Panasonic Lumix G100 revealed
Panasonic has taken the wraps off its latest Micro Four Thirds camera, with the Lumix G100 marking a distinctly new direction within its range. It’s not, as its name might suggest, an update to last year’s enthusiast-focused G90, but instead a tiny SLR-shaped camera which has been specifically optimised for vloggers.
To this end, it boasts a top-mounted electronic viewfinder and fully articulated rear screen, along with a relatively simple control layout. Perhaps the most interesting new feature is the high-tech OZO Audio by Nokia mic system. This is designed to work with the camera’s subject recognition to keep the built-in microphone focused on the subject, even if they move across the frame. To keep footage steady, 5-axis hybrid image stabilisation combines electronic and in-lens optical IS, with the latter also used for shooting stills. However there’s no in-body stabilisation. Key specs include a 20.3MP Four Thirds sensor offering sensitivities up to ISO 25,600, continuous shooting at 10 frames per second, and 4K video recording at 30fps. The viewfinder boasts an impressively high 3.68m- dot equivalent resolution, and is complemented by a 1.84m- dot 3-inch touchscreen. The G100 is due to go on sale at the end of July for £589.99 body- only, £679.99 with the 12-32mm lens, or £719.99 with the new DMW-SHGR1 tripod grip, which incorporates shutter and movierecord buttons. Early adopters who buy the body or lens kit before the end of August will get the grip free. See bit.ly/newpanasonic.