The ultimate button guide to The Panasonic Lumix LX100 mark II

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 Mark II is a compact camera with impressive features and a classic, analog-inspired design. Its array of external buttons and dials offers a tactile shooting experience that photographers love. If you’re new to the LX100 Mark II or want a refresher on what all the buttons do, this guide will walk you through each one.

Panasonic Lumix LX100 mark II

So you recently got the Panasonic Lumix LX100 mark II, congratulations, I absolutely love this camera!

But I also know how hard and intimidating it can be when you first get your camera. There are countless of buttons and symbols on it that all mean different things.

Therefore I have created the this ultimate guide that explains what all the buttons do!

For all visual learners out there!

You might find it easier to understand by watching it as a video instead 🙂

Let’s start from the top

Shutter Button
Located in the center of the zoom lever. Half-press to focus and full-press to take a picture.
Zoom Lever
Encircles the shutter button. Push to the right (T) to zoom in and left (W) to zoom out.
Exposure Compensation Dial
Adjusts exposure compensation in precise steps, letting you brighten or darken your shots.
On/Off Switch
A straightforward toggle to power the camera on or off.
[iA] Button
Activates Intelligent Auto mode for fully automatic shooting with optimized settings.
Shutter Speed Dial
Adjusts shutter speed. Set to “A” for automatic shutter speed control.
[Fn1] Button
Customisable button.
HotShoe mount
Where you can attach an external flash and other accessories.

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 mark II Rear Panel

[LVF] (Live View Finder) Button
Switches between the electronic viewfinder and rear LCD screen.
Diopter Adjustment Dial
Beside the viewfinder, it allows customization of the EVF focus for your eyesight.
[AF/AE LOCK] Button
Locks autofocus or auto-exposure when held down, depending on configuration.
Control Dial
Rotate to adjust settings such as shutter speed, aperture, or ISO depending on the mode.
Cursor Buttons
Provides direct access to settings:
- Up: ISO sensitivity
- Right: White Balance
- Down: Drive mode
- Left: Autofocus Mode
[MENU/SET] Button
Confirms selections or opens the main menu.
[Q.MENU] Button ([Fn2])
Provides quick access to frequently used settings.
[DISP.] Button
Cycles through different information displays on the screen or EVF.
Playback Button
Switches to image and video review mode.
Delete Button ([Fn3])
Deletes images during playback or cancels actions. Customisable button.
[Fn1] Button
Customisable button.
Motion Picture Button
Starts and stops video recording.
[Fn4] Button
Customisable button.
[Fn5] Button
Customisable button.

Lens Area

Aperture Ring
A tactile ring around the lens to control aperture settings.
Focus Ring
Allows manual focus adjustment when in MF mode.
Focus Selector Switch
Located near the lens barrel, toggles between AF, Macro, and MF modes.
Aspect Ratio Selector Switch
Toggle between aspect ratios: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, and 1:1.

My favourite camera

The Panasonic Lumix LX100 mark II has recently been my favourite camera. There is something special with its analog inspired design, limitations and quality that has made it the camera I decide to pick up when I am going away.

It is hard to describe what it is about it but in this video I try to put my words on it!