Panasonic G100 + 12-32mm f3.5-5.6

Panasonic G100+12-32mm

Designed for vloggers, the  PANASONIC G100 camera is a mirrorless Micro Four Thirds camera with a specialized feature set for multimedia content creators. Featuring a 3.0" LCD touchscreen with free-angle tilt for easy selfie framing, 4K video recording, and Nokia's optimized OZO audio, the G100 also has a compact, take-anywhere design for travel journaling and on-the-go photography.

Beyond competent imaging capabilities, the G100's sleek design also incorporates a high-resolution electronic viewfinder for bright, clear shots at eye level and features a unique vlogging-specific user interface that makes recording a more intuitive process. Benefiting both stills and video is the sensor-shifting 5-axis Hybrid I.S., which compensates for camera shake when walking or moving to deliver sharper, smoother images. In addition, the built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth also allow wireless connectivity to quickly share photos and videos to your smartphone or to operate the camera remotely.

Delving into imaging capabilities a bit more, the G100 has a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds MOS sensor and Venus Engine image processor, which contribute to smooth image quality, low noise, and high dynamic range. UHD 4K video recording is supported up to 30p, as well as Full HD at 60p, and external FHD recording is possible via the micro-HDMI port. The sensor and processor also enable DFD autofocus, for fast and accurate focusing and subject tracking, as well as creative 4K PHOTO, Post Focus and Focus Stacking modes on the PANASONIC G100 camera.

• Vlogging Features

1. Benefiting from recording while walking, riding, or even working in low-light conditions, the 5-axis Hybrid I.S. is an optimized image stabilization system that works in conjunction with lens-based OIS to reduce the appearance of camera shake for sharper video images and sharper photographs.
2. The 3.0" 1.84m-dot rear LCD screen features a static touchscreen design for intuitive and responsive use and has a free-angle design that benefits from working from high, low, and front-facing (selfie) angles.
3. The updated UI for vlogging includes a REC frame indicator, which features a red border around the image box, so you can easily confirm the recording or not. Additionally, a frame marker overlay can be used to highlight the specific region of the frame to be displayed based on the selected aspect ratio, which is perfect for direct output to social media platforms.
4. Vertical video recording support is especially useful for video content intended to be viewed on a smartphone.
5. The dedicated Video Selfie mode can be set to start automatically when the screen is rotated forward and will automatically highlight the main subject by optimising the depth of field, using the AF and AE face detection settings, and automatically setting the sound capture range area depending on where the subject is.
6. Nokia's OZO Audio has been integrated to enable spatial audio recording via three built-in microphones for greater richness and accuracy depending on where the desired sound is coming from. These three internal microphones, which can be set manually or automatically, also allow for a unique tracking setup, which works in conjunction with the lens's detected viewing angle and facial recognition features, for clearer audio during interviews, selfie videos, or other speech situations. you can select Surround to record within a wide range in all directions; Front-facing, for recording subjects in front of the camera; and Back, to record yourself or another subject behind the camera.

• 20.3MP LiveMOS Digital Sensor and Venus Motor

Optimized for high-speed, high-resolution images, the G100 features a 20.3MP Micro Four Thirds MOS sensor, without a low-pass filter, and an enhanced Venus Engine processor to create sharp, detailed images and UHD 4K video. This setting maximizes resolution while keeping noise to a minimum, allowing the use of sensitivities up to ISO 25600.

• 4K UHD Video Recording

Versatile video capabilities mean the G100 can record 4K UHD at up to 30p, with 8-bit colour depth and 4:2:0 sampling while recording internally, along with Full HD at up to 60p. Alternatively, Full HD external recording is supported via micro-HDMI with 4:2:2 sampling and 8-bit color depth. V-Log L has been pre-installed and is used to capture a flat, neutral gamma curve suitable for classification along with a LUT for greater control over color. In addition, to creatively affect the way motion is rendered, 4x and 2x slow and 8x, 4x and fast 2x motion settings can be used with Full HD recording and Time Lapse and Stop Motion settings are also available to record subjects that transform over time. In addition, a 3.5mm microphone input is available for enhanced external audio capture.

• Body Design & Wireless Connectivity

1. A large OLED Live View Finder has a high resolution of 3.68m dots and 0.73x magnification for a bright and clear composition at eye level.
2. A larger medium for image composition and reproduction, the 3.0" 1.84m-dot rear LCD monitor has a free-angle, tilt, and swivel design to allow viewing from a variety of angles. It's also a touchscreen, which allows for intuitive menu navigation and configuration control.
3. The DMW-BLG10PP lithium-ion battery delivers approximately 270 shots per charge with the rear LCD screen, 250 shots per charge with the LVF, or approximately 900 shots per charge when working in Power Save LVF mode. In addition, the battery can be charged in the camera via USB or AC power.
4. A dedicated button for sending images on the superior board, along with built-in 2.4GHz Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.2 Low Energy connectivity, allows for wireless image sharing and remote camera control from paired smartphones and tablets. Bluetooth LE also allows for a constant connection to your mobile device, enabling features such as geolocation and automatic image transfer.

• 4K Photo Modes

Using the G100's video recording capabilities, there are a trio of still image capture modes available for recording 8MP continuous stills at a capture rate of 30fps:

1. Burst: This mode will allow you to record continuously, making it ideal for cases where you need a fast frame rate to capture the best moment.
2. Pre-Burst: This mode is ideal for times when you're unsure of the critical moment to press the shutter button and will record footage a second before and a second after you press the shutter button to give you 60 frames to choose from.
3. Burst (S/S): This mode takes a closer look at the video recording process and allows you to play your video, pause at your chosen time, and use the shutter button to mark a chosen frame from the video and save it as a single 8MP frame.

• Post Focus and Focus Stacking

Another attribute of the 4K capabilities is a unique focusing method called Post Focus. Working in tandem with the contrast-detection focus system and intelligent Depth from Defocus (DFD) technology, Post Focus records images as a 4K MP4 file at 30fps and changes the specific focus point during burst shooting to give you a range of different focus ranges to choose from. During playback, via the camera's touchscreen, you can tap on the specific region of the image you want to focus on and an 8MP JPEG file will be created. Multiple individual files with different focus points can be created from the original burst, and focus assist functions can also be used to gain even more precise control over the specific region in focus.

This technology also makes it possible to produce images stacked in focus in the camera for greater depth of field, especially when photographing close-up subjects. In this mode, images are recorded and saved with different focus points and then blended together for an extended depth of field.

• Depth-of-the-Blur AF System

For accelerated autofocus performance, DFD (Depth from Blur) technology is used to quickly calculate the distance to subjects and adjust the focus position, enabling continuous shooting with continuous AF. This contrast-detection type focusing method benefits both still image and video recording modes, as well as subject tracking applications where subject color, size, and motion vectors are used to intelligently lock on moving subjects and ensure accurate focusing. When working with portrait subjects, face/eye detection capabilities make it easier to photograph people and prioritize focus as specifically as on a subject's pupil. Sensitivity and focusing speed can be adjusted to further improve performance with certain subjects. In addition, AF sensitivity down to -4 EV allows you to work in low-light conditions.

• Other features of the camera

1. Selfie Features: Soft Skin Mode, Filter Effects, Background Control, Slimming Mode, Hands-Free Shutter Mode, and Auto Timer.
2. In-camera image editing is possible, and it allows you to split video clips, resize and crop images, develop raw image files, and even retouch and remove objects from photos.

Features of the 12-32mm f3.5-5.6 PANASONIC Lens

The PANASONIC 12-32mm f3.5-5.6 lens is a wide-angle to telephoto short focal length zoom lens for Micro Four Thirds format cameras. Its 35mm focal length equivalence is 24-64mm. With a retractable design, the lens is quite compact, especially when the camera is turned off. A simple twist of the zoom ring extends the lens when you're ready to shoot and retracts when you're not using.

Panasonic's MEGA Optical Image Stabilization provides compensation against camera shake to create images with less blur when shooting in low light or at any time the shutter speed is slower. Three aspherical lens elements and an extra-low dispersion (ED) element minimize aberrations and contribute to high-contrast, color-accurate images. The lens can focus from as low as 7.9" at the wide-angle end and as close as 12" at standard and telephoto lengths.

Micro Four Thirds Format Target

Retractable design capacitates compact form factor; It weighs only 2.5 ounces.

MEGA's optical image stabilization system compensates for camera shake and prevents blurry images.

Three aspherical lens elements and one ED element minimize aberrations and contribute to the formation of sharp, high-contrast images.