LUMIX G Camera DC-G100

DC-G100

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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Features

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!

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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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

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 Standard
20.3 Megapixels
5-Axis Hybrid I.S. (Image Stabilizer)
OZO Audio
4K Video Recording Capability
V-Log L
1840k-dot Free-angle Monitor
3680k-dot equivalent Live View Finder
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth

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

5-Axis HYBRID I.S. — a new image stabilisation 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
Colour filter
- Primary colour filter
Dust reduction system
- No

LATITUDE

LATITUDE
- 12 stops (V-Log L)

IMAGE STABILISATION SYSTEM

IMAGE STABILISATION 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
- Colour 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/25p: 100Mbps
    [4K] 3840x2160 4K/24p: 100Mbps
    [Full HD] 1920x1080 FHD/60p: 28Mbps
    [Full HD] 1920x1080 FHD/50p: 28Mbps
    [Full HD] 1920x1080 FHD/30p: 20Mbps
    [Full HD] 1920x1080 FHD/25p: 20Mbps
    [Full HD] 1920x1080 FHD/24p: 24Mbps
    [HD] 1280x720 HD/30p: 10Mbps
    [HD] 1280x720 HD/25p: 10Mbps
Slow & Quick**
- MP4**
  - [Full HD] 1920x1080 60p, 28Mbps (Sensor output is 120fps / 30fps / 15fps / 8fps)
    [Full HD] 1920x1080 50p, 28Mbps (Sensor output is 100fps / 25fps / 12fps / 6fps)
    [Full HD] 1920x1080 30p, 20Mbps (Sensor output is 120fps / 60fps / 15fps / 8fps / 4fps)
    [Full HD] 1920x1080 25p, 20Mbps (Sensor output is 100fps / 50fps / 12fps / 6fps / 3fps)

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 / Centre 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 / Colour temperature setting 1, 2, 3, 4
White balance adjustment
- Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias
Colour 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, colour 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), Centre 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 / Stabiliser / E-Stabilisation (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 Colour / 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, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified)

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 / H-FS12060
  *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, 4K/25p:
  Approx. 80 min (rear monitor), 70 min (LVF) with H-FS12032 / H-FS12060
Actual recordable time (Motion picture)**
- 4K/30p, 4K/25p:
  Approx. 40 min (rear monitor), 35 min (LVF) with H-FS12032 / H-FS12060

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)

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-G100 Kit
  Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover, Battery Pack, AC Adaptor, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap
  
  ・ Operating Instructions for advanced features is available for downloaded at Panasonic LUMIX Customer Support Site using PC, smartphone or tablet connected to the Internet.

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] [FHD/50p].
  - 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/25p] [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/25p] [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"".