LUMIX G Camera DC-G100

DC-G100K

Take Your Content to the Next Level

High image and audio quality join simple operation in a handy compact body. It’s the digital single-lens mirrorless camera (DSLM) designed especially for content creators.
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Try the Camera Designed Especially for Content Creators.

This compact package has it all. Superb-quality 4K/30p and FHD/60p video. Easy smartphone connection. Creative functions. It’s ready to take and use everywhere!
Try the Camera Designed Especially for Content Creators.

Walk and Shoot — Without the Shake.

If you love traveling, you love to get out and shoot. That’s why the LUMIX G100 has 5-Axis HYBRID I.S.* In combo with the LUMIX G lens, it’s all walk, no shake.
* For video recording only. 4-axis compensation works in 4K video recording.
Walk and Shoot — Without the Shake.

Recognize Your Face — Record Compelling Audio.

Internal mic features OZO Audio by Nokia. With Face recognition, recording range and direction are automatically adjusted for compelling audio without an external mic.
Recognize Your Face — Record Compelling Audio.

All Clear — Your Face and the Background.

Video Selfie Mode does the trick. It automatically keeps both your face and the background in focus while you do your thing.
All Clear — Your Face and the Background.

Max Out Your Vlog Creativity.

Express yourself with cool effects! In FHD, max 4x slow motion and max 8x quick motion help you put on the drama, the comedy — whatever you’re feeling in the moment.
Max Out Your Vlog Creativity.

Freely Compose Your Shot.

The free-angle monitor rotates 180° — ideal for selfie video. High- and low-angle shots? No problem. Plus, with 1,840k dots, it’s highly visible — even in bright sunlight.
Freely Compose Your Shot.

Shoot Video with Convenient Features.

Enjoy a wealth of features for vloggers like you. Vertical video shooting is ideal for playback on smartphones. REC frame indicator ensures you are recording right now.
Shoot Video with Convenient Features.

Enjoy Superb Quality 20.3MP Images.

Large MOS sensor with no low-pass filter. Outstanding LUMIX G Series lens. The result? All the image quality you need in a DSLM — and more.
Enjoy Superb Quality 20.3MP Images.

Send It to Your Smartphone — Easily.

Press the Send Image (Smartphone) button — and it’s done. Bluetooth® pairing makes it oh-so-simple.
* The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc., and any use of such marks by Panasonic Corporation is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
Send It to Your Smartphone — Easily.

Move Freely and Shoot with This Compact Accessory.

It’s a grip. It’s a tripod. It’s DMW-SHGR1.* Compact and lightweight for shooting on the go and long shoots. Incorporates record, stop, shutter, and sleep controls.
* Tripod Grip DMW-SHGR1 sold separately. Included in V Kit bundle.
Move Freely and Shoot with This Compact Accessory.

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Specs

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Size and Weight

Height
82.5mm
Width
115.6mm
Depth
54.2mm
Weight
345g

All values are approximate. Weight with SD card and battery. Lens is excluded. Dimensions exclude protrusions.

  • Micro Four Thirds System StandardMicro Four Thirds System Standard
  • 20.3 Megapixels20.3 Megapixels
  • 5-Axis Hybrid I.S. (Image Stabilizer)5-Axis Hybrid I.S. (Image Stabilizer)
  • OZO AudioOZO Audio
  • 4K Video Recording Capability4K Video Recording Capability
  • V-Log LV-Log L
  • 1840k-dot Free-angle Monitor1840k-dot Free-angle Monitor
  • 3680k-dot equivalent Live View Finder3680k-dot equivalent Live View Finder
  • Wi-FiWi-Fi
  • BluetoothBluetooth

Superb-quality 4K/30p and FHD/60p video recording capability with a handy compact body.

5-Axis HYBRID I.S. — a new image stabilization system combined with O.I.S. and E.I.S.

Outstanding audio quality — OZO Audio by Nokia and five audio recording modes.

Easy image transfer to your smartphone via Wi-Fi and Bluetooth®.

TYPE

  • Type

    • Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera
  • Recording media

    • SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
      (Compatible with UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards.)
  • Image sensor size

    • 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
  • Lens mount

    • Micro Four Thirds mount

IMAGE SENSOR

  • Type

    • Live MOS Sensor
  • Total pixels

    • 21.77 megapixels
  • Camera effective pixels

    • 20.30 megapixels
  • Color filter

    • Primary color filter
  • Dust reduction system

    • No

LATITUDE

  • LATITUDE

    • 12 stops (V-Log L)

IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

  • IMAGE STABILIZATION SYSTEM

    • 5-axis HYBRID I.S. *For video recording only. 4-axis compensation works in 4K video recording.

RECORDING SYSTEM

  • Recording file format

    • Still image
      • JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31), RAW
    • 4K PHOTO**
      • MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
        Extracted still images: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.31)
    • Motion picture
      • MP4 (H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio format: AAC (2ch))
    • Aspect ratio
      • 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
    • Image quality
      • RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
    • Color space
      • sRGB, AdobeRGB
  • File size (Pixels)

    • Still image
      • [4:3] 5184x3888(L) / 3712x2784(M) / 2624x1968(S) / 3328x2496(4K PHOTO)
        [3:2] 5184x3456(L) / 3712x2480(M) / 2624x1752(S) / 3504x2336(4K PHOTO)
        [16:9] 5184x2920(L) / 3840x2160(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 3840x2160(4K PHOTO)
        [1:1] 3888x3888(L) / 2784x2784(M) / 1968x1968(S) / 2880x2880(4K PHOTO)
  • Motion picture**

    • MP4**
      • [4K] 3840x2160 4K/30p: 100Mbps
        [4K] 3840x2160 4K/24p: 100Mbps
        [Full HD] 1920x1080 FHD/60p: 28Mbps
        [Full HD] 1920x1080 FHD/30p: 20Mbps
        [Full HD] 1920x1080 FHD/24p: 24Mbps
        [HD] 1280x720 HD/30p: 10Mbps
  • Slow & Quick**

    • MP4**
      • [Full HD] 1920x1080 60p, 28Mbps (Sensor output is 120fps / 30fps / 15fps / 8fps)
        [Full HD] 1920x1080 30p, 20Mbps (Sensor output is 120fps / 60fps / 15fps / 8fps / 4fps)

VIEWFINDER

  • Type

    • LCD Live View Finder
  • Pixels

    • Approx. 3,680k dots equivalent
  • Field of view / Magnification

    • Approx. 100% / Approx. 1.46x / 0.73x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
  • Eye point / Diopter adjustment

    • Approx. 20 mm / -4.0 - +2.0 (dpt)
  • Eye sensor

    • Yes

REAR MONITOR

  • Type

    • TFT LCD monitor with static touch control
  • Monitor size

    • Free-angle, 3.0-inch (7.5cm), 3:2 aspect
  • Pixels

    • Approx. 1,840k dots
  • Field of view

    • Approx. 100%

FOCUS

  • Type

    • Contrast AF system
  • DFD technology

    • Yes
  • Focus mode

    • AFS (Single) / AFF (Flexible) / AFC (Continuous) / MF
  • AF mode

    • Face/Eye Detection / Tracking / 49-Area / Custom Multi / 1-Area / Pinpoint
      (Full area touch is available) (Scalable AF frame size and flexible AF position)
  • AF detective range

    • EV -4 - 20 (ISO100 equivalent)
  • Starlight AF

    • Yes
  • AF assist lamp

    • Yes
  • AF lock

    • Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock
  • Post Focus / Focus Stacking

    • Yes / Yes
  • Others

    • AF-ON, Shutter AF, Half Press Release, Focus/Shutter Priority, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion picture recording), Eye Sensor AF, AF+MF, MF Guide, MF Assist, Touch MF Assist, Focus Peaking, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch Shutter, Focus Switching for Vert/Hor, Focus Ring Lock, Loop Movement Focus Frame, Lens Focus Resume

EXPOSURE CONTROL

  • Light metering system

    • 1728-zone multi-pattern sensing system
  • Light metering mode

    • Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
  • Metering range

    • EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
  • Exposure mode

    • Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual Exposure
  • ISO sensitivity (Standard output sensitivity)

    • Still image: Auto / i.ISO / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / 12800 / 25600 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
      Creative Video Mode: Auto / 100 (Extended) / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
  • Exposure compensation

    • 1/3 EV step, ±5EV (±3 EV for motion picture)
  • AE lock

    • Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock

WHITE BALANCE

  • White balance

    • AWB / AWBc / AWBw / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2, 3, 4 / Color temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4
  • White balance adjustment

    • Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
  • Color temperature setting

    • 2500-10000K in 100K

SHUTTER

  • Type

    • Electronically-control focal-plane shutter
  • Shutter speed

    • Still image: Time (Max. 60 second), 1/16,000 - 60
      Motion picture: 1/16,000 - 1/25
      Creative Video M mode / MF mode: 1/16,000 - 1/2
  • Live View Composite

    • 1/2 - 60
  • Self timer

    • 10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
  • Silent mode / Shutter type

    • Yes / Yes (Auto / Electronic front curtain / Electronic)

BRACKET

  • AE bracket

    • 3, 5, 7 images in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, max. ±3 EV, single/burst
  • Aperture bracket

    • 3, 5 or all positions in 1 EV step
  • Focus bracket

    • 1 to 999 images, focus steps can be set in 10 levels
  • White balance bracket

    • 3 images in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis, color temperature setting

BURST SHOOTING

  • Burst speed

    • [Electronic first curtain shutter]
      AFS/MF: H: 6 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
      AFF/AFC: H: 5 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
      [Electronic shutter]
      AFS/MF: H: 10 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
      AFF/AFC: H: 10 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
  • Number of recordable images

    • RAW / RAW+JPEG: More than 20 images
      JPEG: More than 480 images (When using a card with SD Speed Class with "UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)".)
      * Until the burst shooting speed slows. When recording is performed under the test conditions specified by Panasonic.

4K PHOTO**

  • Burst speed

    • 30 frames/sec
  • Exif information

    • Yes (Each JPEG image cropped out of the 4K burst file complies with EXIF.)

TIME LAPSE SHOT

  • TIME LAPSE SHOT

    • Yes

STOP MOTION ANIMATION

  • STOP MOTION ANIMATION

    • Yes

FLASH

  • Flash type

    • TTL Built-in-Flash, GN5.1 equivalent (ISO200 ・m) / GN3.6 equivalent (ISO100 ・m) (Reference), Built-in Pop-up
  • Flash mode

    • Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off     *For iA, iA+ only.
  • Synchronization speed

    • Less than 1/50 second
  • Flash output adjustment

    • 1/3EV step ±2EV
  • Flash synchronization

    • 1st. Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync.
  • Wireless control

    • Yes (When using DMW-FL200L / FL360L / FL580L (sold separately)), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch

LIVE VIEW

  • Digital zoom

    • 2x
  • Extra Tele Conversion

    • Still image: 1.4x (EX M), 2.0x (EX S)
      Motion picture: 2.7x (FHD), 4.0x (HD)
  • Other functions

    • Level Gauge, Real-time Histogram, Guide Lines (3 patterns), Center Marker, Highlight display (Still image / motion picture), Zebra Pattern (Still image / motion picture), Frame Maker, REC Frame Indicator, Live View Boost

SELF SHOT

  • Self Shot mode

    • Yes (Still image / motion picture)
  • Shutter

    • Shutter Button, Touch, Face Shutter, Buddy Shutter
  • Effect

    • Soft Skin: 10 levels, Filter Select: Expressive / Retro / High Key / Monochrome / Toy Effect, Background Control: Defocus / Clear, Slimming Mode: 10 levels

VERTICAL POSITION INFORMATION

  • VERTICAL POSITION INFORMATION

    • Still image / Motion picture (ON/OFF)* *Firmware must be updated to version 1.2.

FUNCTION BUTTON

  • REC

    • 4K PHOTO / Exposure Comp. / Wi-Fi / Q.MENU / Video Record / LVF/Monitor Switch / LVF/Monitor Disp. Style / AF/AE LOCK / AF-ON / Preview / One Push AE / Touch AE / Level Gauge / Focus Area Set / Zoom Control / Operation Lock / Focus Ring Lock / Dial Operation Switch / Photo Style / Filter Effect / Aspect Ratio / Picture Size / Quality / Metering Mode / Burst Rate / Self Timer / Live View Composite / Bracket / Focus Mode / Highlight Shadow / i. Dynamic / i. Resolution / Min. Shtr Speed / HDR / Shutter Type / Flash Mode / Flash Adjust. / Wireless Flash Setup / Ex. Tele Conv. / Digital Zoom / Stabilizer / E-Stabilization (Video) / 4K Live Cropping / Snap Movie / Motion Pic. Set / S&Q Effect / Picture Mode in Rec. / Sound Rec Level Adj. / Sound Rec Level Disp. / Built-in Mic / Mic. Directivity Adjust / Silent Mode / Peaking / Histogram / Guide Line / Frame Maker / Zebra Pattern / Monochrome Live View / Constant Preview / Live View Boost / Rec Area / Step Zoom / Zoom Speed / Sensitivity / White Balance / AF Mode/MF / Drive Mode / Rec/Playback Switch / Off / Restore to Default
  • PLAY

    • Wi-Fi / LVF/Monitor Switch / Rec/Playback Switch / Send Image (Smartphone) / 4K PHOTO Play / Delete Single / Protect / Rating 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 / RAW Processing / 4K PHOTO Bulk Saving / Off / Restore to Default

PHOTO STYLE

  • PHOTO STYLE

    • Standard / Vivid / Natural / Scenery / Portrait / Monochrome / L. Monochrome / L. Monochrome D / Cinelike D / Cinelike V / V-Log L / Custom

FILTER

  • FILTER

    • Expressive / Retro / Old Days / High Key / Low Key / Sepia / Monochrome / Dynamic Monochrome / Rough Monochrome* / Silky Monochrome* / Impressive Art / High Dynamic / Cross Process / Toy Effect / Toy Pop / Bleach Bypass / Miniature Effect / Soft Focus* / Fantasy / Star Filter* / One Point Color / Sunshine*
      *For photos only.

PRINT

  • Direct print

    • PictBridge compatible

INTERFACE

  • USB

    • USB 2.0 Micro-B
  • HDMI***

    • microHDMI TypeD / VIERA Link
      Video: Auto / 4K/25p / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 576p
      Audio: Stereo
  • External microphone input

    • φ3.5mm
      Stereo/Lens Auto/Shotgun/Super Shotgun/Manual is selectable when attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately).
  • Microphone

    • Stereo, Wind Noise Canceller: OFF / Low* / Standard / High *When attaching DMW-MS2 (sold separately).
  • Speaker

    • Monaural

WIRELESS

  • Wi-Fi

    • IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412 MHz - 2462 MHz (1-11 ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode
  • Bluetooth

    • Bluetooth® v4.2 (Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE))

LANGUAGE

  • OSD language

    • Japanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese (Traditional)

POWER

  • Battery

    • Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1025mAh, 7.4Wh) (Included)
      USB power charging
  • Battery life (CIPA standard)

    • Approx. 270 images (rear monitor), 250 images (LVF), 900 images (Power Save LVF mode*) with H-FS12032
      *Under the test conditions specified by Panasonic based on CIPA standard. When the time to get in the sleep mode is set to 1 sec.
  • Continuous recordable time (Motion picture)**

    • 4K/30p:
      Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 70 min (LVF) with H-FS12032
  • Actual recordable time (Motion picture)**

    • 4K/30p:
      Approx. 40 min (rear monitor), 35 min (LVF) with H-FS12032

DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT

  • Dimensions (W x H x D)

    • Approx. 115.6 x 82.5 x 54.2 mm / 4.55 x 3.24 x 2.13 inch (excluding protrusions)
  • Weight

    • Approx. 345g / 0.76 lb (SD card, Battery, Body)
      Approx. 303g / 0.66 lb (Body only)
      Approx. 412g / 0.90 lb (SD card, Battery, H-FS12032 lens included)

OPERATING ENVIRONMENT

  • Operating temperature

    • 0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
  • Operating humidity

    • 10%RH to 80%RH

STANDARD ACCESSORIES

  • Software

    • ・ The software to edit and playback images on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, PHOTOfunSTUDIO 10.0AE is available for download at Panasonic website using computer connected to the Internet.
      https://panasonic.jp/support/software/photofun/download/d_pfs10ae.html (For Windows)
      ・ The software to process RAW file on computer is not bundled with this camera. To do this, SILKYPIX Developer Studio is available for download at Ichikawa Soft Laboratory's website using computer connected to the Internet.
      http://www.isl.co.jp/SILKYPIX/english/p/ (For Windows / Mac)
  • Standard accessories

    • DC-G100K Kit / DC-G110K Kit
      Hot Shoe Cover, Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Lens Cap

      ・ Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet.

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1

  • Lens Name

    • LUMIX G VARIO 12-32mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
  • Lens Construction

    • 8 elements in 7 groups (3 aspherical lenses, 1 ED lens)
  • Nano Surface Coating

    • -
  • Mount

    • Micro Four Thirds mount
  • Optical Image Stabilizer

    • Yes (MEGA O.I.S.)
  • Focal Length

    • f=12-32mm (35mm camera equivalent 24-64mm)
  • Aperture Type

    • 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
  • Maximum Aperture

    • F3.5(Wide) - F5.6(Tele)
  • Minimum Aperture

    • F22
  • Closest Focusing Distance

    • 0.20m/0.66ft (at focal lenghts 12-20mm) / 0.30m/0.98ft (at focal lenghts 21-32mm)
  • Maximum magnification

    • Approx. 0.13x / 0.26x (35mm camera equivalent)
  • Diagonal Angle of View

    • 84°(Wide) to 37°(TELE)
  • Filter Size

    • 37mm / 1.5in
  • Max. Diameter

    • φ55.5mm / 2.2in
  • Overall Length

    • Approx. 24mm / 0.94in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
  • Weight

    • Approx. 70g / 2.47oz (excluding lens cap, lens rear cap )
  • Standard Accessories

    • Lens cap, Lens rear cap

NOTE

  • NOTE

    • ** About motion picture recording / 4K PHOTO recording
      - Use a card with SD Speed Class with ""Class 4"" or higher when recording motion pictures (under 28Mbps).
      - Use an SD memory card with SD Speed Class with ""UHS-I UHS Speed Class 3 (U3)"" when recording motion pictures in [4K] [Slow & Quick] or [4K PHOTO].
      (SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.)
      - Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 10 minutes in [4K] [Slow].
      - Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 20 minutes in [FHD/60p].
      - Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 50 seconds in [Quick].
      - Recording stops when the continuous recording time exceeds 29 minutes and 59 seconds in [FHD/30p] [FHD/24p] [HD].
      - MP4 motion pictures in [4K]:
      - When using an SDHC memory card: You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.
      - When using an SDXC memory card: You can record a motion picture in a single file.
      - MP4 motion pictures in [FHD/30p] [FHD/24p] [HD]:
      - You can continue recording without interruption even if the file size exceeds 4 GB, but the motion picture file will be divided and recorded/played back separately.
      - When the ambient temperature is high or continuous recording is performed, the camera may stop the recording to protect itself. Wait until the camera cools down.

      *** For [4K] video output, use an HDMI cable that has the HDMI logo on it, and that is described as""4K compatible"".

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DMW-BTC12

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VW-VMS10

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DMW-MA2M

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