| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Manufacturer url | https://www.panasonic.com |
| Model number | G2 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Compact System Camera |
| Release year | 2010 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 124 mm |
| Width | 74 mm |
| Height | 84 mm |
| Weight | 618 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Panasonic G1 |
| Successor | Panasonic G3 |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | Live MOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Panasonic |
| Effective megapixels | 12.1 MP |
| Sensor format | 4/3 |
| Sensor area | 224.9 mm² |
| Sensor width | 17.3 mm |
| Sensor height | 13 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 4.33 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 2 x |
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | - |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 53 |
| Dxo color depth score | 21.2 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 10.3 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 493 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1504 x 1504(2.3 mp 1:1)
- 1920 x 1080(2.1 mp 16:9)
- 2048 x 1360(2.8 mp other)
- 2048 x 1536(3.1 mp 4:3)
- 2112 x 2112(4.5 mp 1:1)
- 2816 x 1584(4.5 mp 16:9)
- 2816 x 1880(5.3 mp 3:2)
- 2816 x 2112(5.9 mp 4:3)
- 2992 x 2992(9.0 mp 1:1)
- 4000 x 2248(9.0 mp 16:9)
- 4000 x 2672(10.7 mp 3:2)
- 4000 x 3000(12.0 mp 4:3)
|
| Image file format | - jpeg (exif v2.21)
- raw
- raw + jpeg
|
| Continuous-mode | 3.3 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 320x240
- 640x480
- 848x480
|
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens | Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | 28.00 - 84.00 mm |
| Focal length (actual) | 14.00 - 42.00 mm |
| Zoom ratio | 3 x |
| Aperture range | 0.29 f |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | 30 cm |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | 52 mm |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | + |
| Digital zoom | + |
| Digital zoom values | |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch AF (4 modes) |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | EVF / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.7 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 1.4 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | + |
| Tilt swivel screen | Add |
| Selfie screen | Add |
| Max playback zoom | 16 x |
| Top deck display | - |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | Add |
| Minimum iso (native) | Add |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - 000k in 100k steps)
- 500-10
- auto
- cloudy
- color temperature setting (2
- daylight
- flash
- halogen
- shade
- white set 1
- white set 2
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/4000 - 60 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | Add |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - auto
- auto/red-eye reduction
- forced off
- forced on
- forced on/red-eye reduction
- slow sync.
- slow sync./red-eye reduction
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 11 m |
| Flash range description | Lens dependent |
| Max flash sync | 1/160 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe |
| Built-in wireless flash control | Add |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | + |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | - optional dmw-rsl1 cable remote
|
| Connections (extended) | - 2.5mm stereo mic/remote socket
- combined av/usb connector
- mini hdmi (type-c)
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.7 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.78 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 5 frames |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 3.3 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 9 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.42 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.14 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.68 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.12 s |
| Startup time | 1 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.7 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 4 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, stills (cipa rating monitor/live view) | 360 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | - photofunstudio 5.0 hd edition
- quicktime
- silkypix developer studio 3.1 se
- usb driver
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | 720p HD Movies (AVCHD Lite or Motion JPEG), Touch-screen Articulating LCD, 2.5mm Stereo Mic/Remote Socket |