Panasonic G1 vs Panasonic G2

Its time to take a more detailed look at the Panasonic G1 and Panasonic G2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both are created by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the G1 (12MP) and the G2 (12MP) is fairly close and they feature the exact same sensor measurements (Four Thirds).

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The G1 was brought out 17 months before the G2 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick synopsis of how the G1 matches up against the G2 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic G1 Gallery and Panasonic G2 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G1 provides external dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 45mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 1.8") having a weight of 360 grams (0.79 lbs) while the Panasonic G2 has measurements of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") having a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the G1 against the G2.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the G1 and G2 is 82 and 72 respectively.

Usually, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The pic underneath might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G1 and G2.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact MP so you should expect comparable quality of photos however you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The more aged G1 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.