What is the sensor size of the Panasonic LX100?
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 is a digital camera that has a Four Thirds sensor at its core. This imager measures 15.7mm in width and 11.8mm in height, so that the total imaging area of the sensor amounts to 185 mm2.
The LX100 provides an image resolution of 12.7 megapixels, based on 4 112 horizontal pixels and 3 088 vertical pixels.
Sensor size comparison with a film slide
The sensor diagonal measures 19.6mm, which gives rise to a format factor (or crop factor) of 2.2. Hence, the Panasonic LX100 is a crop-sensor camera, as its sensor is smaller than a traditional 35mm film slide or negative.
Sensor specs and performance
The table below compares the sensor specs of the Panasonic LX100 to those of several similar cameras. The reported DXO values are indicators of the sensor's imaging quality (higher is better), covering color depth (DXO Portrait), dynamic range (DXO Landscape), and high-ISO noise (DXO Sports). Larger sensor cameras tend to outperform cameras of the same generation that are equipped with a smaller imager. On the other hand, larger sensors are more expensive and require bigger and heavier lenses than smaller light receptors.
# | Camera Model |
Sensor Class |
Resolution (MP) |
Horiz. Pixels |
Vert. Pixels |
Video Format |
DXO Portrait |
DXO Landscape |
DXO Sports |
DXO Overall |
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1. | Panasonic LX100 | Four Thirds | 12.7 | 4112 | 3088 | 4K/30p | 22.3 | 12.5 | 553 | 67 | |
2. | Canon G1 X Mark II | 1.5-inch | 13.0 | 4160 | 3120 | 1080/30p | 21.5 | 10.8 | 581 | 58 | |
3. | Leica D-LUX Typ 109 | Four Thirds | 12.7 | 4112 | 3088 | 4K/30p | 22.4 | 12.1 | 607 | 67 | |
4. | Panasonic LX100 II | Four Thirds | 16.8 | 4736 | 3552 | 4K/30p | 22.8 | 12.7 | 979 | 72 | |
5. | Panasonic FZ1000 | 1-inch | 20.0 | 5472 | 3648 | 4K/30p | 22.1 | 11.7 | 517 | 64 | |
6. | Panasonic GM5 | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 1080/60p | 22.1 | 11.7 | 721 | 66 | |
7. | Panasonic G6 | Four Thirds | 15.9 | 4608 | 3456 | 1080/60p | 21.3 | 11.5 | 639 | 61 | |
8. | Panasonic GM1 | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 1080/60i | 22.3 | 11.7 | 660 | 66 | |
9. | Panasonic GX7 | Four Thirds | 15.8 | 4592 | 3448 | 1080/60p | 22.6 | 12.2 | 718 | 70 | |
10. | Panasonic GF1 | Four Thirds | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 720/30p | 21.2 | 10.3 | 513 | 54 | |
11. | Panasonic GH1 | Four Thirds | 12.0 | 4000 | 3000 | 1080/24p | 21.6 | 11.6 | 772 | 64 | |
Note: DXO values in italics represent estimates based on sensor size and age. |
In the United States, the LX100 was initially launched in September 2014 at a price of $899.
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Camera Model | Panasonic LX100 | |
---|---|---|
Camera Type | Fixed lens compact camera | |
Camera Lens | 24-75mm f/1.7-2.8 | |
Launch Date | September 2014 | |
Launch Price | USD 899 | |
Sensor Specs | ||
Sensor Technology | CMOS | |
Sensor Format | Four Thirds Sensor | |
Sensor Size | 15.7 x 11.8 mm | |
Sensor Area | 185 mm2 | |
Sensor Diagonal | 19.6 mm | |
Crop Factor | 2.2x | |
Sensor Resolution | 12.7 Megapixels | |
Image Resolution | 4 112 x 3 088 pixels | |
Pixel Pitch | 3.82 μm | |
Pixel Density | 6.85 MP/cm2 | |
Moiré control | Anti-Alias filter | |
Movie Capability | 4K/30p Video | |
ISO Setting | 200 - 25 600 ISO | |
ISO Boost | 100 - 25 600 ISO | |
Image Processor | Venus | |
DXO Sensor Quality (score) | 67 | |
DXO Color Depth (bits) | 22.3 | |
DXO Dynamic Range (EV) | 12.5 | |
DXO Low Light (ISO) | 553 | |
Screen Specs | ||
Viewfinder Type | Electronic viewfinder | |
Viewfinder Field of View | 100% | |
Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | |
Viewfinder Resolution | 2764k dots | |
Top-Level Screen | no Top Display | |
LCD Framing | Live View | |
LCD Size | 3.0 inch | |
LCD Resolution | 921k dots | |
LCD Attachment | Fixed screen | |
Touch Input | No touchscreen | |
Shooting Specs | ||
Focus System | Contrast-detect AF | |
Manual Focusing Aid | Focus Peaking | |
Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000s | |
Continuous Shooting | 11 shutter flaps/s | |
Silent Shooting | Electronic Shutter | |
Time Lapse Photography | Intervalometer Built-in | |
Fill Flash | no On-Board Flash | |
Storage Medium | SDXC cards | |
Single or Dual Card Slots | Single card slot | |
UHS card support | UHS-I | |
Connectivity Specs | ||
External Flash | Hotshoe | |
USB Connector | USB 2.0 | |
HDMI Port | micro HDMI | |
Wifi Support | Wifi built-in | |
Near-Field Communication | NFC built-in | |
Body Specs | ||
Battery Type | Panasonic DMW-BLG10 power pack | |
Battery Life (CIPA) | 300 shots per charge | |
Body Dimensions |
115 x 66 x 55 mm (4.5 x 2.6 x 2.2 in) |
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Camera Weight | 393 g (13.9 oz) |
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