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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
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alaScore 90

291 reviews

Apr, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 291 reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. The average rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average rating of 4.3/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size and image quality. The performance and portability also get good feedback. Many are critical about the sensor and flash, and the shutter and color get mixed comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital Compact Cameras the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

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Amazon.com review summary for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 39 user reviews of Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.4/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Digital Compact Cameras on Amazon.com.

95% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

Apr, 2024

Expert review by : Simon Joinson (dpreview.com)

Panasonic DMC-G2 Review

 

(lens section by Andy Westlake, additional content by Richard Butler and Barnaby Britton).

Reliably good image quality up to ISO 800, usable up to ISO 3200 ; Accurate metering and focus ; Good JPEG resolution (though stick to raw for best results) ; Fast and responsive in use ; Good ergonomics all around, excellent build quality, nice...

Out-of-camera JPEG color not as appealing as best competitors ; New kit lens not as good as predecessor ; ISO 6400 verging on the unusable ; High ISO default noise reduction a bit too high ; Dynamic range still not as good as best APS-C competitors ;...

The G2 is very much the camera the G1 should have been. The addition of a decent HD movie mode, some cool touch-screen features and minor enhancements throughout turn an already good camera into a great one. Image quality is excellent (especially at...

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : Lori Grunin (cnet.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 review

 

Panasonic may have been first company to market with its interchangeable-lens camera, but its early models made some missteps. Most notably, the relatively reasonably priced Lumix DMC-G1 lacked video capture capability; with this update, the Lumix...

Nice touch-screen implementation; articulated LCD; relatively fast; pretty good EVF.

Images a little noisier at midrange ISO sensitivities than they should be; too easy to accidentally move focus points with touch screen.

Although the photos look a hair noisier and overprocessed compared with many competitors, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 has a lot to recommend about it--including a flip-and-twist touch-screen and speedy performance.

Apr, 2010
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Expert review by : William Chambers (steves-digicams.com)

Lumix DMC-G2 Preview

 

Panasonic has just announced the latest additions to their popular G-series line of mFT (micro Four Thirds) interchangeable lens cameras. The Lumix DMC-G2 replaces the DMC-G1, thier first ever EVIL camera, with many of the improvements we've seen on...

Mar, 2010
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Expert review by (letsgodigital.org)

Panasonic Lumix DMC G2 review

 

When the Panasonic G1 made its entrance at the Photokina 2008 in Cologne, the competitors were standing around the camera in no time. The world's first system camera based on the Micro Four Thirds System was introduced by Panasonic. When we look back...

Panasonic managed to be the center of attention with the Panasonic G1. The camera was received enthusiastically worldwide, and was especially praised for its general high quality. The expectations were thus a bit higher for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2....

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Expert review by : Jeremy Stamas (camcorderinfo.com)

Panasonic G2 DSLR Camera Review

 

The Panasonic G2 is a video-capable camera that feature's a Micro Four Thirds lens mount system. Unfortunately, the camera doesn't bring any new features to the video-capable DSLR market, and its 720p HD video recording left a lot to be desired.

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Mark Goldstein (photographyblog.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Review

 

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 is a new Micro Four Thirds camera boasting a 3 inch articulated touchscreen LCD that provides touch-based functions like Touch AF/AE and Touch Shutter. Other key features of the G2 include a 12.1-megapixel CMOS image sensor,...

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 adds a genuinely useful interactive touchscreen interface and high-definition movies to the already proven design of the G1, resulting in a fast, intuitive and fun DSLR-like experience in a light and compact package. The new...

Jul, 2010
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Expert review by : George Schaub (shutterbug.com)

Panasonic's Lumix G2; Micro Four Thirds Compact System Camera

 

The promise of Micro Four Thirds system cameras is that you get the light weight and portability of a smallish point-and-shoot camera with the lens interchangeability and functions of an advanced D-SLR. Panasonic goes one step further with the new G2...

There are many "artsy" modes you can choose, including black and white (monochrome), and with its all-time Live View system the G2 lets you preview the results prior to making the shot. This shot was made at the 14mm focal length on the kit lens at ISO...

Dec, 2010
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Expert review by : Misty Faucheux (brighthub.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Digital Camera Review

 

The Panasonic Lumix G2 is one of the latest releases from Panasonic, and it's already created some buzz, especially since it has a touchscreen. But, are these features worth the price? Learn more in this Panasonic Lumix digital camera review.

Oct, 2010
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Expert review by : Kaitlyn Chantry (reviewed.com)

Panasonic DMC-G2

 

Slick hardware and impressive performance give a good name to the Micro Four Thirds format

Excellent color accuracy; Surprisingly solid sharpness; Useless image stabilization

Poor white balance

Panasonic finally seems to be narrowing in on the optimal combination of performance, hardware, and price when it comes to their Micro Four Thirds lineup. The Panasonic G2 (MSRP $799.95) has an excellent articulated LCD panel, electronic viewfinder,...

Aug, 2010
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Expert review by : Digital Camera Review (digitalcamerareview.com)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Review

 

I was impressed with the Panasonic Lumix G2. It's a solidly-built, well constructed camera. All of the controls work smoothly and quickly. The camera's many dedicated buttons mean that you rarely have to consult the menu, something I greatly...

Solid construction, Many dedicated controls, Articulated LCD and high resolution viewfinder, Excellent image quality

Occasional overexposure, Indoor white balance off, Price compared to the similar G10

Jun, 2010
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