Camera unit 26 × 26.5 × 66 mm; body unit 59.5 × 94 × 25 mm
Weight
Approx. 167 g (with battery and card, CIPA)
Panasonic Lumix HX-A100 FAQ
What battery does the Panasonic Lumix HX-A100 use?
Panasonic Lumix HX-A100 uses a built-in battery, so check charging condition carefully before buying used. See the battery guide for charger and spare-battery checks.
What memory card does the Panasonic Lumix HX-A100 take?
Panasonic Lumix HX-A100 uses microSD / microSDHC. The current buyer-facing maximum is Up to 32GB (microSDHC); for older or unusual formats, stay within that limit and avoid oversized cards. See the memory card guide before buying cards for older cameras.
Is the Panasonic Lumix HX-A100 worth buying used?
It can be worth buying if you want a 5.3 MP effective Panasonic digital camera from 2013 with 1/4.1-inch BSI MOS sensor. Check power, lens movement, screen condition, and storage access before paying. Run the used digital camera checklist before buying. For nearby Panasonic options, compare Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS8 (Lumix DMC-TZ18).
How do you transfer photos from the Panasonic Lumix HX-A100?
The simplest transfer path is usually to remove the memory card and use a compatible card reader. If the camera uses internal storage or a rare card format, confirm the cable or reader before buying. The card reader guide and photo transfer guide cover the common options.
Panasonic Lumix HX-A100 is worth judging as its own Panasonic Lumix video / box camera body, not just as a generic old compact. Start with condition, the exact battery/card setup, and whether its look fits what you want to shoot.
What owners like
Panasonic Lumix HX-A100 works best when you want simple snapshots, direct flash, and the relaxed character people look for in older digital compacts rather than a technically perfect modern camera; its 1/4.1-inch BSI MOS sensor and Panasonic 1.68 mm F2.5 ultra-wide fixed lens are the main character of the look.
Common complaints
Check the lens movement, flash, screen, buttons, and card door calmly before relying on it; older compact bodies can need a little patience without being a bad buy.
What to compare
Compare it with Panasonic Lumix DC-BGH1, Panasonic Lumix DC-BS1H, Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10, Panasonic Lumix DMC-F5 to decide whether you want this exact body, a cheaper nearby compact, or a slightly more capable alternative.
