Man, together with the news of Olympus' camera division being sold, it's not a good day for MFT users regarding promising, innovative developments coming their way.

No IBIS, no USB-C no Phase Detect AF. Cameras like this are the reason, why the market is declining. Repurposed internals that are from the 2014-2016 era are not making me want to buy stuff. If camera makers want to earn money with sales, they need to actually release new and exciting stuff. The times of intentionally crippling cameras is over. Because people are no longer "buying your stuff anyway" - Hint: They arent.

Guys, it’s always nice to see the two of you reviewing a piece of kit, but I especially enjoyed this one. Claudia & I miss you both.

I find the G100 perfect for vlogging and walking around. You pointed out the issues with shooting 4K with the G100. However, I mostly prefer shooting in 1080P for vlogging and everyday photography, and I love the M43 format. As a retiree, I appreciate the size and price advantage of M43. I own Lumix g7 and G9 camera bodies, and have a nice collection of reasonably priced, small, M43 lenses. All of them work nicely on the G100. Of course, I'm delighted that the controls on the G100 are conveniently located similarly to my G9. The biggest difference between my go to G9 camera and the G100 is the size. That G100 is tiny. With IBIS lenses, and the light camera body, camera shake is less than you might expect. Very happy to add this camera to my M43 collection.

Terrible AF and no IBIS - yeah, vloggers dream.

5:58 the autofocus is a desaster!

I'm embarrassed to be a part of the Panasonic family right now.

This camera has way more crop than an entire cornfield

Practically useless for its intended purpose without IBIS. Why leave out the one feature that they do better than Sony and Canon?

Seems like a half-baked attempt at keeping up with other vlogging setups. I feel like Panasonic excels at professional video cameras and this just seems like a bad attempt at carving out a piece of the vlog market. A used G85 would be better, have more features, and be cheaper.

I'm not a walk and talk vlogger, so I'm not that concerned about IS. But I've been looking for a new small camera like my trusty Lumix GM5, which is pretty much worn out. So perhaps I'm the audience for this. I already have a G9 which I love, but I need a new "take everywhere" stills and video camera. The slow mo, the flippy screen and decent mic are sweet upgrades to the GM5. Sign me up!

stabilisation is a problem, 4k recording is a problem, battery is a problem, focus hunt is a problem, video record limit is a problem. unfortunately another dead duck in the market(((

Most of the reviews of this camera are strongly focused on video because it was advertised as vlogging camera. However, I like how small it is and it felt well build when I had it in hand. I would really appreciate a review focused more on photography side. It could be perfect camera for travelling to make stills and occasionally some short videos. Or what you would choose as a small camera for travelling under 1000 with possibility to change lenses?

No IBIS!? What went on in that board meeting?

This camera has zero vlogging features...

Can't wait to see the Camera Conspiracies boardroom meeting for whoever came up with this camera. In all seriousness, this camera will not be first, second or even third choice as a vlogging camera for most. Not having IBIS and the 4K crop just cripple this camera. I though the CAF in 1080 was good but in 4K it struggled. Given the current photography climate Panasonic really missed what their target market are looking for. They would have been developing this camera for at least a year, if not, more and I am sure their Lumix ambassadors would have provided feedback, looks like the development team disregarded all the input.

nah.... and I am someone that owns 3 Panasonic cameras......including the G9. Who is this camera for? No one.... it will collect dust in the show room. If I owned a camera store, I wouldn't even invest in bringing one in....

A new feature no one was asking for and stubbornly refusing to budge on the one that people actually care about - pdaf. All I want is a g85 with decent af (and maybe10 bit). Kasey's next video is gonna be brutal!

Man... I got so excited until you said no IBIS. Now its meh... Looks like they repositioned the evf of the gx85, removed IBIS and kept the terrible continuous AF and given it an articulated screen. What a waste. They couldve updated the gx9 to be more vlog centric and fix the autofocus and it wouldve been game over for sony zv1

As a Still Photographic Camera, my wife loves the G100...It is compact, easy to use, and great for traveling.....Or street photography for example!!

panasonic with no IBIS really?

No IBIS, no USB-C no Phase Detect AF. I turn off video after less than 1 minute. WTH Panasonic?!

2020 and no usb c? Sigh.

This to me is just the spiritual successor to the gm5. I was able to find one for around 150 dollars nearly brand new and for the price it is difficult to beat for sure.

Jordan: great new haircut :)

Hey guys, thanks for the video. Honestly speaking, you helped me know which camera not yo buy for vlogging! The camera kept your faces out of focus for most of the recording. As for photography use, the fact that it doesn't have a back button focus is definitely a deal breaker for me. Thank you!

I know, I know, everyone's complaining about the stabilization. But if I ONLY want to do sit-down videos and take pics, would this still be a good choice? 🥺

It tragic to hear the Olympus news today. I bought an E-M1 Mark III for hiking, (I upgraded from the E-M5 Mark III as the base plate is questionable). Having used a GH5 previously I think the E-M1 Mk 3 is a brilliant camera for vlogging. No-one apart from Camera Conspiracies is talking about it. IBIS, autofocus, dust proof, decent battery, USBc charging, not too heavy. Pair it with the Oly 9-18 and you've got a great set up. It is such a shame they are selling it off as in my opinion it is the best vlogging camera out there at the moment. Stay cool.

Thank you for this review (it's 2022 now 😝) as I'm considering picking up a used G100. Did you guys ever try it again after the firmware updates? I see in other reviews that the face AF works really well. I love the old GM1 and have taken amazing photos with it so I'm imagining that this G100 is a successor to that GM line. So maybe it's not a vlogging camera but a hybrid camera for daily use? Maybe Panasonic marketed this camera wrongly? Anyways, thank you guys for all of your hard work ❤️

The Hero 8 had insane stabilization, you can literally sprint and selfie shoot at the same time, solid as a rock. This footage of course had better quality and auto but the shake is a deal breaker for many I'm sure.

The decision to take IBIS out is so baffling that I actually couldn't believe it was true when I first heard it. I refused to believe Panasonic would do something so stupid because that makes it borderline useless for the purpose they're marketing it for. And that audio thing is a pointless gimmick because anyone who takes audio seriously is going to be using an external microphone anyway, so it's just wasted resources. If they took the IBIS out to make room for that stupid audio thing while keeping the price down, it was a frankly idiotic tradeoff. And that crop in 4K is inexcusable. It's not 2014 anymore. If they seriously couldn't come up with a processor that could downsample from the full width of the sensor, then they should have put in a lower resolution sensor. It's a video-centric camera, so they could have sacrificed stills resolution for the sake of non-cropped 4K. And that autofocus is a joke. It struggles to track a human head even when it's centered and taking up the entire middle third of the frame in bright sunlight.

Could this be his perfect caaaameraaaaa? Nah.

You guys are the best when it comes to camera reviews! Anytime I'm after a new camera, I look for you guys and I'm looking for a new one now 🙂

So basically this is a ceap and bad mft alternative to the olympus em5 mark 3 but with better microphones (no ibis / no pdaf / no headphone / no usb c)

Micro-usb in 2020? No phase detect AF in 2020? No ibis in 2020? Crop in 4K in 2020

Please Chris don't stop making I think you and Jordan are great for the company continue making videos on cameras I really enjoy you immensely my friend 🌞🌞🌞

Guys wait, i think we are looking at this camera wrong. This a USD700.00 camera with a great 20mp censor for photography along with a great EVF to along with that. Forget 4k, it has gorgeous panasonic 1080p video shooting up to 120 fps with the option of using VLOG. I know the camera is missing IBIS and the 4k crop makes it unusable but considering the features I just mentioned I cant think of a better value camera in MFT or in any other system. I am open to your thoughts....

Strange. I just watched Kai W's review and his internal audio capture was a thousand times better than what I heard here. Not that tinny, either. I don't know if he changed any settings. But, the difference between the two reviews is night and day. There were a few times where you stood several feet away from the camera, and from what I've seen of vlogging that's not that common. Given that this is still a pre-release version of the G100, and the difference between yours and Kai's review, I am still on the fence.

The g7 is currently 450 and seems like a better choice so I think they need to go back to the drawing board. With Olympus signing off I wonder if MFT survives.

best part of the video 6:14

Damn, from 7:45 on, Jordan is just sitting there and the AF is flipping the f out.

I have zero interest in Vlogging. I bought this as a lightweight, travel camera to use with my Oly 45mm and Lumix 20mm. Love the fully articulated screen and overall beautiful design.

as usual love this review, will surely get 1

I started laughing LOL at the 4:00 mark when you showed the footage. No IBIS hahahahahaha really?

Have to say DPReview missed the mark on the G100. Who's the audience? M43 users who want a compact hybrid. I have a GX9 with a solid range of Lumix-Leica primes -- this is a substantial upgrade in the same sized package and much better tech -- plus, a flip-out screen, mic port and better video features. It also beats the Sony ZV-1 IMO -- infinite lens options, UHS-1 card, bigger sensor, built-in flash, better viewfinder, better LCD, better ISO, 4K mode, a whole stack of photo features, etc., etc. Yet, another underrated Panasonic camera.

How was this a good idea to produce?(the camera) - The show was excellent as always!

Panasonic doesn't really expect you to use autofocus in video. That's my experience. Should've taken out the evf and put ibis in.

No IBIS; end of discussion.

During lockdown i blew the dust off my hacked (TEN YEARS OLD!) GH2 and fell in love again. With the stabilized pancake PZ 14-42mm lens and the little Rode microphone i suggest the GH2 is a better VLogging camera than this one....

Two thumbs up on Jordan’s new haircut!

Looking at this as the low end G-Camera or as a successor to the GM5 this camera has a lot of nice things. Better viewfinder, better flippyfloppy screen, 20 mpix, 4K photo modes... etc. People have complained about the price of the GM5 as well. I got mine for 320 Euro. Btw: Does vlogging really mean you are not allowed to put the camera any further away from your face than the length of your arm? What happens if you do so? Are you going to be shot by the big Yutuboo? Thx for making the vid.

This camera was clearly designed by one of the Panasonic interns. Oh that AF!!! As a Gh5 owner, I'm now seriously nervous about the upcoming GH6! 😭

Does the remote control tripod work with other Panasonic cameras/camcorders with USB port?

Micro 4/3 vlog camera is EM5 III

Wow horrific camera - focus missing, audio not that great (interesting idea), mass crop with 4K, stabilisation really poor. Rather get an Olympus ;-)

this is DOA. Signed: a rather Pana fan. However, I would like to see the audio tech used in newer cameras for casual use

Why camera companies keep on doing this? It can't be that hard to pick a gx85, put a flipscreen and a mic jack on it, upgrade the mics and, for god's sake, phase detection af on it! That would be the perfect interchangable lens camera for convinience!

Thank heaven, there will be fewer vloggers. Ugh, Jordan, you're right.

The key defense of MFT remains stabilization... Serious marketing department reorg is needed at Panasonic. G90 with better autofocus (phase detect, continuous) and no crop would have been such a success for vlogging...

Over the last year I have been thinking about what I think should be recognized as one of the important emerging markets for video-capable ILC cameras: The "Cine - Student" market. If you are going to make cinema the focus of your future, what is your best option? I would say that as of "yesterday" it was CLEARLY either a Panasonic G7 or a GH4 with V-LogL upgrade. Either has the controls needed to cover what a student will need to for "projects and assignments" (all the major controls that a cinema course will likely cover, and operating in ways that reflect the way the course could be laid out), and can give "Pro-quality" results up to UHD for a portfolio. I think the G100 is clearly aimed at replacing the G7 and maintaining a leadership position in this market. How important is this market? One thing I have realized is that "you can't really do much in video on your own". Still photography can be done by a solo photographer. Realistically, there is not much you can do that way in cinema. You TWO are an example of that. So are the Northrups. Most of the other successful photo channels also work with two or more people. So how do you hook up with other people you will want to work with? Mainly in school. That is where you will be able to see who is worth working with. So "cine-school" is the future and the cameras that dominate there will win the future, and yes, I think that this is where the G-100 can shine.

Nice haircut Jordan, suits you well.

Wow, that in-camera audio sounds great!

Great screen and evf so you are aware that footage is bad already during recording. Interesting idea/priorities.

If I squint a little, I can see Canon m50 written on it......like, what is this supposed to be?

🙋🏻‍♀️ Help! I put the camera on a tripod and I was doing talking head. But the image is moving! Like being handheld. Why? I am a Canon DSLR user, so I am really confused. Is it some kind of image stabilization? Or is it “destabilization”? Because the image is moving (following me) while the camera is not.

The vlogging camera that turned out de be, just a nice budget photo camera.

Why they didn't Bluetooth audio monitoring?

I got the Sony ZV1 based on this review and I made a mistake. My Pany G-85 produces better video, besides the focus there is nothing better about the Sony camera vs the G100. So I'm really interested in trying the G100 camera out and hoping that it can replace my G85. My G9s video is not that much better either than the G85s and I heard from other reviewers that this camara, G100, produces video similar in quality as the GH5.

Great review and very helpful to see and hear. Hopefully Panasonic will pick up on a couple of points you made as some of them are firmware fixable.

It's a pity to have presented the G100 for only a V logging camera. It can take great pictures with prime lens like the 15mm, 20mm, or 42.5mm, it has the same sensor that the G9. You can keep it in your pocket. I wish I could find one in France at a decent price to use it with my small lenses and keep zooms on my G90.

G9 is great but size matters as does quick slo-motion access

i want to know whats in your hand? i mean camera trypod or whats the name of this and where i buy ?

Is it just me or like 75% of all the footage is not in focus

Another brilliant review by Chris and Jordan! One question....rather than adding a headphone jack....why wouldn’t you add Bluetooth pairing for wireless earphones / headphones? Is it because of possible battery drain?

What an honest and devastating review! Bravo!

Panasonic seems really confused these days, especially on a conceptual level. Their last good camera was probably the G9? I moved over to Fuji and haven’t looked back, but am pretty surprised to see a lot of the same issues still there wrapped in a different package. Having said that I’ve always liked the super natural look of their image and the color science; it’s not film-like but there’s a “being there” sort of feel to it.

thanks for the review; it saved me the headache...i am now leaning towards the Z-V1.

As always, appreciate the quality reviews

Does the surround audio records all mics separately? It uses beamforming so it doesn't exactly chooses the mic but processes all the inputs from all the mics - and that could be done in post.

Hi there I d like buy a camera to shot video for remodeling houses. I don’t have time or opportunities to repeat the shot. Probably no perfect light, just some job site lights. Which one do you suggest me that cost 1000 or less? Thx

I opted for the Sony after watching the G100 pre-release reviews ... I can't figure why they made this camera ... what market is it for?

Thank you for your video. As a content producer, I'm always looking for that piece of kit that makes my job more efficient. I was hopeful that with the interchangeable lenses Panasonic may be on to something. Thanks to your video, I know that I'll stick to my 3 ZV1s that I'm currently using. I have a host of other gear, but the ZV1 is set it and forget it easy and the autofocus has been exceptional. Thanks again! Rick

1:26 O M G !!! Is that micro-usb? Does Panasonic know that there's a new USB-C that came out just 6 years ago? someone send them a memo!

Looking good, Jordan! :)

I just don't understand why these camera companies keep coming out with "vlogging" cameras without IBIS. Vloggers are going to be walking around with this thing! It needs stabilization! While this and the Sony look pretty neat, without IBIS, it will probably be a hard pass for most including me. I'll stick to my Osmo Action or Osmo Pocket for now. Great review guys!

No IBIS seems like a huge drawback for vlogging, but is the 4K crop really a problem? Is there any reason to shoot 4K for vlogging?

Thx for the informative review once again. Like many others, I'm a big fan. I don't understand why the camera manufacturers still can't seem to provide decent ibis or good image stabilizer for their cameras. I have been using my osmo pocket, osmo action and gopro hero 8 for vlogging most of the time and love the results coming out of those tiny equipments. The only downside is the low light performance due to the small sensor.

The same day Olympus gives up on camera, we got a small Panasonic with mic jack and no IBIS then I hear the word "NOKIA"...

How is this Canada with the 12-32mm for Photographie

7:34 "there's no way to monitor audio" There are adapters that split the audio out of an HDMI port so you could monitor it that way if the HDMI output is active while recording. I have some adapters that I use for exactly that purpose with other cameras.

Mozzies or flys Chris? Great video,

Regarding rolling shutter, how bad is it on this camera?

Panasonic's product vid on this says it has "hybrid stabilization"

Do they really think any vlogger would get this over a ZV-1 or a Canon M50 lmao

Concerns about the lack of IBIS and autofocus aside, does anyone really NEED to vlog in 4K? Does it make much of a difference in your final image? I don't think so. Plus, it requires a beefier computer to edit it and higher-capacity drives to store it. That's not to say 4K doesn't have its place. I'm just not sure it makes sense for vloggers.

Thanks for info

Great review guys!

Thank you Chris and Jordan for excellent review, as always. The autofocus on video is really bad. I see that without stablized lens, image stablization is bad, too. I guess I won't be expecting stabized video with Leica Summilux 15mm or Laowa 7.5mm, which I've already own. Size is also bigger than ZV-1. Image looks sharper on smaller sensor ZV-1. Slower speed lens kit (is this why there is no buit in ND filter?) then ZV-1. I 'm Panasonic /Nikon fanboy, but went with ZV-1 (I really don't have favor for Sony products since all of their procut I own went bad right after warranty expired - from radio boom box, origianl walkman, ps2, ps3, to a high end camcorder). Oh, well...

Jordan why didnt u try it with venerable Panasonic 7-14/4 lens? It is cheaper, smaller, has image stabilization, and is pretty sharp?

I love to capture camping view and landscape for youtube suggest me which one is great zv 1 vs g100