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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Digital Camera Body

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Digital Camera Body
Key Features
  • 12.1 Megapixels
  • Micro 4/3 Camera
  • 3.0" (7.6cm) LCD Touch Screen
  • Touch Screen Focus, Exposure Control
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Digital Camera Body gives you superb picture quality in a lightweight (19.68 oz, 558 g) package, using interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lenses on its compact mirrorless body. You can change settings with the normal buttons and dials, or you can simply touch the interactive 3" (7.6 cm) LCD Touch Screen (which rotates 180° horizontally and 270° vertically) to operate autofocus, shutter release, exposure compensation, photo size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, and other functions. You can also engage the iA (Intelligent Auto) feature which automatically selects one of six specialized modes to optimize exposure and focus for whatever subject you're shooting. Many playback functions are also available using the Touch Screen.

When your subjects are groups of people, such as friends and family, iA will enlist Face Recognition mode--the G2 will recognize up to 3 faces and optimize focus and exposure. The G2 also allows you to pre-register subjects in the camera with full-face portraits so when you compose your photo the names of the registered people show up on the LCD.

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Panasonic DMC-G2 Overview

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Digital Camera Body gives you superb picture quality in a lightweight (19.68 oz, 558 g) package, using interchangeable Micro Four Thirds lenses on its compact mirrorless body. You can change settings with the normal buttons and dials, or you can simply touch the interactive 3" (7.6 cm) LCD Touch Screen (which rotates 180° horizontally and 270° vertically) to operate autofocus, shutter release, exposure compensation, photo size, ISO sensitivity, white balance, and other functions. You can also engage the iA (Intelligent Auto) feature which automatically selects one of six specialized modes to optimize exposure and focus for whatever subject you're shooting. Many playback functions are also available using the Touch Screen.

When your subjects are groups of people, such as friends and family, iA will enlist Face Recognition mode--the G2 will recognize up to 3 faces and optimize focus and exposure. The G2 also allows you to pre-register subjects in the camera with full-face portraits so when you compose your photo the names of the registered people show up on the LCD.

The G2 has full-time Live View which works with both the LCD and the Live View Finder. This means that you can see how adjusting exposure compensation, white balance, aperture and even the shutter speed will affect the image, before you take the picture. 

Whether using the touch screen or the dedicated video record button, the G2 shoots HD movies in Motion JPEG or AVCHD Lite formats at 1080x720 resolution, allowing up to 180 minutes of continuous recording time while retaining excellent image quality and sound. You can engage the camera's Movie mode for a variety of professional movie effects such as blurring images that transition into focus.

With advanced technology and convenient touch screen operation, the Lumix G2 appeals to advanced photographers as well as novices who want excellent image quality, user-friendly features and interchangeable lenses without the complexity and weight of a digital SLR. No conventional controls have been removed, so it can still be operated  in the traditional manner. The G2 uses the eye sensor to the right of the electronic viewfinder (inherited from the G1), to detect when your face is close to the viewfinder and disables the touchscreen, to prevent unintended nose operation of the Touch Screen features. 

Double Live View
Full-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 in 35mm format), 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.
3.0" Free-Angle LCD
The large 3.0" (7.6cm) LCD rotates 180° horizontally and 270° 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.
Touch Screen
Touch Screen Operation
The Lumix G2 is the system camera with touch-control shooting. Just touch the LCD to indicate the subject, and the G2 focuses on it instantly. Choose from four 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 Operation in iA Mode
With the G2 you're always ready for those sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities. In iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, simply touch the subject on the LCD and the LUMIX G2 automatically selects the optimal scene mode. The G2 automatically determines the most suitable Scene mode and helps correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems to capture great photos.
Adjust Exposure Meter with a Touch
You can adjust the exposure compensation by sliding your finger on the aperture and shutter speed settings in the exposure meter shown on the LCD. The range in which appropriate exposure is not possible is shown in red, so you can intuitively grasp the corresponding aperture and shutter speed combinations.
Quick Menu for Instant Settings
A touch is all it takes to make a variety of settings, including photo size, ISO sensitivity and white balance. You spend less time fiddling with the camera and more time getting great shots.
One-Touch HD Movie Recording
The hybrid Lumix G2 lets you take both high quality photos and HD movies. You can shoot breathtaking HD (1280x 720) movies in AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264). You can record for a longer time without running out of memory because AVCHD Lite stores less data than Motion JPEG while maintaining stunning image clarity and detail. A dedicated button on the top lets you instantly start recording movies while shooting photos, without having to make any extra settings.
Motion Picture P Mode
Motion Picture P mode makes it extremely easy to shoot beautiful HD movies. You can freely set the degree of soft focusing in the background to capture rich, emotionally expressive HD movie images.
iA Mode (Intelligent Auto)
iA Mode for Beautiful Images with Ease
Select iA mode, and the G2 automatically activates a host of advanced functions and technologies that make it easy to capture beautiful HD movies.
Intelligent Scene Selector
The Intelligent Scene Selector function automatically selects the most suitable Scene mode for the shooting situation you are in. These scene modes include: Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery, Close-up or Sunset.
Face Recognition
This function recognizes the faces of up to three people that have been pre-registered in the camera, and displays their names on the LCD. The Lumix G2 then optimizes the focus and brightness of the recognized faces and captures them clearly and beautifully.
Face Detection AF/AE
The Face Detection AF/AE function determines if there are any faces in the image and adjusts the focus and exposure to capture them correctly.
AF Tracking
Touch the screen, and the G2 locks on and automatically "tracks" the subject as it moves. Once you focus on your subject, AF Tracking automatically and continuously tracks it and keeps it in focus, even if it moves, until you press the shutter release. This feature is ideal for shooting sports or fast-moving children.
Intelligent Exposure
In the Intelligent Exposure mode the camera can correct the brightness in parts of the image that are too dark due to insufficient lighting, backlighting or use of the flash.
Intelligent ISO Control
If the subject moves as you shoot, the Intelligent ISO control automatically adjusts the ISO sensitivity and shutter speed to help prevent subject blur.
My Color Mode
While taking photos the My Color 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 color, brightness and saturation to your liking, to further expand your creative palette.
Image Viewing
Playback
The touch screen operation excels not only for shooting but also during playback. Users can touch one thumbnail viewed among many to quickly and easily see the full size of the desired photo. Also, to view images one-by-one, photos can be dragged across the screen to browse as though flipping the pages of a book.
HD Photos and HD Movies with Viera Link Networking
The Lumix G2 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal for direct transmission of digital image and sound signals. Just connect it 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 Viera's remote control unit.
Easy HD Image Viewing with the SD Card Slot
Simply take your SDXC, SDHC, or SD memory card from the G2 and slip it into the card slot of a Viera or Blu-ray disc 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.
Videos with Sound
To complement its high-quality video capabilities, the LUMIX G2 features advanced audio options, as sound is recorded with Dolby Digital Creator (included) and an optional accessory stereo microphone can be attached. A Wind Cut function further enhances the sound as it helps reduce noise caused from background wind.
Technology
Advanced Technology
The Venus Engine HD II incorporates two CPUs. This not only boosts image processing speed, it also helps achieve an exceptional noise-reduction performance. Also, the two CPUs of the Venus Engine HD II allow long-time movie recording in AVCHD Lite while maintaining low power consumption. And the Venus Engine HD II features a new circuit that makes Intelligent Resolution Technology possible too.
Intelligent Resolution Technology
In iA mode, the Lumix G2 automatically identifies parts with outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas, and optimizes the edge emphasis on the outlines and detailed texture areas while using the Venus Engine noise reduction process to make the soft gradation areas smoother. You can capture stunning images with details you've never seen before in both photo and movie recording.
Dust Reduction System
If dust or other foreign matter gets inside the camera when you're changing lenses, it could cling to the image sensor and show up as a spot in photos. The G2 helps eliminate this possibility by placing a Supersonic Wave Filter in front of the Live MOS sensor. Vibrating around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels dust and other particles. This keeps the image sensor clean at all times and eliminates the need for cumbersome maintenance procedures.

Panasonic DMC-G2 Specs

Camera Type
Digital Interchangeable Lens Camera
Imaging
Effective Pixels
12.1 MP
Sensor
  • Type: Live MOS sensor
  • Total pixels: 13.1 MP
  • Color filter: primary color filter
  • Size: 17.3 x 13.0mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Aspect Ratios
4:3
3:2
16:9
1:1
Bit Depth
Not Specified by Manufacturer
Color Spaces
sRGB
Adobe RGB
Image Quality
  • RAW
  • RAW + JPEG standard
  • RAW + JPEG fine
  • JPEG (EXIF 2.2) - standard
  • JPEG (EXIF 2.2) - fine
Recording Formats
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
File Size
Still Images:
  • 4000 x 3000 (4:3)
  • 2816 x 2112 (4:3)
  • 2048 x 1536 (4:3)
  • 4000 x 2672 (3:2)
  • 2816 x 1880 (3:2)
  • 2048 x 1360 (3:2)
  • 4000 x 2248 (16:9)
  • 2816 x 1584 (16:9)
  • 1920 x 1080 (16:9)
  • 2992 x 2992 (1:1)
  • 2112 x 2112 (1:1)
  • 1504 x 1504 (1:1)
Movies:
AVCHD Lite:
  • 1280 x 720, 60p (from 30 fps sensor output)
  • 1280 x 720, 50p (from 25 fps sensor output)
Motion JPEG:
  • 1280 x 720 (30 fps)
  • 848 x 480 (30 fps)
  • 640 x 480 (30 fps)
  • 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Scene Modes
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
  • Baby 2
  • Pet
  • Peripheral Defocus
My Color:
  • Expressive
  • Retro
  • Pure
  • Elegant
  • Monochrome
  • Dynamic Art
  • Silhouette
  • Custom (color/brightness/saturation adjustable)
Movie Modes
Portrait:
  • Normal Soft Skin
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Creative
Sports:
  • Normal
  • Outdoor
  • Indoor
  • Creative
Close-up:
  • Flower
  • Food
  • Objects
  • Creative
Night Portrait:
  • Night Portrait
  • Night Scenery
  • Illumination
  • Creative
SCN:
  • Sunset
  • Party
  • Portrait
Adjustable Parameters
  • Color mode (Standard, Dynamic, Nature, Smooth, Vibrant, Nostalgic)
  • Saturation (5 levels)
  • Contrast (5 levels)
  • Sharpness (5 levels)
  • Noise reduction (5 levels)
  • Monochrome (Standard, Dynamic, Smooth)
  • My Film (2 memories/ Multi Film)
Playback
Features:
  • Normal playback 30-thumbnail display
  • 12-thumbnail display
  • Calendar display
  • Zoomed playback (16x max.)
  • Slide show
Playback Mode:
  • Normal picture
  • Motion
  • Picture
  • Category
  • Favorite
  • Face recognition
  • Edit
Shooting Controls
Sensitivity
Auto
100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400
Intelligent ISO
Shutter Speeds
1/4000 ~ 60
Bulb (up to approx. 4 min)
Flash x-synch: 1/160 sec
Shutter Type
Focal-plane shutter
Metering
  • 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
  • Auto bracketing (AE): 3, 5, 7 frames in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2EV
  • Metering range: EV 0-18 (f/2.0 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure Modes
Program AE
Aperture Priority AE
Shutter Priority AE
Manual
White Balance
  • Auto
  • Daylight
  • Cloudy
  • Shade
  • Halogen
  • Flash
  • White Set 1
  • White Set 2
  • Color temperature setting
  • White Balance Adjustment:
  • Blue bias
  • Amber bias
  • Magenta bias
  • Green bias
  • Bracketing:
  • 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
Mirror Lock-Up
N/A
Burst Capability
Still Images:
  • Continuous H: 3.2 fps
  • Continuous M: 2.6 fps (with Live View)
  • Continuous L: 2.0 fps (with Live View)
  • Unlimited consecutive shooting when there are no RAW files (Depends on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
    Video Clip Length
    Actual Recordable Time:
    • AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: approx. 100 min
    • Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: approx. 100 min
    Continuous Recording Time:
    • AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: approx. 180 min
    • Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: approx. 100 min
    Self Timer
    2 sec
    10 sec
    10 sec/3 images
    Date/Time Day
    Yes
    Remote Control
    Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (optional)
    Flash
    Built-in Flash
    • Type: TTL built-in pop-up flash

    • GN11 equivalent (ISO 100 m)
    Sync Modes:
    • Auto
    • On
    • Off
    • Red-eye reduction
    • Slow synch with red-eye reduction
    • Slow sync
    • Synchronization X speed: <1/160 second
    Flash Exposure Compensation
    ±2EV in 1/3EV steps
    External Flash
    Hot shoe
    TTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500 flash units (optional)
    Memory
    Memory Card Type
    SD
    SDHC
    SDXC
    A/V Recording
    Video Recording
    4:3 Aspect Ratio:
    • VGA: 640 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
    • QVGA: 320 x 240 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
    16:9 Aspect Ratio:
    • WVGA: 848 x 480 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
    • HD movie: 1280 x 720 pixels, 30 fps (Motion JPEG)
    Aspect Ratio
    4:3
    3:2
    16:9
    1:1
    Audio Recording
    Output: Monaural type, NTSC
    Remote/External microphone input ø2.5mm
    Remote control only
    Viewfinder/Display
    Viewfinder
    • Live View Finder (LVF) (1,440,000 dots equivalent)
    • Magnification: approx. 1.04x, 0.52x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity
    • Field of view: approx. 100%
    • Eye point: approx. 17.5mm
    • Diopter adjustment: -4.0 ~ +4.0
    • Auto eye sensor: No
    • DOF preview: Yes
    • Orientation sensor: Yes
    LCD Monitor
    • Type: Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD
    • Monitor size: 3.0" (7.6cm), 3:2 aspect
    • Wide viewing angle
    • Pixels: 460K dots
    • Field of view: approx. 100%
    • Monitor Adjustment: Brightness (7 levels), Color (7 levels)
    • Modes: Off, Auto Power LCD, Power LCD
    Multi-Channel Playback
    • Digital Zoom: 2x, 4x
    • Extra optical zoom: max. 2x (not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.)
    • Motion image: 3.1x (HD/WVGA), 4.2x (VGA/QVGA)
    • Guide lines (3 patterns)
    • Real-time histogram
    Connectivity/System Requirements
    Connectivity
    USB 2.0
    mini HDMI Type C
    Direct Print Capable
    PictBridge compatible (print size, layout, date setting is selectable)
    DPOF compliant
    Software
    PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 Edition
    SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE
    QuickTime
    USB Driver
    Environmental
    Operating Temperature
    32 - 104°F (0 - 40°C)
    Operating Humidity
    10 - 80% RH
    Weatherproofing
    None
    Durability
    Not Specified by Manufacturer
    Power
    Battery Type
    DMW-BLB13 ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh) (included)
    Battery Life
    CIPA standard:
    Approx. 380 images (LCD), approx. 410 images (LVF) with included lens
    Power Adapter
    AC Adapter: 110-240VAC 50/60 Hz (included)
    Physical
    Dimensions (WxHxD)
    4.88 x 3.29 x 2.91" (124 x 83.6 x 74mm) excluding protrusions
    Weight
    Approx. 19.68 oz (558 g) with SD card, battery, 14-42mm lens
    Approx. 11.85 oz (336 g) (body only)

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