Lumix G100: The Internet is Wrong - A Quick Review as a Vlogging Option

[@jocko_]

I picked up a new G100 a few months ago at a great price to replace my GM1 as my travel camera. I don’t vlog, just stills and an occasional video. So far I love it.

[@Avadanger]

I’ve watched a bunch of reviews on this camera. More say it’s bad than good. I have a GH5, so tons of m43 lenses in my stash. I picked up the G100 cheap on sale.. mind blowing image quality out of the box. I can’t understand the hate around this camera.

[@mistermastermind528]

I actually found a seller online who discounts the G100 at around $576. Makes for an interesting 3rd camera for a G85 and GX85 setup. I'm just wondering if the latest image quality that the G100 provides is still the same or unnoticeably different from the technology inside the G85 and GX85.

[@Avadanger]

@@mistermastermind528 you should get your hands on one and try. It’s pretty impressive. I used it with the Lumix 12-60mm and 7-14mm and it’s awesome

[@mistermastermind528]

@@Avadanger it's tempting. But I really have to see if I need a third one. I don't use my cameras as often as I want, all the more because of the pandemic. And I might have some trouble managing all my devices. It really is tempting...........

[@benicetoyou]

The point is that Eric uses it in 1080p whereas dpreview & Co insist on taking it as a 4K camera when we all know it is rather crappy in 4K.

[@mistermastermind528]

@Love4theSport I'm familiar with the idea that the G100 has better image quality. The issue is if it's that noticeable compared to the GX85 and G85. Beyond image quality, the G100 isn't worth it compared to the G85 and GX85. Continuous recording in 4K MP4 or 1080p AVCHD and IBIS. I mean IBIS alone is already a huge complaint that people have for the G100. As for audio, I record using a separate recording device almost all the time.

[@bradleyeid9260]

Nice "real world" review. As an travel-loving hobby photographer, I am always looking at pocketable camera options. The G100 looks like a good option for street photo travel scenarios. Not all KZbinrs posted negative reviews. Some months ago MarkusPix gave the G100 a positive review.

[@ericminerv]

Marcus was the reason a got it! I think Marcus was the only guy back then that truly gave a no bs review of it.

[@tedtalksstamps]

@@ericminerv Same here. I just bought one today after watching his reviews today.

[@ericminerv]

@@tedtalksstamps i really enjoyed my time with my camera and hope you do too. If you get the Olympus 45mm lens, you can make incredible photography.

[@francoisreynier1780]

The best camera is the one you can carry with you all the time. The G100 is a street photographer's dream: it is light, has the same sensor as the G9, has a great viewfinder and great ergonomics, is small and has several customizable buttons. The G100 wasn't marketed very well that's why it got so much backlash. The G100D has an even better viewfinder. Oh it's also very well priced!

[@DanniPortillo]

I agree with your opinion. IMO Panasonic is underrated. The situation is that this camera was so critized due to the launch price but right now the price is $500 That's awesome for me and for what this camera offer.

[@ericminerv]

I got the g100 with the kit lens and a Olympus 45mm in November, it's been amazing for me as a light and go solution. I also do home vids and don't even have to use external audio. Focus is ok, not the best but not as bad as spoiled KZbinrs are saying.

[@Fur8002]

I completely agree it is a very good camera for photos and video. I don't do vlogging, but I wanted a camera small enough to fit in my jacket pocket just like my Lumix LX100. I now have other lenses, Lumix Leica 14-42 pancake lens, Laowa 7.5mm f2, Lumix 14-140 Mk2 and the Lumix Leica 25mm f1.4. So far the G100 has exceeded my expectations.

[@andreatilli6227]

How does it compare with the LX100 ? Especially in terms of JPEGs quality. Thanks

[@Fur8002]

@@andreatilli6227 Hi, I think the JPEG quality is better and sharper, but bear in mind that my LX100 is getting on for 9 years old now and I haven't used it since I bought the G100.

[@janmaaso]

Panasonic is much underrated imo. Thanks for sharing. Jan.

[@howardchud9097]

I use my G100 more than my other LUMIX camera bodies. Mostly with 15mm or 9mm for vlogging.

[@snappychappy]

I bought this to replace my knackered LX15. It surpasses all my expectations and has full MFT sensor, EVF, interchangeable lenses and the same sensor as my G9. Came with 2 batteries a Panasonic 25mm lens and a video light and mini tripod. £429.00 new. I would highly recommend it.

[@awenvideos6761]

So far this is the best video I have seen on the Lumix G100 (sorry for my english "google translate" because I live in Brittany)

[@photo-drome]

Got this camera new, was drunk at the time and intended to get a different camera, after playimg with it for a week I figure all the super negative reviews were either pre-production test mules, or people who just don't like small cameras that excell if you treat them like old school film cameras.

[@AbellTo]

stock mics sound great, I'm on the brink of getting one as an upgrade to my gx880, I like the mic input and stabilisation. thanks for the review

[@martysgarden]

Nobody ever mentions the Olympus OMD EM5 Markii anymore, weathersealed, microphone jack, flip screen, stabilized, changes lenses..it's only $300 now. Combined with a pro lens it's killer! Only thing it doesnt have 4k and 120 slowmo. Check my last vlog,,all shot on that. It's funny that I actually down graded to get better results and save a ton of money.

[@markusjentesart]

Everything you tested out on this camera looks just fine. Clear, sharp, focuses just right. Focusing didn't seem too slow either, and looked quite smooth. Moving in and out of the shade also didn't make things look out of the ordinary. Looks like a little pocket beast of a camera.

[@DIY-CIRCUIT]

Totally Agree. This is a great Vlogging camera. I also have a G95 which is very good, but this G100 is so great because of its super small size.. Might even use it as my main travel vlogging camera, rather than the G95, due to small size and weight. Only down side form me with the G100 is the inbuilt flash is not that great and does not raise up high enough !!.. ( I often use fill in flash when doing still photos of people.)

[@ryantang8146]

I hate how everyone just disregards all M43 cameras these days and only full frame is worth mentioning. And this is coming from someone who actually uses a full frame camera. I have a canon R5 and I use it for event and indoor where I can’t use a flash. I pair it with the 100-500 for wildlife photography but for everything else, I tend to reach for my m43 cameras more because it is more lightweight and it produces more than good enough image quality for my use when travel with my families. I don’t want to lug around so much weight when you are packing your kids stuff. I can pack a few lens and a camera body without weighting me down. But for full frame I probably can only pack two lenses and that’s it. Also, not everyone can afford full frame lenses especially those good rf glass, they are heavy and expensive .

[@ryanfromDetroit]

great point Ryan. Eric and I were just chatting on this. one of my favorite video cameras is the Sony RX100VA and it's only a 1 inch sensor. I love it because it can live in my pocket. I also own the Fuji X-E3 and love that camera because it's a small X-pro to me and has all of the capabilities (plus acros) but is an APS-C sensor. Finally, I have a very old (over a decade) but new to me camera on the way that will be my daily driver for photos that is a 1/1.7 inch sensor because I've been shooting my old Canon S90 (yeah very old) and fell back in love with the form factor. It's about making art, making images and sharing the process along the way!

[@pavelperina7629]

In my opinion M43 cameras have some problem with their identity. It makes sense to have small body such as GX9, GX80 with prime lenses and small zooms. It makes sense to have G9 or G90 with zoom lenses such as 12-60 or 45-150 that are not ergonomic on small body without grip. But buying expensive zoom lenses with lower aperture to match quality, weight and size of APSC or even FF camera makes no sense. Yet youtubers are reviewing and recommending it based on technical specifications rather than anything else.

[@Group51]

From what I understand from Rob Trek, a lot of firmware updates are for lens compatibility. So makes sense.

[@RJPhotographics]

I use a G100 alongside an OM-1 and NIkon D4 for motorsports, weddings, events, and as my personal travel camera. It's great.

[@hasenmyer]

I love Panasonic cameras. Like everyone else though, I wish they would fix the AF. It always starts out with "its not this bad" and ends up "I had to sell b/c the autofocus was terrible".

[@ericrjennings]

This seems better to me

[@TheAdventureSchmuck]

Yeah, I own a G100. If you set the face detection / eye detection properly -- G100 has best contrast based autofocus ever. Is is as fast as Phase Detect? No. But is is really good if you set it properly.

[@jabgibson]

Thanks Eric, just subbed. I have no idea what I am doing.. and I just picked this G100 up, so wish me luck.

[@RizaGunturPrakoso]

in Indonesia, sony zv1 is around 750 dollars while g100 is 900 dollars..

[@InformationManShow]

thank you for this because I'm thinking about buying one

[@Mylesja5]

Eric, thanks for the honest review. You're right. It's definitely better than advertised. This is my current camera (gifted to me) and I have some questions about microphone and the best lens to use. if you have a link to book a quick call with you let me know. If not my questions are 2 fold. 1.) what mic are you running in this video, and 2.) years later now....what lens would you suggest? I'm mainly using it for some quality still photos (for my agency) and to get quality videos for social. Not a ton of motion, but also need the depth of field to be their so it gives off the vibe that it's not done with an iphone camera lol. there's a little more to it than that but that's basically it. thanks.

[@caryvill003]

What stabilization settings in the camera did you use to film the yourself while walking ? I also forgot to ask did you use 4k or Full HD ? Your video looks amazing.

[@MegaDen00]

The autofocus is acceptable while you're sitting and not moving much. Once you start walking the focus is losing you sometimes. I have the same camera and paired it with pany 15mm 1.7 - giving me a really great picture, but not the autofocus unfortunately. Thanks for this review!

[@AoyagiAichou]

The main problem with this camera is that 12 mm of its kit lens is way too tight, especially with all those crops.

[@imagenatura]

This camera is way better than advertised. If I compare with the Leica SL2 that you reviewed not that long ago, it does way better.

[@ruleoffourthirds2341]

It tickled me that the Olympus lens did well.

[@uhu4677]

The AF is almost ok, but not good enough for me, and it's showing in this video. When you show your pocket at 3:03 it focuses on the back and stays there the whole time, until you start moving a lot again. And at 4:35 the AF follows, but there's pulsing. It's fine for a 1080p video with this lens, which has enough DOF. But Canon/Sony do a notably better job, and I think at 4K the AF-wobble will be too distracting. All in all it's a good camera for the price (especially for traveling). But I still think the vlogging-marketing makes no sense without IBIS and this AF. It's more like a light-weight allrounder.

[@DenverTI]

Can you do a comparison between the G100 vs the LX10 for vlogging?

[@dk-jy3ug]

I was considering the G100 as an alternative to the Sony ZV-E10, but the recording time limits is a dealbreaker for me.

[@EDHBlvd]

You need to rename your channel “GAS Victim”. Hahaha

[@ryanfromDetroit]

or maybe I am gassy....like sassy but gas instead.

[@BillyBobDingledorf]

The internet like to love and it likes to hate, whatever is tendy. I own this camera, primarily for stills. I love my larger Nikons, but as I age the size and weight of them and their accessories becomes burdensome. The mobility of the G100, while maintaining 90% of what my Nikons give me is invaluable. I love this camera. Btw: Panasonic has done two firmware updates since 1.1. For the other 10%, I still use my Nikons. As much as I love the Panasonic, there are situations where the Nikons are unmatched.

[@gerardowmby7156]

The body is NOT plastic. It is lightweight composite metal.

[@manuelrgarcia4409]

Eric, Two questions about your test- 1. What external Mic were you using with the G100? and follow up as a test could you distance rate your audio with & without the external mic. to see what sounds better. 2. When you used the Olympus lense, does adjusting the focus settings have any affect on its focus track speed? Great video by the way? Yours and Markus I learn alot.

[@Raist3db]

I am looking at the G100D because, and I differ greatly with you, I tried the G100 and I found the EVF absolutely horrible. I wonder if there's variance but I found two major issues - pincushion (that part doesn't super bother me) - major blurriness looking into the image unless you look directly at the center rwith your eye. Very easy to go blurry. This was the deal breaker - The blacks are crushed. Colors differ quite a bit from the LCD. This is not a deal breaker to me but quite annoying. Now that the EVF has an OLED in the G100D, I am curious, I just hope they replaced the optical mechanism of the EVF which I think it's the culprit of my really bad experience.

[@DavidALovingMPF102]

Thank You for reviewing my next VIDEO camera. I need a lens that would give me a pretty good blur behind the foreground focused subject that , of course would fit the G100. What do you suggest? I have a Canon Vixia HF G40 video camera and it has a heck of a time giving me the amount of background blur I need for some interior sci-fi shots while shooting a close subject. Telephoto setting, yes. Even in manual and ND filters.

[@mindpeebles]

Which is better g100 or canon sx740hs

[@philmtx3fr]

I think you tubers don t like it because … it s not a Sony :) KZbinrs love Sony. They put the A7iii at pinacle of camera. It s a good camera but not exempt of defaults : its view finder is far worse than Panasonic g9 and g100 and the lenses are more than expensive. For me for publishing on KZbin thé m43 format is still great and permits high quality at good price. Thx for your video.

[@seeksustainablejapan]

Great video, thanks for introducing the good points- do you know how it might be used as a livestreaming camera on the go? I do a lot of guided tours (live) on heygo and it would be so much better to use this camera than my phone (duh) but can't seem to figure out how to connect it to any livestreaming apps - if you have any insights, much appreciated!

[@aidanduncan8187]

Agree, I think it’s a fantastic small camera, I also think ibis is extremely overrated

[@jaimejuarez851]

Those Pana colors are too good. I'm coming from Nikon but have always noticed Pany's colors are just as great. Enough for me to try the G100 or S5 one day. Oh and the 12-60mm f2.8-4 Leica mointed on it is a must!

[@holycrapghosttv]

Yha this camera is great I just got it yesterday do to this video dude thank your for this vlog help me out alot desided which camera I was gonna purchase

[@FotosyMas.]

Awesome little camera!

[@howardchud9097]

And what is the “best” camera in your opinion and what’s its price?

[@jamesjoyce5095]

When you move to show your jacket pocket the camera loses focus for several minutes. Not tragic for an informal blog, but still not great.

[@bthc90]

I just picked one up for 379.90... brand new from store with warranty.

[@danielcolon225]

It's great not bad at all 😉👍 I would purchase this camera the quality looks good in it clean natural colors.sound good as well with a external mic and with out it.yha definitely worth the bang prise in 2022 even in 2023 years from now if you just doing basic KZbin videos.few new asome lens for what ever you mite want adventure in your little world I think this is a bargain.good review 👍.merry Christmas 🎄⛄ and A Happy New year.

[@jeffhalebopp]

Panasonic went totally backwards on this camera IMO. By putting in a higher megapixel count, It now has a 4k crop of 1.26x with no IS and 1.37x with IS Standard. This is getting pretty bad compared to my GX85. This kills the very use of vlogging unless you stick to 1080p. Also a 10min 4k time limit and 20min 1080 time limit? This is terrible and disqualifies it as a vlogging camera IMO. I can't have a camera artificially turning off. This will happen and often. Back in the day, only Panasonic had some cameras with no time limit, such as the GX85 (this has real ibis to). Now Panasonic put time limits back in and Sony took it out. So there is no reason for me to consider the newer crippled cameras. I don't mean to sound negative. I still have the G7 and GX85 and love them. I just don't like the direction Panasonic is going now. They are following Canon's crippling techniques.

[@ShawnDuende]

How are you vlogging for for more than 20mins in one take...

[@TheAdventureSchmuck]

Yeah, I owned a GX85. I upgraded to the G100, which is significantly better. The onboard mics are way better on the G100. You can use an external mic on the cold shoe on the G100, the GX85 doesn't have a 3.5mm mic input jack. You can't shoot in V-log for color grading on the GX85. The G100 has V-log built in. The 4k crop on the GX85 is 1.1, so claiming the 1.2 of the G100 is significantly worse is laughable. You don't like the e-stabilization crop? Don't use it. The lens stabilization is quite good without it. People keep screwing the numbers up too. 4k is 10 minute limit, 1080p 30p is 30 minutes. I have never met a single person in my life that can long for 20 to 30 minutes without rambling about a bunch of off topic things or huge pauses of dead air. The color science on the GX85 looks like dogshit next to a G100, too. So yet another internet expert on a camera you've never used.... Congrats. I've owned both cameras and the G100 was the better of the 2.

[@robertwlester]

It is perfect for budget, I'd rate it.

[@MinimalWave1982]

i would prefer this anytime over its competitor the m50 and Sony ZV-1

[@sdhute]

Dang you Eric... I was eying this g100 and missed it on sale. It was recently 599. I already have a bunch of m43 lenses. The g100 is supposed to have the best auto focus. Also thought about this for street photography. The GAS is creeping in.... Gotta wait 2 weeks until I move. 👍 The oly 17mm is my go-to for m43 and 25mm and sigma 56mm and rokinon 12mm.

[@ericrjennings]

It’s a good low cost package.

[@shyamhk]

It's $599 now bro ;)

[@howardchud9097]

What’s your point? It’s designed to be small. That’s why its small. It has all the major positives of G9 and others plus takes all MF3 lenses. The crop only matters to me if I’m holding it in front of my face.

[@danielcolon225]

Yha not bad at all I rock the G7 Lumix I think it's not bad at all I got the autofocus where iam happy with it not bad at all either and lots people on the KZbin community was shitting on this camera as well just have to mess with the functionality just play with the camera and do few tweeks and invest in some lense that do the job.like I said I love my G7 Lumix I bought it in a black Friday sale for $320 which not a bad prise for a camera that has some potential in are modern everyday world for what I need it for gets the job done.

[@cmoneytheman]

Is the gh5 better with video cause it has a 400mbps or is this since the advances in tech with a newer cam even though it only has 100mb

[@ryanfromDetroit]

Looks good to me!

[@ericrjennings]

Thanks brother

[@holycrapghosttv]

Is it better then the G7 Lumix when it comes down to autofocus and stabilization?

[@ericrjennings]

Yes

[@MyWaywardLife]

Hi Eric! I am an old dog trying to learn some new tricks and definitely need to upgrade from my ancient Canon T3 (embarrassed to even share that) the two cameras I am considering are this one and the Canon ZV-1 (I plan to watch your video on it as well. Does this camera overheat like the Canon? I generally film for a few hours at a time so I am worried about overheating and how long I can film for. Also for the built in mic. How faraway can you be sitting from it and still get clear recording? Sorry for all the questions but after watching a few videos with no clear answers I am starting to simply ask 😃! I was also curious if there is a recommendation on the size of the memory card as I fill up 64s pretty fast and hope it can go bigger. Does that make sense? 🤔😄. It sounds great with the mic you were using. I assume it’s listed in the video description, but if not, can you please share it with me? Thanks for your time, great video! Kayla

[@robertwlester]

Great review

[@hawkkim1974]

very nice camera for youtube indeed.

[@lincolntan36]

The camera gas lighted you! lol

[@cameraexpert_de]

GREAT !!!!

[@thoughtsofapeer]

It took over a minute to find your face after showing us it fits in your pocket. Which is kinda sad 3:10

[@calilifestyle]

anyone have good settings for photo and then for video

[@delukxy]

I think your video proved how poor the auto focus is. Sharp at the start but after you did the fits the pocket bit your face was just blurred and it made no attempt to refocus. No smoke without fire. The previous video I watched was even worse. It's a pity as I was looking at this now in 2024 buy it will probably be an ZV-1.

[@navinr9558]

For a moment I dropped buying 12 mm f2 lens for my g100 lol

[@Superz3ro]

It’s trendy to bash Lumix cameras and their DfD AF system. Works fine for my needs, plus the ecosystem as a whole has more positives than negatives… …

[@Xae8k]

Have the same camera, even with the kit lens how'd you get it to look so clear? I upload it at the highest level I'm given

[@ericrjennings]

Edited in raw

[@Xae8k]

@@ericrjennings raw as in s-log? Because I can't convert it from mp4 to raw

[@IsufAlla]

Bravo👋

[@merom.1248]

"VLOGGING Camera" with record limit 🤣🤣

[@sdhute]

Twice 🎉🎉

[@carpballet]

You talk way too goddam fast

[@ericrjennings]

Don’t watch or listen faster