The Panasonic DMC-LX100 is equipped with a 12.8 -megapixel 4/3 -inch high-sensitivity CMOS and Venus image processing engine with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 25600 . Built-in Leica DC VARIO-SUMMILUX lens, the equivalent of 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 . The camera's mechanical shutter range is 30-1/4000s ( electronic shutter 1/16000s) and supports up to 11fps continuous shooting speed. Focusing The LX100 supports DFD ( Defocusing Ranging ) technology to achieve approximately 0.14 seconds of high-speed autofocus. The body is equipped with 2.76 million EVF and multi-function lens ring, built-in Wi-Fi/NFC function. In addition this camera can record 4K ultra high definition video. Today Xiao Bian talked to everyone about this camera.
The first part: the overall appearance
The LX100 has a body of 114.8 x 66.2 x 55.0mm and is very slim. Weighing less than 400g brings a light experience.
The LX100 is equipped with an aperture ring, a control ring for zoom / focus, a shutter speed dial, and an exposure compensation dial. The surface is embossed and feels better when rotated.
LX100 also has a filter button (FILTER) and iA mode switching button ( Intelligent Auto ) on the top . It is worth noting that the filter button (FILTER) is very convenient to use.
With the LX100's unique aspect ratio switching dial, the user can directly change the aspect ratio and aspect ratio exposure bracketing by using the dial on the lens barrel.
LX100 lens side focus mode lever, including MF , AF macro, AF three options.
The LX100 is equipped with a 0.38 -inch electronic viewfinder that provides 276.4 million points of high resolution and nearly 100% of field of view.
The LX100 is equipped with a 3.0 -inch 921,000 -point display, which is unfortunately not a flip or touch screen.
On the back of the LX100 is more important than the three Fn custom buttons, each with a rich set of custom buttons. By default, Fn1 is aperture preview, Fn2 is Wi-Fi , and Fn3 is EVF/LCD switching.
The arrow keys on the back of the LX100 body are integrated into the turntable and can be used to adjust sensitivity (ISO) , AF point, white balance (WB), and drive mode ( continuous shooting, etc. ) . Most camera settings, the user can press Q.MENU to enter the interface, through the arrow keys to adjust.
There are only two interfaces in the right side cover of the LX100 , AV OUT/DIGITAL and microHDMI .
For LX100 storage, the aircraft supports UHS-I SD/SDHC/SDXC memory cards.
The second part: menu interface
The LX100 adopts the design concept inherited from the introduction of Matsushita, but there is no more introduction here.
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Need to introduce the following three functions:
Focus Setting: The LX100 has a variety of “custom settings†functions. Users can select the desired focus point position and number from the 49 AF points, such as “ X typeâ€, “1 type†and “ I type†settings.
Multiple exposure: The multiple exposure function allows you to expose up to 4 times in a frame . Users can overlap shots that do not normally appear in one frame.
 Wi-Fi Remote Shooting / Remote Viewing: Can be used as a remote control or remote display application for smartphones or tablets, and can be viewed in real time via a smartphone or tablet. Moreover, in addition to the shutter release that can be determined through Wi-Fi 's real-time viewing, a smart phone or tablet can also be used to set various controls including focus, exposure compensation, ISO , white balance, and photographic style.
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Part III: Lens Imaging
Camera angle: LX100 This lens has a focal length 10.9-34mm of physical, 35mm equivalent angle of view camera is 24-75mm.
Center sharpness: LX100 full aperture can still be sharp, fully available, aperture to F2.8-F5.6 is basically the best range, excellent sharpness.
Purple Edge Performance: The LX100 lens uses two 2 -sided aspheric ED lenses to play a role in suppressing dispersion.
Out-of-focus effect: The blur effect of the LX100 is more pronounced, and the defocus spot edge is relatively smooth, and is not obviously bilinear .
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The following is a sample of the Panasonic LX100 . ISO is selected automatically and the white balance is automatic.
The first group is a portrait shot. It can be seen that the LX100 is comfortable in color and accurate in white balance.
The second group is a stage shot. It can be seen that the LX100 is still excellent under low light.
Finally, we look at the details by 100% magnification.
Part IV: Evaluation Summary
1, 12.8 million pixels 4 / 3 inch sensor, picture quality comparable to M4 / 3 no reverse;
2, support 4K video recording, with 4K photo mode;
3, support hot shoe interface, can expand more accessories;
4, built-in high-resolution electronic viewfinder;
5, built-in Wi-Fi and NFC , convenient wireless control and sharing.