- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic G2 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the G2.
- APS-C 332.3mm2
- 18.0 megapixels
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Go in depth with our full Canon 60D Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the 60D.
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website |
Manufacturer website
Canon EOS 60D webpage |
Predecessor: |
Panasonic G1
G1 vs G2 |
Canon 50D
50D vs 60D |
Successor: |
Panasonic G3
G2 vs G3 |
Canon 70D
60D vs 70D |
General | ||
Model Number: | G2 | 60D |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | SLR |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $799.95 | $1399.00 |
Street Price: | $889.50 | |
Date Available: | 2010-05-30 | 2010-09-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
21.8 oz
(618 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
43.5 oz
(1,234 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.3 x
2.9 in. (124 x 84 x 74 mm) |
5.7 x
4.2 x
3.1 in. (145 x 106 x 79 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | Canon |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 18.0 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | APS-C |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 332.27mm2 (22.30mm x 14.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.33 microns | 4.30 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | 1.6x |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 3:2 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 53 | 66 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.2 | 22.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.3 | 11.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 493 | 813 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000
(12.0 MP,
4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1) |
5184 x 3456
(17.9 MP,
3:2), 3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 3456 x 2304 (8.0 MP, 3:2), 2592 x 1728 (4.5 MP, 3:2), 1920 x 1280 (2.5 MP, 3:2), 720 x 480 (0.3 MP, 3:2) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.3 | 5.3 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (30/25/24)
1280x720 (60/50) 640x480 (60/50) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG | .MOV (H.264) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | Yes |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | Canon EF/EF-S |
Lens: | Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S | Canon EF-S 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 29 - 216mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 18 - 135mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 7.50x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) | f/3.5 - f/22 (wide) / f/5.6 - f/38 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
45 cm to Infinity 17.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 67.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch AF (4 modes) | AF-dedicated CMOS Sensor, 9-points, all cross-type AF points, center dual cross-type point for f/2.8 |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | Optical / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 96% coverage, 0.95x magnification, 22mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.59x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x | 0.95x |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 1,040,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 10.0x |
Top Deck Display: | No | Yes |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO | Auto, 100 - 6400 in 1/3 or 1EV steps, H=12800 |
Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, White Fluorescent, Flash, Custom, Kelvin 2,500K - 10,000K |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/8000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 63-zone (dual layer) Evaluative, Center-weighted, Partial (6.5%), Spot (2.8%) |
Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure 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 1,2/Pet/Periph. Defocus) | Creative Auto, Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Sports, Night Portrait, No Flash, Custom User Setting |
Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds | 10 or 2 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | E-TTL II |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/250 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | 14-bit RAW, MRAW, SRAW |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG | .MOV (H.264) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | Yes |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | Optional Wired or Wireless |
Connections (extended): | 2.5mm stereo mic/remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C) | HDMI mini out, external 3.5mm microphone jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.70 | <0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.78 | <0.3 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | 14 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | <0.3 | |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.3 | 5.3 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | 34 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.3 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 15 | |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 5.4 | |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 7 | |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.42 seconds | 0.25 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | 1.10 seconds | |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | 0.122 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.135 seconds | 0.083 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.68 seconds | 0.29 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.120 seconds | 0.063 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | OVF: Full Autofocus Lag, Auto Selection AF = 0.159s Live View: Full Autofocus Lag, Quick Mode (Phase Detect) = 0.999s Full Autofocus Lag, Live Mode (Contrast Detect) = 1.100s Prefocused = 0.122s | |
Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | 0.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | 0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | 2.6 seconds |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | 320 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 1100 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeble |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary LP-E6 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, USB Driver | Canon Solutions Disc (EOS Utility, ZoomBrowser EX/ImageBrowser, Digital Photo Professional.Picture Style Editor, Movie Edit Task, PhotoStitch, Memory Card utility,) |
OS Compatibility: | Windows XP SP2/SP3 / Vista, Mac OS X 10.4-10.5 | |
Miscellaneous | ||
Notes & Features: | 720p HD Movies (AVCHD Lite or Motion JPEG), Touch-screen Articulating LCD, 2.5mm Stereo Mic/Remote Socket, Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. Available in black, red or blue. | Full HD movies, vari-angle LCD, 5.3 fps burst mode. |