- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
- Go in depth with our full Panasonic G2 Review.
- See real-world photos taken with the G2.
- 1/1.7 inch 43.3mm2
- 12.0 megapixels
- 28.00mm - 300.00mm (35mm eq.)
- Go in depth with our full Olympus Stylus 1s Review.
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| Prices: | Compare Prices | |
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Panasonic G1
G1 vs G2 |
Olympus Stylus 1
Stylus 1 vs Stylus 1s |
| Successor: |
Panasonic G3
G2 vs G3 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | G2 | Stylus 1s |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera | EVF |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $799.95 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $549.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2010-05-30 | 2015-04-15 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
21.8 oz
(618 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
14.2 oz
(402 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
4.9 x
3.3 x
2.9 in. (124 x 84 x 74 mm) |
4.6 x
3.4 x
2.2 in. (116 x 87 x 57 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 | 12.0 |
| Sensor Format: | 4/3 | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 4.33 microns | 1.92 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) |
3968 x 2976
(11.8 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 1280 x 960 (1.2 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3200 x 2400 (7.7 MP, 4:3), 1920 x 1440 (2.8 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1024 x 768 (0.8 MP, 4:3) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG | JPEG, 12-bit RAW, 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) |
1920x1080 (30p)
1280x720 (30p) 640x480 (120p) 320x240 (240p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with linear PCM 16-bit 48kHz stereo audio / AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | Yes |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| 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 | i.Zuiko Digital ED; 12 elements in 10 groups, 8 apherical; 9-step zoom function |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 84mm | 28 - 300mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 14 - 42mm | 6 - 64mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.00x | 10.70x |
| Aperture Range: | f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) | f/2.8 - f/8 (W/T); built-in 3-stop ND filter |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity |
10 cm to Infinity 3.9 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
5 -
60 cm 2.0 - 23.6 in |
|
| Filter Thread: | 52.0mm | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | Body threads for opt. adapter |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | 2x or 4x | 2x |
| 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: 35-area multiple AF (All target, Group target area (9-area), Single target, Small target) |
| 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 | 1.44M-dot LCD, 0.58x magnification (35mm eq.), ~100% coverage, ~18mm eyepoint, -4 to +2 diopter |
| Focus Peaking: | No | Yes |
| EVF Resolution: | 1,440,000 dots | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.70x | 0.58x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 1.40x | |
| 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 | Yes |
| Articulating Screen: | Yes | Yes |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | |
| Selfie Screen: | No | |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x | 14.0x |
| Top Deck Display: | No | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 12800 | |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO | AUTO ISO 100 - 12800 (customizable, Default 100-1600) Manual ISO 100 - 12800, 1/3 EV steps |
| 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, Sunny, Shadow, Cloudy, Incandescent, Fluorescent , Flash, Manual (2), Kelvin |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/2000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot | 324-zone Digital ESP, Center-weighted Average, 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 (Portrait, e-Portrait, Landscape, Interval Shooting, Sport, Night, Night + Portrait, Sunset, Documents, Panorama (assist-only), Fireworks, Multiple Exposure, Beach & Snow), 11 Art Filters and 5 Art Effects. |
| Self Timer: | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds | 2, 12, custom seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| 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, Red-eye reduction, Fill-in, Off, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Slow sync, Full, Manual, Wireless (4 channels, 4 groups) |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 11.0 m / 36.1 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent | ISO 1600 (W/T): 0.1 ‑ 10.3m / 0.3 - 34 ft. |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | 1/2000 (internal flash) |
| 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: | UHS-I | |
| Other Memory: | UHS-I compliant | |
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW, RAW + JPEG | 12-bit RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG | .MOV (MPEG-4 AVC / H.264) with linear PCM 16-bit 48kHz stereo audio / AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | Yes |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote | Optional RM-UC1 Remote cable |
| Connections (extended): | 2.5mm stereo mic/remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C) | Multi-connector (USB/AV/Remote); Type-D Micro HDMI |
| 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 | |
| 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 | 450 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh | Proprietary BLS-50 |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary BLS-50 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 | OLYMPUS Viewer 3 CD-ROM |
| 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. | 28-300mm equivalent f/2.8 stabilized lens, 1/1.7-inch BSI CMOS sensor, TruePic VI processor, high-res EVF, tilting LCD touchscreen, built-in Wi-Fi, 7fps full-res burst mode, Full HD 1080p movies. Available in black. |
