro Four Thirds mount provides access to a vast lens ecosystem, while the compact, lightweight body enhances portability for everyday carry. This camera is best for stills-focused beginners who want a complete starter kit for casual photography and occasional video, but it is ill-suited for dedicated vlogging due to its lack of stabilization.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong evf (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong display (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong video (73rd percentile) 73rd
Cons
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)
- Below average build (14th percentile)
- Below average social proof (20th percentile)
- Below average stabilization (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 20.3 MP |
| ISO Range | 200 |
Autofocus
| AF Type | AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF |
Shooting
| Burst (Mechanical) | 10 |
| Max Shutter | 1/16000 |
| Electronic Shutter | Yes |
Video
| Max Resolution | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 |
| 1080p FPS | 60 |
| 10-bit | No |
| Log Profile | Yes |
| RAW Video | Yes |
| Codec | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
| EVF Resolution | 3.68 M dots |
Build
| Weather Sealed | No |
| Weight | 0.4 kg / 0.8 lbs |
| Battery Life | 270 |
Connectivity
| Wi-Fi | Yes |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| USB | USB-C |
| HDMI | Micro HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix G100 | Sony Alpha a7R IIIA | OM System OM-1 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Nikon Z fc |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 20.3MP micro-four-thirds | 42.4MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 21.5MP aps-c |
| AF Points | - | 399 | 1053 | 121 | 325 | 427 |
| Burst FPS | 10 | 10 | 10 | 15 | 100 | 11 |
| Video | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 352 | 657 | 511 | 580 | 998 | 397 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix G100 | 35.3 | 88.5 | 14.4 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 45.5 | 2.4 | 85.4 | 87.8 | 20.1 | 34.2 |
| Sony Alpha a7R IIIA Compare | 88.2 | 93.6 | 95 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 68.1 | 95.5 | 99.9 | 94.3 | 93.3 | 86.8 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 97.5 | 83.7 | 93.9 | 84.4 | 46.8 | 95 | 85.4 | 86.4 | 82.6 | 86.8 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.5 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 82.7 | 93.6 | 98.2 | 95.9 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 68.5 | 84.6 | 91.8 |
| Nikon Z fc Compare | 90.2 | 87.9 | 91.1 | 73.8 | 72.7 | 86.6 | 92.5 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 69.4 | 86.8 |
Price
Value & Pricing
B&H Photo 1 offer From CA$481
Amazon.ca 1 offer From CA$1,403
Price History
Usage Scores
A full written review is coming soon. The specs, scores, prices and charts above are always up to date.
