Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
Panasonic
50 Overall Score
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Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019
Leica
73 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
No customer feedback yet
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019
95 out of 100 medium confidence 20 reviews
The Leica Q2 Monochrom is overwhelmingly praised for its exceptional black-and-white image quality, robust build, and intuitive controls. Users highlight its stunning low-light performance, sharp 28mm lens, and the liberating experience of focusing solely on contrast and structure. A few minor concerns about early autofocus issues have been resolved with firmware updates, and the high price is noted but accepted for the quality.
Pros
- Exceptional black-and-white image quality
- Stunning low-light performance
- Sharp 28mm Leica lens
- Robust and beautiful build
- Intuitive menu system
Cons
- High price point
- Early autofocus issues (resolved with firmware)
- No color option for monochrome model
- Expensive spare battery
Image quality 8
Build quality 5
Low light performance 4
Lens quality 4
Autofocus 3
Value for money 3
Scores
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Beginner
Photography
Product Photography
Video
Streaming
Travel
Youtube
Vlogging
Specifications
| Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D | Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | MOS | CMOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 20.299999237060547 MP | 47.29999923706055 MP★ |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | — | Maestro II |
| Autofocus | ||
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Subject Detection | — | ✓★ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | — | 10 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | — | 1/40000 |
| Electronic Shutter | — | ✓★ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 4K | 4K |
| 4K FPS | 30 fps | 30 fps |
| 1080p FPS | 60 fps | 60 fps |
| 10-bit | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✗ | — |
| Codec | MP4 4:2:0 8-Bit | H.264/MP4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3" | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓★ | ✗ |
| EVF Resolution | 2.4M dots★ | 1.0M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Weight | 0.35 kg★ | 0.73 kg |
| Battery Life | 270 shots | 400 shots★ |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB Micro-B (USB 2.0) | USB-C★ |
| HDMI | HDMI D (Micro) | Micro HDMI★ |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Panasonic LUMIX G100 DC-G100D Black
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong stabilization (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong display (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Strong evf (87th percentile)87th %ile
- Below average battery (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average build (13th percentile)13th %ile
- Below average burst (33rd percentile)
Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom Black 2019
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong battery (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (91st percentile)91st %ile
Verdict
Winner: Leica Q2 Monochrom Q2 Monochrom
Scores 73 overall, wins 7 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 29 specs.