- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic G2 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the G2.
- 1/2.3 inch 28.1mm2
- 16.0 megapixels
- 24.00mm - 2000.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Nikon P950 Review.
Links | ||
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Prices: | Compare Prices | |
Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Panasonic G1
G1 vs G2 |
Nikon P900
P900 vs P950 |
Successor: |
Panasonic G3
G2 vs G3 |
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General | ||
Model Number: | G2 | P950 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
Currently Manufactured: | No | Yes |
Retail Price: | $799.95 | $799.95 |
Street Price: | $796.95 | |
Date Available: | 2010-05-30 | 2020-02-01 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: |
21.8 oz
(618 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
35.5 oz
(1,005 g)
includes batteries |
Size: |
4.9 x
3.3 x
2.9 in. (124 x 84 x 74 mm) |
5.5 x
4.3 x
5.9 in. (140 x 110 x 150 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | BSI |
Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 16.0 |
Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1/2.3 inch |
Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 28.0735mm2 (6.17mm x 4.55mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.33 microns | 1.34 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0x | n/a |
Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | None |
Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 53 | |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.2 | |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.3 | |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 493 | |
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) |
4608 x 3456 (15.9 MP, 4:3) |
Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (.NRW), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 3.3 | 7.0 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
3840x2160 (30p/25p)
1920x1080 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p) 640x480 (120p/100p/30p/25p) 640x480 (120p/100p) 1280x720 (60p/50p) 1920x1080 (15p/12.5p) |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | n/a |
HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds | n/a |
Lens: | Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S | Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 16 elements in 12 groups (5 ED glass elements, 1 super ED glass element and 2 aspherical lens elements in 3 surfaces) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 24 - 2,000mm |
Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 4.3 - 357mm |
Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 83.00x |
Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) | f/2.8 (wide) / f/6.5 (tele) - f/8; Electronically-controlled 6-blade iris diaphragm |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | 67.0mm |
Thread Type: | n/a | On lens |
Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | Up to 4x; up to 2x Dynamic Fine Zoom |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch AF (4 modes) | Contrast Detection: Target Finding AF, Face priority, Spot, Normal, Wide, Subject Tracking |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | EVF / LCD | EVF / LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor | 1-cm (0.39-in.), approx. 2359k-dot OLED with the diopter adjustment function (-3 to +3 m-1); eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
EVF Resolution: | 2,359,000 dots | |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 460,000 dots | 921,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | No |
Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | Yes | |
Selfie Screen: | Yes | |
Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | |
Top Deck Display: | No | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 6400 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO | Auto, ISO 100 - 1600; ISO 3200, 6400 (available when using P, S, A or M mode); ISO Hi 1 (equivalent to ISO 12,800 available when using High ISO monochrome in special effects mode) |
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) | Auto1, Auto 2, Cloudy, Daylight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Color Temp |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 5 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | Matrix, Center-weighted, Spot |
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) | Scene modes: Backlighting, Beach, Black and White Copy, Close-up, Dusk/Dawn, Easy Panorama, Fireworks Show, Food, Landscape, Museum, Night Landscape, Night Portrait, Party/Indoor, Pet Portrait, Portrait, Snow, Sports, Sunset, Moon, Bird Watching; Scene Auto Selector; Smart Portrait; Special Effects |
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 | Auto, Auto w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off, Flash On, w/ Red-eye Reduction, Flash Off; Slow Syncro |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | n/a |
Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 11.5m (1 ft. 8 in. to 37 ft.); [T]: 5.0 to 7.0m (16 ft. 5 in. to 22 ft.) |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/4000 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe | Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | RAW (.NRW), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG | MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC, Audio: AAC stereo) |
Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
NFC: | No | No |
Bluetooth: | No | Yes |
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,Bluetooth,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | No |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | Wi-Fi/Bluetooth or optional wired |
Connections (extended): | 2.5mm stereo mic/remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C) | Micro (Type D) HDMI, Micro-B USB 2.0, Wired remote jack |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.70 | |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.78 | |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 5 | |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 3.3 | 7.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 9 | 10 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.42 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.135 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.68 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.120 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (notes): | ||
Startup Time: | 1.0 seconds | |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 4.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 360 shots | 290 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
Battery Life, Video: | 80 minutes | |
Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary EN-EL20a |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL20a Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | No | |
Internal Charging Supported: | Yes | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, USB Driver | |
OS Compatibility: | ||
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. |