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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2

Portability
99
Imaging
35
Features
25
Overall
31
Casio Exilim TRYX front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 Key Specs

Casio TRYX
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 21mm (F2.8) lens
  • n/ag - 122 x 58 x 15mm
  • Launched January 2011
Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic G1
  • Renewed by Panasonic G3
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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 Overview

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Casio TRYX and Panasonic G2, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Casio and Panasonic. The image resolution of the TRYX (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is very comparable but the TRYX (1/2.3") and G2 (Four Thirds) feature totally different sensor measurements.

Photography Glossary

The TRYX was revealed 6 months later than the G2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Casio TRYX being a Ultracompact camera and the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a full comparison, below is a short introduction of how the TRYX matches up versus the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Casio TRYX over the Panasonic G2

 TRYX G2 
Display resolution461k460kSharper display (+1k dot)

Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Casio TRYX

 G2 TRYX 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Casio TRYX and Panasonic G2

 TRYX G2 
ReleasedJanuary 2011July 2010Same generation
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Selfie screen Both are selfie friendly

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Casio TRYX has got physical dimensions of 122mm x 58mm x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of n/a grams (0.00 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") along with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

Check out the Casio TRYX and Panasonic G2 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the TRYX compared to the G2.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the TRYX and G2 is 99 and 72 respectively.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 top view buttons comparison

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by checking out technical specs. The graphic here might offer you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the TRYX and G2.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The TRYX contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallower DOF tougher.

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 sensor size comparison

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 Screen and ViewFinder

Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Casio TRYX Portrait photography factors
Panasonic G2 Portrait photography factors
21
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
60
manual focus
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW files
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Casio TRYX
Street photography with Panasonic G2
58
screen can move to multiple angles
lack of image stabilization
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
65
screen articulates fully
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
heavier than competition (428g)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Casio TRYX
Sports photography with Panasonic G2
17
fixed focal length (21mm)
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
has tracking focus
slow fps (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Casio TRYX as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic G2 as a Travel photography camera
56
selfie friendly screen
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
low MP (12MP)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
58
includes focus by touch
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
doesn't have Time Lapse function
heavier than competition (428 grams)
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Landscape Comparison

Casio TRYX Landscape photography details
Panasonic G2 Landscape photography details
28
nice screen size (3 inch)
no manual focus
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
fixed focal length (21mm)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
manual exposure not possible
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
57
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
resolution not great (12 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Casio TRYX Vlogging factors
Panasonic G2 Vlogging factors
62
selfie friendly screen
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external mic support
61
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
has face detect focusing
has mic socket
does not have image stabilization
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
heavier than competition (428 grams)
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Casio TRYX vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Casio TRYX and Panasonic G2
 Casio Exilim TRYXPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2
General Information
Make Casio Panasonic
Model Casio Exilim TRYX Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Class Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2011-01-05 2010-07-12
Physical type Ultracompact SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Exilim Engine HS Venus Engine HD II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 28.1mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 3200 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens Micro Four Thirds
Lens focal range 21mm (1x) -
Maximum aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focus distance 8cm -
Available lenses - 107
Focal length multiplier 5.8 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 461k dots 460k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology Super Clear TFT color LCD TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,440k dots
Viewfinder coverage - 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.55x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 1/8 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate - 3.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 11.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 432 x 320 (30, 240 fps), 224 x 160 (480 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Eye-Fi Connected None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight - 428g (0.94 pounds)
Dimensions 122 x 58 x 15mm (4.8" x 2.3" x 0.6") 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 53
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.3
DXO Low light score not tested 493
Other
Battery life - 360 photos
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 1 1
Retail pricing $689 $1,000