Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

The world's smallest and lightest* system camera, the remarkable LUMIX G2 lets you capture exquisite images in all kinds of shooting situations. You can adjust many of the settings by simply touching the LCD so you'll be ready to shoot in an instant. And with Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, you'll get great shots every time. With the LUMIX G2 you can capture high-quality HD movies, too. Beautiful shots, easy-touch operation. With the Panasonic LUMIX G2, a world of inspiring images is right at your fingertips.*For an interchangeable lens system camera with movable LCD as of March 7, 2010.Just Touch the Screen to ShootThe DMC-G2 is the world's first* system camera with touch-control shooting. Just touch the LCD to indicate the subject and the DMC-G2 focuses on it instantly. Choose from four auto focus (AF) modes to match the conditions. You can also operate the auto focus and shutter release at the same time with just a touch, for a completely new way to shoot. Touch the screen, and the DMC-G2 locks on and automatically 'tracks' the subject as it moves, adjusting the focus settings for best results. In Intelligent Auto (iA) mode, simply touch the subject on the LCD and the DMC-G2 automatically selects the optimal scene mode. When you're in manual focus mode, touch an image on the LCD and the DMC-G2 shows you a blown-up view of that image instantly. This makes it easier to check that you've got a sharp focus.*For an interchangeable lens system camera as of March 7, 2010.Double Live View for Easy, Accurate ShootingFull-Time Live View works with both the LCD and the Live View Finder. This means that, no matter which way you shoot, you see - before you shoot - how adjusting the exposure compensation, white balance, aperture and even the shutter speed will affect the image. On the G2, both the LCD and the Live View Finder boast true Full-Time Live View capability. The Live View Finder has large, approximately 1.4x (0.7x*) magnification and an approximate 100% field of view. This combines with 1,440,000-dot equivalent resolution to make it easy to get the exact image that you see through the lens. *35mm camera equivalent3.0 Inch Free-Angle LCD with High 460,000-Dot ResolutionThe large 3.0-inch LCD rotates 180ø horizontally and 270ø vertically, making it easy for you to capture dynamic shots from extreme angles without getting into an awkward position. And when the lighting around you changes, the LCD backlighting level automatically changes too, so you get comfortable, easy-on-the eyes viewing at all times.My Colour Mode: For More Creative ShootingWith both photos and HD movies, My Colour Mode makes it easy to capture creative images. Just aim the camera and select any of seven preset effects, including Silhouette, Expressive, Pure and others, while checking the image in Live View. The Custom setting lets you adjust the colour, brightness and saturation to your liking, to further expand your creative palette.12.1 Megapixel Live MOS Sensor&Intelligent Resolution TechnologyThe 4/3-type 12.1 Megapixel Live MOS sensor is advantageous for both 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 colour edges, and emphasises 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.AVCHD Lite HD Video Recording (with Intelligent Auto)&HDMI CompatibilityThe DMC-G2 can record HD movies of 720P in AVCHD Lite with high sound quality of Dolby's 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. When the DMC-G2 is connected to a Panasonic VIERA television via an optional mini HDMI cable, the TV's remote control unit can be used to enjoy playing back with greater convenience.LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH Lens with MEGA O.I.S.The LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH Lens offers a zoom range of 28-84mm (35mm equivalent) while featuring its compact size and light weight. It incorporates Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabiliser), which makes it easy to shoot clear shots even in low-lit situations without hand-shake blur. When the lens is mounted on the DMC-G2, you can use the contrast AF system, which is implemented in the DMC-G2 to offer a variety of convenient functions.LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH Lens with MEGA O.I.S.The LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH Lens is a telephoto zoom interchangeable lens designed specifically for the cameras compatible with Micro Four Thirds System standard. Covering from 90 to 400 mm (35 mm equivalent), this telephoto zoom lens lets you capture crisp, blur-free shots when shooting sports events and other distant subjects. The lens achieves minimum aberration at all focal length, high-contrast representation and high colour reproduction by implementing 3 ED lens elements. The lens incorporates Panasonic's MEGA O.I.S. optical image stabiliser, which makes it easy to shoot super clear shots even in low-lit situations by suppressing the blur caused by a hand shake.VIErA Link NetworkingThe DMC-G2 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital image and sound signals. Just connect to an HDTV using a single HDMI mini cable (optional). It's also easy to enjoy slideshows in which both photos and movies are played according to the recorded timeline. If you have a VIErA TV, you can control the camera's playback functions with the VIErA's remote control unit.Easy HD Image Viewing with the SD Card SlotSimply take the SDXC/SDHC/SD Memory Card from the DMC-G2 and slip it into the card slot of a VIErA or Blu-ray DiscT player, and you're ready to view HD images. For even greater impact and entertainment fun, you can add background music and image effects to your image slideshows. To play movies recorded in the Motion JPEG format, you need the included AV cable.PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition Makes Photo and Movie Editing EasyFeaturing a helpful, intuitive interface, this software makes it easy to create dramatic slideshows with your favourite combination of photos and movies with background music, together with a variety of cool effects. You can also convert a slideshow containing both photos and movies directly into MPEG-2 format and save it onto a DVD. And you can easily create panoramic photos and upload movies onto YouTubeT. It does all the work for you, so you can just sit back and enjoy the fantastic photos and movies you shot.
Type
Type Digital interchangeable lens system camera
Recording media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Image sensor size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Image Sensor
Type Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels 13.1 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels 12.1 Megapixels
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Color filter Primary color filter
Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter
Recording System
Recording file format Still Image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.21), RAW, DPOF compatible. Still Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.21) + QuickTime. Motion Image: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime Motion JPEG.
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
File size Still Image - [4:3] 4000 x 3000 (L), 2816 x 2112 (M), 2048 x 1536 (S). [3:2] 4000 x 2672 (L), 2816 x 1880 (M), 2048 x 1360 (S). [16:9] 4000 x 2248 (L), 2816 x 1584 (M), 1920 x 1080 (S). [1:1] 2992 x 2992 (L), 2112 x 2112 (M), 1504 x 1504 (S). Motion JPEG - [4:3] VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps / QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps. [16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps. [HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps. AVCHD Lite (NTSC) - [HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30fps) (SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps). PAL - [HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 25fps) (SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps).
Image quality RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
Viewfinder
Type Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent)
Field of view Approx. 100%
Magnification Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Eye point Approx.17.5mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter adjustment -4.0 +4.0 m-1
Auto Focus
Type Contrast AF system
Focusing mode AFS/ AFC/ MF
AF mode Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing. Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection / AF Tracking / Multi-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing)
AF detective range EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100)
AF assist lamp Y
AF lock AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFS mode
Exposure Control
Light metering system 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/Spot
Metering range EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure mode Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
ISO sensitivity Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / Intelligent ISO
Exposure compensation 1/3EV Step ñ3EV
AE lock AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed
AE bracket 3, 5, 7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ñ2 EV
White Balance
White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting
White Balance Adjustment Blue/ amber bias, Magenta/ green bias
Color temperature setting 2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket 3 exposures in blue/ amber axis or in magenta/ green axis
Shutter System
Type Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed Still Images: 1/4000 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4minutes)
Self timer 2sec / 10sec / 10sec, 3 images
Remote Control Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
Scene Mode
Still Image SCN Mode Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative) / Night Portrait (Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Creative) / SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby 1, 2/Pet/Peripheral Defocus)
Movie SCN Mode Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin) / Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative) / Low-light / SCN (Sunset/Party/Portrait). (Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Motion picture Button. Still Image SCN mode without corresponding Movie SCN mode is recorded in Normal mode or other related mode.)
Burst Shooting
Burst speed H: 3.2 frames/sec, M: 2.6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
Number of recordable 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed), Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files)
Built In Flash
Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 equivalent (ISO 100 um), Built-in Pop-up
Built-in flash
X-Sync speed
Flash output adjustment 1/3EV Step ñ2EV
Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
Hot shoe TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional)
LCD Monitor
Type Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor size Free-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle
Pixels 460K dots
Field of view Approx. 100%
Live View
Digital zoom 2x, 4x
Extra optical zoom Still image: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) Motion image: 3.1x (SH/H/L in AVCHD Lite and HD/WVGA in Motion JPEG), 4.2x (VGA/QVGA in Motion JPEG)
Other functions Guide Lines (3 patterns). Real-time Histogram.
Film Mode
Color Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Nostalgic / Vibrant
Black and white Standard / Dynamic / Smooth
Others My Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film
Playback
Playback mode Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slide show, Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/AVCHD Lite/Motion JPEG/Category/Favorite), Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display, Favorite, Print Set, Protect, Face recognition Edit
Protection/Erase
Protection Single / Multi or Cancel
Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
Direct Print
Print PictBridge compatible(Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable )
Interface
Digital
Digital video
Analog video
OSD Language
OSD Language
Power
Battery ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh) (Included)
Battery life Approx. 360 images (LCD), Approx. 390 images (LVF) with H-FS014042. Approx. 340 images (LCD), Approx. 370 images (LVF) with H-FS045200.
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 124 x 83.6 x 74mm / 4.88 x 3.29 x 2.91 in (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 593g / 20.92 oz (SD card, Battery, 14-42mm lens included). Approx. 810g / 28.57 oz (SD card, Battery, 45-200mm lens included). Approx. 371g / 13.09 oz (Body only).
Operating Conditions
Operating temperature 0? to 40? (32øF to 104øF)
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
Standard Accessories
Software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition. SILKYPIX© Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTimeTM, USB Driver
Standard accessory Battery Charger / AC Adaptor, Battery Pack, Body Cap, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder Strap, Stylus pen, CD-ROM
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