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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2

Portability
72
Imaging
48
Features
60
Overall
52
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 Key Specs

Panasonic G2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 428g - 124 x 84 x 74mm
  • Released July 2010
  • Old Model is Panasonic G1
  • Later Model is Panasonic G3
Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Launched February 2011
  • Earlier Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Newer Model is Panasonic GF3
Photography Glossary

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 Overview

Here, we are contrasting the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GF2, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras and both are offered by Panasonic. The resolution of the G2 (12MP) and the GF2 (12MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (Four Thirds).

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The G2 was brought out 7 months prior to the GF2 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the G2 matches up versus the GF2 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G2 over the Panasonic GF2

 G2 GF2 
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic G2

 GF2 G2 
LaunchedFebruary 2011July 2010More recent by 7 months

Common features in the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GF2

 G2 GF2 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Display size3"3"Same display sizing
Display resolution460k460kIdentical display resolution
Touch display Easily navigate

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G2 has got exterior dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") with a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Panasonic GF2 has measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the G2 vs the GF2.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the G2 and GF2 is 72 and 88 respectively.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it can be difficult to picture the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the G2 and GF2.

Plainly, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you should expect similar quality of photos however you should really factor the production date of the products into consideration. The older G2 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 sensor size comparison

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G2 Portrait photography details
Panasonic GF2 Portrait photography details
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detection focusing
saves RAW files
MP count low (12MP)
60
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
low resolution sensor (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G2 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic GF2 as a Street photography camera
65
screen articulates
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
provides focus by touch
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average in class (428g)
65
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic G2
Sports photography with Panasonic GF2
40
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
has no phase detect AF
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
low frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12MP)
low battery (300 shots)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G2 Travel photography info
Panasonic GF2 Travel photography info
58
provides focus by touch
built-in flash
screen is selfie friendly
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
MP count low (12MP)
52
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
low battery (300 CIPA)
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G2 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic GF2 Landscape photography advice
57
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not have Timelapse recording
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
low resolution sensor (12 megapixels)
low battery (300 shots)
missing Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic G2
Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
61
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
comes with face detection focusing
does have external microphone support
does not have image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
more heavy than average in class (428 grams)
32
touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing microphone port
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Panasonic G2 vs Panasonic GF2 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GF2
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Released 2010-07-12 2011-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine HD II Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points - 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 460 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 1,440 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.55x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 11.00 m 6.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160s 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video file format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 428g (0.94 pounds) 310g (0.68 pounds)
Physical dimensions 124 x 84 x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 53 54
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 21.2
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.3
DXO Low light score 493 506
Other
Battery life 360 shots 300 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $1,000 $330