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Panasonic LUMIX LX100 4K Point and Shoot Camera, 3.1X LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX F1.7-2.8 Lens with Power O.I.S., 12.8 Megapixel, DMC-LX100K (USA BLACK)
Brand | Panasonic |
Model Name | Panasonic LUMIX LX100 |
Photo Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Shutter priority, Manual, Aperture priority |
Form Factor | Large sensor compact |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.8 |
About this item
- Legendary LUMIX LX Series with manual controls Designed to Inspire Creativity
- Superior light capture with large, multi aspect micro four thirds sensor
- Fast f1 7 2. 8, 24 75 millimeter, Leica DC zoom lens, for producing shallow depth of field (DOF) and out of focused, blur effect about the image subject
- Clear and stable framing, thanks to eye level EVF (2,764k dot); Optical Image Stabilizer POWER O.I.S
- Full hybrid photo experience with 30p 4K Ultra HD video and 4K photo mode; Please Refer User Manual before use
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Picture quality | 4.6 | 4.1 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.4 |
Auto focus | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.1 | 4.2 |
Image stabilization | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Zoom | — | 4.6 | 4.5 | — | 4.6 |
Sold By | — | Adorama | Unique Photo, Inc. | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
display type | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD | LCD |
display size | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches | 3 inches |
lens type | Interchangeable | Wide Angle | Zoom | mirror-lens | zoom |
zoom type | Optical Zoom | Optical Zoom | Optical zoom | Digital zoom | Optical Zoom |
shooting modes | N&A | Manual, Shutter Priority, Sports | Time Mode,Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority | Silent Shooting | P, M, Tv, Hybrid Auto, Auto, Standard, Vivid, Neutral, B/W, Sepia, Video Snapshot, Food |
connectivity tech | NFC, HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | HDMI, USB | HDMI, USB | Wireless |
video resolution | 4K UHD 2160p | 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | 4K UHD 2160p | FHD 1080p |
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From the manufacturer
Designed to inspire and expand the creative potential of every camera enthusiast, the LX 100 comes complete with an exciting range of advanced imaging features. It encourages direct, intuitive control with dedicated lens rings and dials, including aperture and control rings for precise zooming and focusing, as well as speed and exposure compensation dials.
LUMIX LX100 Integrated Leica DC Lens Camera with Advanced Controls
- Legendary LUMIX LX Series with manual controls -- Designed to Inspire Creativity
- Superior light capture with large, multi-aspect micro four thirds sensor
- 24-75mm Leica DC lens (F1.7-2.8) for a desirable Bokeh defocus effect
- Clear and stable framing thanks to eye-level EVF (2,764k-dot)
- Full hybrid photo experience with 24p* or 30p 4K Ultra HD video and 4K photo mode
- To help capture subtle details and nuances the LX100 incorporates a large 4/3-inch High Sensitivity MOS Sensor with multi-aspect ratios.
External Flash Included; Light Speed AF with DFD Technology
A highly practical, color coordinated, easy-mount external flash unit (GN10 ISO200m/GN7 OISO100) is included.
With the LX100, Depth From Defocus technology slashes focus time. It instantaneously calculates distance to subject by evaluating two separate images with different sharpness levels. The result is ultra-high speed AF in approximately 0.14 seconds.
Aspect Brackets
- The Aspect Bracket enables the LX100 to simultaneously create an image 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 and 1:1.
- WB Bracket - A White Balance bracket is available to record three images with different WB parameters at a single shutter release.
- Monochrome in Photo Style - The Monochrome Filter (Ye/Or/R/G) in the Photo Style function easily creates rich, smooth expression from the limited hues of monochrome images.
- Multi Exposure - This versatile function enables the camera to shoot four exposures in a single frame, and to layer subjects that wouldn't ordinarily appear in the same frame.
More Features
- Multiple aspect ratios: With a simple switch on the lens barrel, it's easy to select and set three aspect ratios (4:3, 3:2 or 16:9) with the same angle of view.
- Great lens, Compact dody — F/1.7-2.8 LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX Lens: With F1.7-2.8 brightness, high speed and crisp detail corner to corner, this sophisticated LEICA lens system is the perfect complement to the camera's compact body, and the key to innovative imaging. This precision lens unit consists of 11 elements in eight groups with five aspherical lenses — including two ED lenses.
- 2,764-dot equivalent high resolution LFV: An integrated Live View Finder with 2,764-dot equivalent high resolution delivers approximately 100% color reproduction* to assure stable framing and superb visibility when shooting under strong sunlight.
*Based on the Adobe RGB color space. Panasonic in-house comparison based on the CIE 1931 x, y color space.
- A form of photo expression - Print High-Resolution Photos from 4K Video
- Creative control with 22 filter effects
- Unwire your creativity with Wi-Fi
- Smooth, beautiful De-focus effects
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Product information
Auto Focus Technology | Center, Selective single-point, Face Detection, Tracking, Multi-area, Single, Continuous, Live View, Contrast Detection |
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Display Resolution Maximum | 921000 |
Photo Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Effective Still Resolution | 12.8 |
White balance settings | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Flash torch |
Self Timer Duration | 10 seconds |
JPEG quality level | Basic, Fine, Normal |
Image Stabilization | Optical |
Supported Image Format | JPEG |
Video Capture Format | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Video Capture Resolution | 4K UHD 2160p |
Video Standard | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Video Output Interface | HDMI |
Viewfinder Magnification | 1.39x |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic |
Screen Size | 3 Inches |
Display Type | LCD |
Display Fixture Type | Fixed |
Warranty Type | 12 |
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Mfg Warranty Description Labor | 1 year limited |
Manufacturer Warranty Description Parts | 1 year limited |
Model Name | Panasonic LUMIX LX100 |
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Brand | Panasonic |
Model Number | DMC-LX100K |
Customer Reviews |
4.1 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #351,074 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics) #2,526 in Digital Point & Shoot Cameras |
ASIN | B00GORMJTI |
Number of Items | 1 |
Color | USA Black |
Included Components | Panasonic Lumix Dmc-Lx100K 4K, Camcorders, External Flash, Point And Shoot Camera With Leica Dc Lens (Black), Lenses |
Processor Description | Venus Engine |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 4.53 x 2.17 x 2.6 inches |
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Item Weight | 0.87 Pounds |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Lens Type | Interchangeable |
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Optical Zoom | 3.1 x |
Digital Zoom | 4 |
Maximum Aperture | 1.7 f |
Minimum Aperture | 2.8 |
Zoom Type | Optical Zoom |
Autofocus Points | 49 |
Compatible Mountings | Other |
Focus Type | Manual Focus |
Maximum Focal Length | 75 Millimeters |
Minimum Focal Length | 24 Millimeters |
Expanded ISO Maximum | 25600 |
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Expanded ISO Minimum | 100 |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/16000 seconds |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 seconds |
Exposure Control Type | Program, Shutter priority, Manual, Aperture priority |
Metering Description | Multi, Center-weighted, Spot |
Shooting Modes | N&A |
Batteries Required? | Yes |
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Number of Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
Are Batteries Included | Yes |
Rechargeable Battery Included | No |
Battery Cell Composition | Lithium Ion |
Battery Description | Panasonic DMW-BLG10 |
Battery Weight | 40 Grams |
Target Gender | Unisex |
Digital Scene Transition | zoom |
Connectivity Technology | USB, HDMI, NFC |
Continuous Shooting Speed | 11 |
Wireless Communication Standard | 802.11n, 802.11b, 802.11g |
Wireless Communication Technology | Yes |
Flash Memory Type | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
Memory Slots Available | 1 |
Special Feature | Face Detection |
Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
Skill Level | Amateur |
Shock Resistant | FALSE |
Form Factor | Large sensor compact |
Hardware Interface | AV Port |
Audio Recording | Yes |
Photo Sensor Technology | CMOS |
Product Description
LUMIX LX100 Integrated Leica DC Lens Zoom Camera with Advanced Controls: DMC-LX100
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Customers like the quality, ease of use, and size of the digital camera. For example, they mention that it takes great pictures and videos, has superb image stabilization, and is easy to use. Some appreciate the size and portability. That said, opinions are mixed on the build quality.
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Customers like the image quality of the camera. They mention that it takes great pictures and videos, and has a lot of manual options. Some customers also say that the 4K video is quite high quality. Overall, customers find the camera to be an amazing and wonderful photographic tool.
"...LCD - Decently bright outside, with adequate resolution. But, it does not move or articulate, so it is exposed (to scratches) all the time...." Read more
"...5. Controls. If you like manual controls, this camera is GREAT. You can control pretty much everything with dials or rings on the lens.6...." Read more
"...The image quality is really outstanding, there are so many controls right at your fingertips, performance is snappy, and the shooting experience is..." Read more
"...The video is quite high quality. In fact, I use this camera for my YouTube channel. It does not have a microphone jack, so I record audio elsewhere...." Read more
Customers find the camera easy to use. They say the settings are easily accessed and changed without wading through menus. They also appreciate the manual controls, saying there's a lot of manual options. The auto features are exceptionally well implemented and feel natural in use. The camera has numerous and customizable controls that give you huge flexibility. They mention that the aperture settings can be quickly adjusted via a ring on the lens.
"...There are smaller cameras out there, but this camera has the DSLR type controls that will make you accept the larger size...." Read more
"...You can control pretty much everything with dials or rings on the lens.6. Build Quality - very good for a compact.7...." Read more
"...24mm wide-angle to 75mm portrait equivalent • Numerous and customizable controls • Fast, accurate focus with decent tracking • Well..." Read more
"...But the controls also give you huge flexibility. If you want narrow depth of field, set it at F1.7. Let the shutter speed sort itself out on auto...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the digital camera. They mention that the macro, image stabilization, and performance are superb. The camera has great functionality, and it shoots fantastic videos. The lens is fast and the camera is wonderful to use. Overall, customers are happy with their purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Weight - not a factor.Overall fit and finish - very, very good.LCD - Decently bright outside, with adequate resolution...." Read more
"...1. Fast and Good lens. The lens is a 24-75 equivalent, that works for most purposes, though there are times when further reach would have been nice...." Read more
"...I got the Transcend 64GB High Speed UHS-3 SDXC card. Works fine...." Read more
"...It works well and gives me fine-grained adjustment. There is also a very good macro mode...." Read more
Customers like the size of the digital camera. They mention it's fairly compact, and can fit in a pocket. Some say that it has classic control dials for the setting you need to adjust. Overall, most are satisfied with the size and quality of the product.
"...Weight - not a factor.Overall fit and finish - very, very good.LCD - Decently bright outside, with adequate resolution...." Read more
"...Night and day. The LX100 wins hands down. The HX50V has a small sensor and some pretty good processing hardware, but it just can't beat the big..." Read more
"...It is lighter, smaller, and more portable...." Read more
"...It's needed and nice. 7. Bokeh: It takes it. Reasonably well for a small camera. 8. The X factor: Overall, it's fun to use this camera...." Read more
Customers like the speed of the digital camera. They mention that it has a very fast 1.7 lens and excellent controls. The flash sync speed is extremely fast, allowing them to get 1/2000 sec. The electronic view finder is fast and doesn't skip when panning. The autofocus is fast, and the face detection works well. The absence of shutter lag is impressive, and it produces crisp, sharp, fast images from a lightweight camera. Customers are also able to upload their photos immediately.
"...Lens is fast enough for me...." Read more
"...1. Fast and Good lens. The lens is a 24-75 equivalent, that works for most purposes, though there are times when further reach would have been nice...." Read more
"...portrait equivalent • Numerous and customizable controls • Fast, accurate focus with decent tracking • Well-tampered manual focus..." Read more
"...Additionally, I've found the flash sync speed to be extremely fast allowing me to get 1/2000 sec...." Read more
Customers like the lighting of the camera. They say it handles low light conditions quite well, allows lots of light, and has amazing low light performance. Some customers also mention that the lens is excellent in low light. Overall, customers are satisfied with the lighting capabilities of the product.
"...Overall fit and finish - very, very good.LCD - Decently bright outside, with adequate resolution...." Read more
"...This is great for pictures in fairly strong light where you still want to get a shallow area in focus...." Read more
"...between LCD monitor’s brightest and darkest setting… brightest not bright enough for daylight, darkest too bright for night. • On a related..." Read more
"...big thing I love about the LX100 besides 4k video and low light performance is the controls...." Read more
Customers like the portability of the digital camera. They say it's easy to carry during travel, wonderful as a camera to carry, and lighter to handle. Customers also say it takes sharp, fast images from a lightweight camera.
"...2 Years on: I still love this camera. It's wonderful as a camera to carry. In many ways, it really has replaced my much larger DSLR...." Read more
"...point and shoot, good optics and the current features of the time, easily carried, and with me instead of home in a bag...." Read more
"...It's a little large to be "pocketable" but certainly extremely portable...." Read more
"...Crisp, sharp, fast images from a lightweight camera - this little camera is what I've been looking for - actually it was the Leica lens that made..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the build quality of the camera. Some mention that it has excellent build quality, a high-quality lens, and a large sensor for such a small camera. However, others say that it is pretty weak and flawed.
"...6. Build Quality - very good for a compact.7. Responsiveness...." Read more
"...and then place 3:2 between 4:3 and 16:9. • Flimsy card/battery door • SD card slot is “backwards” • Lens cap;..." Read more
"...The HX50V has a small sensor and some pretty good processing hardware, but it just can't beat the big LX100 4/3 sensor and the fast Leica glass...." Read more
"...The lens quality on this camera is top notch. It easily beats my older 550d with 18-55 kit lens, and seems as good as as my EF-S 17-55 f2.8...." Read more
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Why I bought it: My Canon G12 got ruined in a drink spill. I needed a light second camera to my Canon 7D.
Had the camera a few days so these are very preliminary observations:
Use case - Superb choice as a second camera to a DSLR. There are smaller cameras out there, but this camera has the DSLR type controls that will make you accept the larger size.
With this feature rich of a camera, anyone, and especially beginners, will need to spend time with the manual first. However, with the dedicated aperture and shutter speed controls, and others, experienced photographers will quickly adapt.
Physical size - fits in cargo type shorts or looser long pants without a problem. Uncomfortable in dress or khakki pants. Like any compact camera, controls are set close together, meaning it's really easy to accidentally and maybe unknowingly, change a setting. Still, ergonomics are good.
Weight - not a factor.
Overall fit and finish - very, very good.
LCD - Decently bright outside, with adequate resolution. But, it does not move or articulate, so it is exposed (to scratches) all the time. Either install a protector, or be careful not to scratch it.
Dedicated Controls - shutter speed dial on the body, and f/stop ring on lens as you would expect.
Zoom - Can be adjusted by a lens ring and by a lever. Both are adequate.
Viewfinder - Electronic, sufficient resolution, good information, good overall performance. For eyeglass wearers like myself, I found the diopter adjustment sufficient to read the EV very well.
Exposure Priorities - different than all other P&S. THERE IS NO PASM DIAL. Aperture and shutter's dedicated dials EACH have "A" for auto positions, which you leave, or change to a value, to control respective exposure. I like this now.
ISO control - There is a multifunction wheel to control ISO. You can set it, or the camera can do it automatically.
Autofocus - seems very, very good, have not spent a lot of time exploring it yet.
jpeg and raw - I shoot in raw in raw only (no raw+jpeg). Edit in Lightroom. So far, the raw images have been very good. I did experiment with pure jpeg which seem "ok" as is. A major criticism seems to be the jpeg quality of this camera, but for me, they seem ok.
Storage - get the fastest SD card you can get if you want to shoot 4k video, or it won't work. The Sandisk Extreme Pro UHS-3 10 64GB works ok for me. It's 95MB/sec. Slower, cheaper cards will work but they won't record 4k video reliably. Trust me.
Lens cap - get the aftermarket auto lens cap. Works well.
Lens - zoom range is 24-75mm or so, but within its range, it seems a great performer. Lens is fast enough for me.
Image Quality - Very good! Noise is often a problem with small sensor cameras, but this one is performing well.
Will update as I have time.
Update at Mid January 2016:
Camera continues to perform well, with no failures or unexpected problems. Battery retains a decent charge. If there is any comment possible, it does seem like the camera overexposes slightly, but that is easily corrected. Shoot raw.
Pro's:
1. Fast and Good lens. The lens is a 24-75 equivalent, that works for most purposes, though there are times when further reach would have been nice. In order to do that, Panasonic would have had to compromise on speed and/or size though. On the wide-end, the camera requires very low light due to the 1.7 f-stop. This, combined with a large chip (for a compact) and optical image stabilizer, means you can take pictures that come out sharp, even in very low light situations. The lens is also very sharp in center, and good (but not fantastic) on corners/along edges. Some people think extreme corner-to-corner sharpness is vital, but if you are interested in taking pictures of your family, you will likely only care about center sharpness. Even if you plan to do more pro type work, good photographers know that in most situations, you actually try to focus in the center and have the edges contain very little of interest, as it draws your attention away from what you want to show in the picture. If you like to shoot test-charts or are very into landscape photography, the only compact I can think of which would be good enough, is the Sony RX1, but it costs 2.5 times more, is slower at focusing, and does not have a zoom lens, Another note is that the out of focus areas, where you can often see bokeh "balls" (think lights in the background that are out of focus), will show very nicely. This is an area where it is much nicer looking than the RX100, plus it can also do a shallower DoF than the RX100.
2. Sensor - this is what captures the image from the lens and it is very large for a compact. It utilizes the same sensor used in micro four thirds cameras from Panasonic and Olympus, however it does not use the entire sensor. Instead, they have opted for a cropped picture that changes which portion of the sensor you use, depending on the format you shoot in (16:9, 4:3, 3:2, 1:1). The resolution in all modes are roughly 12.8MP. Yes, this is lower than some other cameras, but you can do pretty large prints without issue, and each pixel is in essence more precise, since you have less MP per square inch. In conclusion, between the lens and sensor, this camera produces very impressive quality pictures (and video).
3. 4K video in 24p. You might think - 4K video is stupid as very few even have tv's that can handle this, but keep in mind that if you are willing to work with the files it produces, downsizing 4k to 1080p yields sharper 1080p than virtually any other camera costing less than $3-5000. You can also use the extra resolution to zoom in, in essence increase your focal length, or utilize it to re-frame your video.
4. Macro. On it's widest focal length, you can focus down to about 1 inch, which is quite good for macro, and better than any other compacts out there.
5. Controls. If you like manual controls, this camera is GREAT. You can control pretty much everything with dials or rings on the lens.
6. Build Quality - very good for a compact.
7. Responsiveness. It is very fast at focusing, and has an impressive frames per second (which varies depending on how you focus etc).
8. Features; Nice standard Hotshoe if you want flash, and it does come with a small one you can use in a pinch (I don't like to use built in or small add-on flashes personally). It has focus peaking and zebra readout which is useful for manual focusing and helping with exposure. 4K photo mode where you can shoot a clip and then pick out good quality frames from it and save as photos. Nice if you shoot a group picture and want to find a frame where nobody is blinking, or you want to get an action shot at the right time. I really like the multi aspect ratio/format. If you want to shoot more like a landscape, you can use 16:9, or for other types, pick the format that suits you best. Uses a leaf shutter which is very quiet, and allows for flash sync'ing at far faster shutter speeds than most professional cameras (either 1/2000 or 1/4000 if I recall, vs many pro dsl's that are limited to anywhere from 1/200 to 1/500). Built in viewfinder, which is great to have. It shows you exactly what you are taking photos of, and you don't have to worry about sun, plus putting the camera up to your eye, adds another contact point which stabilizes your camera. That leads me to a good Optical image stabilizer, that works very well. Remote shooting can be done using either an apple or android phone or tablet.
Cons:
1. No built in ND filters, but this is partially compensated for as there is also an electronic shutter that goes all the way up to 1/16000. This is great for pictures in fairly strong light where you still want to get a shallow area in focus. However, for video, where you tend to want to keep shutter speeds low to avoid jerkiness, you would probably rather need to use the 43mm filter ring on the lens and get an nd filter.
2. No touch screen. This would have been nice to have, mainly for moving focus points around. The rest of the controls are so nice on this camera anyway.
3. Touch screen doesn't tilt, which would be good occasionally, but on the upside, the wifi remote app for apple and android works really well.
4. For video, there is no mic in, and the audio that is recorded internally is only passable. There are ways around that like external recorders or if you shoot with multiple cameras, have another camera record the audio, but that is not always how you shoot video of course..
5. A tad big, but considering the lens they put in here as well as the sensor, that is forgiven. Don't try to stick it in your pants pockets though. It will likely fit in your coat-pocket however.
All in all, a magnificent camera that while relatively pricey, really could replace a dslr and video camera for many people. It's main competitor is probably the RX100 mk3, so a quick comparison:
1. Low Light Shooting - the LX100 wins, but not by a huge margin
2. Scenery/Pictures with almost everything needs to be in focus: RX100-3
3. Portraits/Family shots - LX100 as the out of focus areas look nicer, plus you can have a shallower focus area.
4. Video Quality - LX100 as it can shoot great 4K, and even when downscaled to 1080p it looks better than the Sony.
5. Responsiveness - LX100 has a higher burst rate and faster focusing.
6. Size: RX100-3 as it is a bit smaller and can fit in some pants pockets at least.
7. Controls: This one is probably rather subjective. I prefer manual controls of the LX100 (it does by the way have a very nice auto mode as well), but the RX100-3 has other strengths. In the end, FOR ME, the LX100 is better.
8. Still Features: Probably a tie overall
9: Video Features: RX100-3, since it has nd filters, tiltable screen
Top reviews from other countries
Frankly, it's a joy to use. It makes you want to shoot, and rewards that desire with lovely bokeh, a useful lens range, nice image quality, close focusing and a host of built in features.
It also does video. Rather poorly in terms of professional usage, but the 4k quality is almost bizarrely crisp, routinely beats my g7 I would argue.
All in all, a fantastic camera that I loved so dearly that after selling it years ago, I purchased one this year.
Reviewed in Canada on October 2, 2021
Frankly, it's a joy to use. It makes you want to shoot, and rewards that desire with lovely bokeh, a useful lens range, nice image quality, close focusing and a host of built in features.
It also does video. Rather poorly in terms of professional usage, but the 4k quality is almost bizarrely crisp, routinely beats my g7 I would argue.
All in all, a fantastic camera that I loved so dearly that after selling it years ago, I purchased one this year.
Reviewed in Mexico on October 23, 2018
You can chose the shutter speed to stop the movement or to create a movement illusion on your photos.
You can chose the aperture to decide your depth of field.
You can do manual focus exactly where you want.
With this camera, you can take very good photos in a dark place using only the existing lights. The wide angle zoom is a 24mm at 1.7, an ideal lens for existing lights photography.
You can also use it to do HD or 4k video.
I highly recommend this camera.