Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX100 II

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II review so far

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 II is a high-end compact aimed at enthusiasts. It inherits the controls, viewfinder, multi-aspect ratios and 24-75mm f1.7-2.8 lens of the original Mark I but upgrades the resolution, adds a touchscreen, Bluetooth and the latest 4K Photo modes, monochrome picture styles and...

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II review

It's fair to say that the Panasonic Lumix LX100 II is more of a incremental update than a massive overhaul, hence why Panasonic probably felt it merited a 'Mark II' designation (a first for a Lumix camera) rather than a whole new model name (many people were expecting the Lumix LX200).

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II

Announced on 22 August, Panasonic's new Lumix LX100 II camera is the seventh generation model in the popular LX high-end compact camera series. It retains some of the features of the previous model, including the 4/3-inch (17.3 x 13.0 mm) MOS sensor and Leica DC Vario-Summilux 10.9-34mm f/1.7-2.8...

Panasonic LX100 II Review

While it's an improvement on the much-revered LX100, the Mark II version falls just short of full marks by not including a tilting screen.

Panasonic Lumix LX100 II review

Panasonic has upgraded one of our favourite compact cameras, but does it offer enough to stand above all the sm...

Panasonic Lumix LX100 Mark II review: High-end highs and lows

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 Mark II is a tale of two halves: it's a soft update to what is ultimately a belting high-end compact camera. By which we mean we love it, but its improvements are fairly subtle – especially considering the four year turnaround period since the original model.

Panasonic DC-LX100 II Review

The LX100 II is a small, engaging enthusiast compact. Its bright 24-75mm equivalent lens and multi-aspect design make it highly flexible. Only the cropped video and slightly basic viewfinder stop this lightly-refreshed camera reasserting itself as a clear leader in this class.

Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II Review

The Panasonic Lumix DC-LX100 II has a better image sensor than the original, but we would have liked to see more upgrades for the price. It's been about four years since Panasonic tipped the LX100, a point-and-shoot camera with a Micro Four Thirds image sensor and a bright, fixed zoom lens. In that time we've seen a surge in the number of competitors with physically smaller, but higher resolution image sensors, most notably the Sony RX100 and Canon G series. The Lumix DC-LX100 II ($999) doesn't make a lot of changes on the outside—the lens and controls are the same as the first version. But its image sensor ups resolution from 12MP to 17MP, putting it more in line with the competition. Other aspects of the camera seem dated now, especially its field-sequential EVF and fixed LCD. It's a good choice for enthusiasts who want a compact camera with physical controls, but consumers in search of a high-quality compact will be better served by the Sony RX100 III or Canon PowerShot G7 X Mark II. Emphasis on Physical Controls The LX100 II looks just like its predecessor. Available only in black, it measures 2.6 by 4.5 by 2.2...