Lumix LX100II

This is a huge departure for me as I'm using Fuji-X series camera and lenses and I hope, or trust I'm in the right place here, but has anyone had any experience with the LUMIX LX-100II camera? I mean on paper this little camera ROCKS! Fuji doesn't make anything like this, Zoom lens 1.7-2.8, aperture ring, shutter dial, exp. comp dial. 17MP and it seems pretty well thought out. An EVF. $897 on B&H, is where I saw it. Any thoughts?

They've had multiple generations to perfect the user experience. The multi-format switch is a cool feature and the bodies seem to get better and better, both the Panasonic LX100II and its' better-dressed clone, the Leica D-Lux 7.

dpreview rate it very highly (click on the hyperlink below for more info)

 

I also think Gerald, who posts here often, uses mark I

 

 

2019 Buying Guide: Best pocketable enthusiast cameras

Thanks for the link. I think the differences between the Sony and the LX100II in this review pointed out my priority of image quality of the LX over the Sony. The autofocus nod to the Sony must be nominal and video is not important to me. I appreciate the response. When I discovered the LX100II of what I think I know in a life of Photography, it seems like a lot of bang for the buck and utilizes smart features that are important to the experienced Photographer. I think I'm going to press the button on this. It offers size and features and flexibility not seen in cameras at this price point. The LX100II would be a true backup, alt, or even primary camera to capture a wide variety of conditions on the fly. I'm a little disappointed on the long end of the zooms focal length, at 24-70, but still gets most of the real world situations. I'm also impressed with the lenses speed, again, 1.7 on the short, 2.8 on the long, enough opportunity for selective focus.

My mate Sandy, who has recently acquired one as a gift, rates it very highly

 

He is a very discerning photographer.

 

My thoughts are it really good camera, with a very nice lens.

 

But, I think you might miss those Fuji colours.

Google: "LX100 Dust"

This updated model supposedly corrects the dust-on-sensor issues that plague the original LX100.

I have the old version of LX100 and I like the aperture range of the lens. The F1.7-2.8 can be used for some shallow DOF effect. However, the lens has an ugly flare issue at the slightest direct light that hits the lens. It creates a greenish patch that needs some serious fixing in Photoshop. Also, I think, the colors from auto white balance under daylight have a greenish tinge. I also have the Panasonic FZ1000, whose colors feel more natural to me. Overall I feel, the FZ1000 is a more versatile all purpose camera, due to the extended zoom range. LX100 does have better low light performance due to the larger sensor and it has a more compact size. However, it is not pocketable, and if I have to hang a camera around my neck, I would as well go for the one with a larger zoom range which gives me more options. So, I see that I tend to use the FZ1000 a lot more than the LX100. For low light or night photography, LX100 does work well.

 

Shots from LX100:

 

This shows the effect of shallow DOF

 

 

 

Night photography

 

Those ugly greenish flare patches are a royal PITA. As good as any compact is, it's been years since I wasted any money on one. If I want to go "light" I simply resort to my digital M with two light lens combination of the 35mm f2.4 and 75mm f2.4 Summarits. Adding one more lens, either the 21mm f3.4 or even wider 18mm f3.8 Super Elmar makes for a three lens combination that's plenty light enough, carryable in the smallest of cases I can use to transport other needed "stuff" and capable of the highest quality imaging, including shooting directly into the sun, where often some of the most enjoyable images can be captured.

 

As mentioned by Ludmilla I have been using the LX100 mk1, and found it to be excellent to use. Up till the dust on the sensor appearing which in my naivety I thought was only an interchangeable lens problem. I paid to have it cleaned and all was well again for several months when it happened again :(. It had to go I now have a Fuji X-T20 which I love but I miss the compact size of the LX100, if Greg M is correct about the dust issue having been resolved with the mk II? I would be happy to have one again................GC.

 

That was my thought when I looked int the LX100. Tired fighting sensor spots I believed a permanently attached lens camera would be sealed from dust getting in, but thats not the case. I've come to accept dust spots as just another thing to contend like under/over exposure, out of focus, bad/uninteresting composition and everything else that can ruin 95% of your photographs.

That was my thought when I looked int the LX100. Tired fighting sensor spots I believed a permanently attached lens camera would be sealed from dust getting in, but thats not the case. I've come to accept dust spots as just another thing to contend like under/over exposure, out of focus, bad/uninteresting composition and everything else that can ruin 95% of your photographs.

Hi Sanford, if you had seen the size of the dust spots on my sensor I doubt you would have thought it was something to accept. I do accept the other problems you mentioned I have had a long time to get used to them:)

In the comments section of the ephotozine review, they asked Panasonic and received a response additional gasketing material has been installed into the lens gap to mitigate the dust intrusion issue. 100% fix? Only time will tell.

Thats the problem, I'm only interested in the "just about to be discontinued" models.

Thanks all! It's not that I'm unhappy with Fuji, I was impressed with the size issue and features of the Lumix LX100II, but with further exploration it seems that there are other issues with varying Lumix models, so another Fujinon lens coming up!