Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2


Lumix DMC-G2
at a glance
4000 x 3000



3.0" lcd viewer

SD, SDHC, SDXC

li ion rechargeable

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review summary


camera date	Mar 10
pixels / class	13.1M	SLR-like digital camera

overall rating		13 reviews
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 specifications

lens / zoom	micro four thirds mount, digital zoom 4x
focus / macro	auto \| manual
metering mode	intelligent multi-pattern, center weighted, spot
aperture	auto \| manual
white balance	auto, 5 presets, 2 custom, color temp.
shutter	auto \| manual / 60s - 1/4000s, B
exposure	+/- 3EV in 1/3EV steps
flash / mode	hot shoe, pop up - 7 modes; GN11 (m, iso 100)
viewfinder	electronic (1.4 million dots)
iso ratings	100 - 6400 in 1EV steps
image size	4000x3000, 2816x2112, 2048x1536 / (3:2) 4000x2672, 2816x1880, 2048x1360 / (16:9) 4000x2248, 2816x1584, 1920x1080
image format	jpeg (exif 2.21), raw
image compr.	fine, standard
lag/cycle times
remote control	self timer 2s, 10s
video options	Qt m jpeg \| AVCHD Lite, with sound - 1280x720 (25/30fps); 848x480, 640x480, 320x240 (30fps)
audio options	stereo
connectivity	usb 2.0 HS; video (NTSC/PAL); HDMI; external microphone
storage	SD, SDHC, SDXC
platform
extra features	sensor size 17.3mm x 13.0mm focal lenght factor 2.0 live view face detection mechanical sensor dedusting sensor shift image stabilization PictBridge compliant


Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 links


Reviews for shutterbugs and professionals
20Jan11	Panasonic Lumix G2 review at Quesabesde (es)
31Aug10	Panasonic DMC-G2 review at DigitalCameraInfo
12Jul10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review at dpreview
08Jul10	Panasonic Lumix G2 review at PhotographyBLOG
29Jun10	Panasonic Lumix G2 review at digitalkamera (de)
22Jun10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review at dkamera (de)
18Jun10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 at DigitalCameraReview
09Jun10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review at PhotoReview
04Jun10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review at TechRadar
01Jun10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review at PhotoRadar
17May10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review at TrustedReviews
07May10	Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review at DCResource
05May10	Panasonic DMC-G2 review at Imaging-resource

News, guides, hints & tips
07Mar10	Panasonic DMC-G2 announcement information
Forum discussions
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 announcement clippings

The DMC-G2 features a touch-screen operation with 3.0-inch free-angle LCD featuring Full-time Live View and high-speed Contrast AF System. While shooting, auto focus can be set at the desired part of the frame by simply touching the subject to activate the AF in both photo and movie recording. In manual operation, aperture and shutter speed can be set to the desired value by moving the slider. While playing back, you can quickly select an image to view by scrolling images. The DMC-G2 has a 1,440,000-dot equivalent LVF (Live View Finder), too.

The 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor is advantageous for photo and movie recording with its high S/N, thanks to a circuit structure that is unaffected by the noise generated in each of the circuits. The Intelligent Resolution Technology, incorporated in the Venus Engine HD II, determines the subject's contours and color edges, and emphasizes them during image processing. This lets you capture stunning images with details. The Dust Reduction System helps maintain image quality by placing a Supersonic Wave Filter in front of the sensor.

The DMC-G2 can record HD movie of 720P in AVCHD Lite with high sound quality of Dolby Digital Creator. Just press the Motion Picture Button, and shooting begins. The iA Mode can also be activated in movie recording. Still image recording is available during movie recording and can cut out a still image after shooting thanks to the Intelligent Resolution technology.