Panasonic Lumix G110: All-rounder camera suitable for vlogging
24.6.2020
Translation: machine translated
The lightweight and compact Panasonic Lumix G110 is designed as an all-rounder: it should be able to handle photos, vlogging and other videos in equal measure.
The Panasonic Lumix G110 has a compact body. The dimensions of 11.5×8.3×5.4 cm are reminiscent of a compact camera; nevertheless, the camera has a viewfinder, a front rotating ring, an accessory shoe, a flash and a bulge for a better grip.
345 grams is very light for a system camera. The kit lens also weighs only 70 grams. By comparison, the Panasonic GH5s weighs 580 grams even without the lens. If you're filming yourself with your arm outstretched, this can be a significant weight.
The sensor in micro four-thirds format offers 20 megapixels. The ISO sensitivity goes up to 25,600 and the continuous shooting speed is 10 photos per second - with tracking autofocus.
Strong video functions
The Panasonic G110 has a screen that can be folded out 180 degrees to the side. Unlike screens that fold up or down, you can still see yourself on it even when the camera is on a tripod and has accessories mounted.
Videos can be recorded in 4K and 30 fps or Full HD and 60 fps. Slow-motion and time-lapse recordings are also possible. Video producers who would like to do the colour grading themselves have V-Log L at their disposal.
Panasonic claims that the autofocus recognises faces and eyes quickly and reliably, which is a must for vlogging. There is also a special "video selfie mode". This not only tracks people via video, but also via audio.
As a gimmick for social media, the camera can save videos in portrait mode out of the box. In addition, all common social media page formats can be displayed as a frame.
Sound recording with person tracking
The "Ozo Audio" technology directs the recording specifically to the desired sound source in order to minimise distracting ambient noise. This involves a type of audio tracking: the system tracks the voice of a recognised person, for example, and automatically switches to the most suitable audio mode for the situation in question. You can also manually specify whether the desired sound comes from the front, from behind or from anywhere.
Although there are three internal microphones for recording, the Ozo technology should also work with an external microphone. The camera has a 3.5 mm audio input, but no headphone output.
Kit variants
The lens that Panasonic bundles with the camera in the kit has a focal length of 12-32 mm. This corresponds to an image section of 24-64 mm in full format. For people like Jared Polin, whose hairstyle is about a metre wide, there is suitable lenses with shorter initial focal lengths.
A hand grip is indispensable for vlogging. The DMW-SHGR1 grip is available together with the same lens in an extended kit.
Both variants are expected to be available in Switzerland from mid-July. We are working on getting the products in Germany. <p
David Lee
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David.Lee@digitecgalaxus.chMy interest in IT and writing landed me in tech journalism early on (2000). I want to know how we can use technology without being used. Outside of the office, I’m a keen musician who makes up for lacking talent with excessive enthusiasm.
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