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Reviewed:
Jul 2010
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Panasonic's replacement for its original DMC-G1 that kick-started the compact interchangeble lens sector. It retains the same 12.1MP Live MOS sensor but gains an updated Venus Engine HD II processor capable of 720i60 (50 in PAL countries) video recording in the AVCHD Lite format. It also gains greater external control of AF modes, a dedicated button for jumping straight to the iAuto point-and-shoot mode and well-implemented touch-screen controls. Its high-res viewfinder makes the G2 a compelling alternative to an entry-level DSLR.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Sample gallery | Forum |
| Announced: | Mar 7, 2010 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4000 x 3000 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 4000 x 3000,4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 12.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 13.1 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | ? |
| White balance presets | 5 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (2) | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Lens mount | Micro 4/3 Lens Mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 460,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.1× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 11 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (3.2, 2.6 or 2 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±3 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini HDMI Type C) | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional DMW-RSL1) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 428 g (0.94 lb / 15.10 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 124 x 84 x 74 mm (4.88 x 3.31 x 2.91") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | No | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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