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Panasonic LUMIX G100 4k Mirrorless Camera, Micro Four Thirds with 12-32mm Lens, 5-Axis Hybrid I.S., 4K 24p 30p Video, DC-G100DVK (Black) $624.95
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Panasonic LUMIX G100 4k Mirrorless Camera [amazon.com], Lightweight Camera for Photo and Video, Built-in Microphone, Micro Four Thirds with 12-32mm Lens, 5-Axis Hybrid I.S., 4K 24p 30p Video, DC-G100DVK (Black) $624.95
Panasonic LUMIX G100 4k Mirrorless Camera [amazon.com] for Photo and Video, Built-in Microphone with Tracking, Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens System, 12-32mm Lens, 5-Axis Hybrid I.S., DC-G100DKK (Black) $597.99
Panasonic LUMIX G100 4k Mirrorless Camera [amazon.com] for Photo and Video, Built-in Microphone with Tracking, Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens System, 12-32mm Lens, 5-Axis Hybrid I.S., DC-G100DKK (Black) $597.99
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Panasonic LUMIX G100 4k Mirrorless Camera [amazon.com], Lightweight Camera for Photo and Video, Built-in Microphone, Micro Four Thirds with 12-32mm Lens, 5-Axis Hybrid I.S., 4K 24p 30p Video, DC-G100DVK (Black) $624.95
Panasonic LUMIX G100 4k Mirrorless Camera [amazon.com] for Photo and Video, Built-in Microphone with Tracking, Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens System, 12-32mm Lens, 5-Axis Hybrid I.S., DC-G100DKK (Black) $597.99
Panasonic LUMIX G100 4k Mirrorless Camera [amazon.com] for Photo and Video, Built-in Microphone with Tracking, Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens System, 12-32mm Lens, 5-Axis Hybrid I.S., DC-G100DKK (Black) $597.99
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If you want good video without a gimbal, then you should be looking at the gh5, gh6, gh7 etc.
The Insta360 action cams have great low light and will do 4k60. For GPS, you'll need to use their separate GPS Action remote. That's probably your best bet.
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The Insta360 action cams have great low light and will do 4k60. For GPS, you'll need to use their separate GPS Action remote. That's probably your best bet.
https://cameradecision.
If you want good low light performance you may have to go full frame as the Lumix cameras mentioned have smaller sensors (micro 4/3rd) but the tradeoff is they are light and portable.
If you want good low light performance you may have to go full frame as the Lumix cameras mentioned have smaller sensors (micro 4/3rd) but the tradeoff is they are light and portable.
Really it's this entire series G7, G85, G95, G97 and older models that for whatever reason seem to just not have as much demand on the used market as other micro 4/3 bodies despite being very good cameras. The downside with these and most Panasonic micro 4/3 bodies though is the lack of phase detect autofocus, so you really need to stick to manual focus while shooting video.
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For folks considering this camera, you must understand that this does not have image stabilization. This isn't showstopper, you just have to understand how to compensate for it. How do you accomplish that? Be prepared to bump up your ISO more than you otherwise would (I prefer to keep it under 3200 for this sensor) and shoot at a faster shutter speed. Pay attention to light levels, have a faster lens in your kit or one with optical stabilization.
This means you'll want to budget for a lens or two while bearing in mind that we want to minimize redundancy with your flagship cell phone camera.
To avoid redundancy with your flagship phone camera, pair it with something like a Sigma 30mm f/1.4 prime or an affordable telephoto like the Panasonic 14-140mm II with optical stabilization. Both lenses can be found on ebay in the $200-$300 range with some patience. I know someone will roll their eyes about the 30mm and cell phone redundancy but it's a good focal length for people to start on and they'll enjoy the bokeh.
It makes for a very very compact travel camera setup and will produce better results than your phone camera if you invest some time in technique.
I usually use this body as my backup to have a niche lens like the Olympus 8mm f/1.8 or a tilt lens more or less permanently mounted on it during the outing. If I do take my G100 as a main travel kit, it's usually paired with the Panasonic 14-140mm II and a Sigma 17mm f/1.4. The zoom is used for walking around town and the 17mm is used for indoor/evening/landscape duty.
It's the G95/G97 that has the newer sensor that the G100 has. The G85 sensor is older than the one in the G100. G85 is one of the best deals in micro four thirds though as many of the other micro 4/3 models have risen in price over the last couple year but the G85 used price is still pretty good imo. However, the G95 has also come down enough in price that I'd kind of lean towards that unless you find the G85 significantly cheaper.
Really it's this entire series G7, G85, G95, G97 and older models that for whatever reason seem to just not have as much demand on the used market as other micro 4/3 bodies despite being very good cameras. The downside with these and most Panasonic micro 4/3 bodies though is the lack of phase detect autofocus, so you really need to stick to manual focus while shooting video.
1. You can get it second hand for some $300-$350.
2.This camera has a limit on video recording of 10min for 4K and 30 minutes for full HD. So unless you make short videos or photo only, this is not a real "hybrid camera" (photo+video.
3.For photos, this is a great camera and micro four thirds lenses are lightweight and affordable!
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