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Predecessor: |
Panasonic G1
G1 vs G2
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Successor: |
Panasonic G3
G2 vs G3
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Model Number: |
G2 |
KP |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.95 |
$1099.50 |
Street Price: |
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$998.99 |
Date Available: |
2010-05-30 |
2017-02-25 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
21.8 oz
(618 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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24.7 oz
(699 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.3 x
2.9 in.
(124 x
84 x
74 mm)
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5.2 x
4.0 x
3.0 in.
(132 x
101 x
76 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
24.3 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
3.91 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 3:2 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Optional |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
53 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.2 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.3 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
493 |
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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) |
6016 x 4000
(24.1 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 3072 x 2048
(6.3 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1280
(2.5 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.30), 14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.3 |
7.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
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HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3/4) |
Lens: |
Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
2x or 4x |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch AF (4 modes) |
SAFOX 11 TTL phase-matching - 27 points (25 cross type focus points in the center), Auto (27 AF points), Zone select, Select, Expanded Area (S, M, L), Spot; Contrast detection AF in Live View with Face detection, Tracking, Multiple AF points, Select, Spot AF area modes |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, ~100% coverage, 0.95x mag., 23.3mm eyepoint (from center of lens), -2.5 to +1.5 diopter, interchangeable Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.63x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.40x |
0.95x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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921,600 dots
(307,200 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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819200 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO |
Auto, 100-819200 (1, 1/2 or 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, Multi Auto WB, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent Light (D: Daylight Color, N:Daylight White, W:Cool White, L:Warm White), Tungsten Light, Flash, CTE, Manual (up to 3 settings), Color Temperature (up to 3 settings) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/24000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
TTL open-aperture with 86K-pixel RGB sensor: Multi-segment, Center-weighted and 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) |
Sensitivity Priority, Shutter & Aperture Priority, USER1, USER2, USER3, USER4, USER5; HDR: Auto, HDR1, HDR2, HDR3, Advanced HDR, Exposure bracket value; Highlight Correction; Shadow Correction; Flat, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome, Cross Processing; Pixel Shift Resolution (Motion Correction ON/OFF); Digital filters (Extract Color, Replace Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color, Unicolor Bold, Bold Monochrome) |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
2 or 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
24.0 megapixels |
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 |
P-TTL; Auto Flash Discharge (Scene Analyze Auto), Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction (Scene Analyze Auto) Flash On, Flash On+ Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, Manual Flash Discharge (Full-1/128), Wireless (Controller) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
11.0 m /
36.1 ft.
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6.0 m /
19.7 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
GN=6m (ISO 100) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
in 0.5EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
14-bit RAW (.PEF, .DNG), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG |
MPEG-4 AVC/H.264 (MOV), Motion JPEG (AVI) for interval movie record |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
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,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
Optional Wired or IR |
Connections (extended): |
2.5mm stereo mic/remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C) |
USB 2.0 Micro B (SlimPort compatable; SlimPort-HDMI adapter required for HDMI output), 3.5mm external stereo mic / cable switch jack, external power terminal |
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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 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
5 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.3 |
7.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
9 |
35 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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7.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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10 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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7.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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8 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.42 seconds |
0.09 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.284 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.135 seconds |
0.083 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.68 seconds |
0.40 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.120 seconds |
0.083 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.0 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
0.2 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.0 seconds |
1.4 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
360 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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390 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh |
Proprietary D-LI109 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI109 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, USB Driver |
Software CD-ROM includes Digital Camera Utility 5 |
OS Compatibility: |
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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. |
Available in black or silver. At launch, Pentax will be including all three interchangeable grips in the product bundle in the US market. |