Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Competitors

As well as being compared against other mirrorless, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 is also often compared to entry-level DSLRs, super zooms, pro digicams and travel zooms. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2's top rivals come from Panasonic (such as the Lumix DMC-G3 and the Lumix DMC-GH2) and Nikon (such as the D3100 and the D5100)

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G2 compared to other mirrorless interchangeable-lens competitors include: it has higher quality type of viewfinder (digital vs none), has a touch screen, has significantly less startup delay (1000 ms vs 1800 ms), has a screen which flips out and captures 3D images.

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), doesn't record movies in 24p, has slightly more shutter lag (423 ms vs 293 ms), is much larger (prosumer size 124x90x74 mm vs standard size 124x84x45 mm) and is thicker (2.9" vs 1.9").

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 1 year newer $500 (body only) $700 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-G2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much smaller: Standard size 115x84x47 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Higher true resolution: 15.8 MP vs 12 MP Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G3 (vs the DMC-G2) Lacks an external mic jack Significantly more startup delay: 1400 ms vs 1000 ms Significantly shorter battery life: 270 shots vs 390 shots common strengths of the DMC-G3 and DMC-G2 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Have touch screens Flip-out screens
	Compare the DMC-G3 vs the DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 6 months newer $849 - $997 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the DMC-G2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p Higher true resolution: 15.9 MP vs 12 MP Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GH2 (vs the DMC-G2) None found common strengths of the DMC-GH2 and DMC-G2 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Have touch screens Minimal startup delay: 1100 ms vs 1000 ms
	Compare the DMC-GH2 vs the DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 1 year newer $469 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-G2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much smaller: Compact 107x67x32 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Much thinner: 1.3" vs 2.9" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF3 (vs the DMC-G2) Much more startup delay: 1900 ms vs 1000 ms No viewfinder: None vs Digital Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the DMC-GF3 and DMC-G2 Have touch screens 3D photos Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-GF3 vs the DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 8 months newer $376 14-42mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-G2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Much smaller: Mid size 113x68x33 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Much thinner: 1.3" vs 2.9" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GF2 (vs the DMC-G2) No viewfinder: None vs Digital Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out common strengths of the DMC-GF2 and DMC-G2 Have touch screens Minimal startup delay: 1000 ms vs 1000 ms 3D photos
	Compare the DMC-GF2 vs the DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 1 year older $490 14-45mm lens	Significant advantages of the DMC-G1 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller: Standard size 124x84x45 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Much thinner: 1.8" vs 2.9" Significant disadvantages of the DMC-G1 (vs the DMC-G2) Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps No touch screen Screen does not flip out common strengths of the DMC-G1 and DMC-G2 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds Each has a built-in flash
	Compare the DMC-G1 vs the DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 1 year older $1,000 (body only)	Significant advantages of the DMC-GH1 (vs the DMC-G2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Supports 24p More dynamic range: 11.6 EV vs 10.3 EV Significant disadvantages of the DMC-GH1 (vs the DMC-G2) Much more startup delay: 1800 ms vs 1000 ms No touch screen Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the DMC-GH1 and DMC-G2 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Flip-out screens Long exposures: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-GH1 vs the DMC-G2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G2 compared to entry-level DSLR competitors include: it has a touch screen, lets you preview your photos on the screen, has a screen which flips out, captures 3D images and has an external mic jack.

However, on average it is significantly more noisy at high ISO (493 ISO vs 919 ISO), has significantly lower image quality (53.0 vs 67.0), records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), has much less color depth (21.2 bits vs 22.3 bits) and has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 11.5 EV).

Nikon D3100 5 months newer $500 - $547 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-G2) Better color depth: 22.5 bits vs 21.2 bits Much lower noise at high ISO: 919 ISO vs 493 ISO Much better image quality: 67.0 vs 53.0 Significant disadvantages of the D3100 (vs the DMC-G2) No touch screen Lacks an external mic jack Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the D3100 and DMC-G2 Fairly small: Prosumer size 124x96x73 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Light weight: 505 g vs 416 g Thin: 2.9" vs 2.9"
	Compare the Nikon D3100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Nikon D5100 1 year newer $500 - $597 (body only) $600 - $697 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-G2) Much lower noise at high ISO: 1,183 ISO vs 493 ISO Much better image quality: 80.0 vs 53.0 Better color depth: 23.5 bits vs 21.2 bits Significant disadvantages of the D5100 (vs the DMC-G2) No touch screen Doesn't take 3D photos Significantly fewer focus points: 11 vs 23 common strengths of the D5100 and DMC-G2 Flip-out screens
	Compare the Nikon D5100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Canon Rebel T3 1 year newer $333 (body only) $489 - $500 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-G2) Better color depth: 21.9 bits vs 21.2 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 755 ISO vs 493 ISO Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Significant disadvantages of the T3 (vs the DMC-G2) No touch screen Much smaller screen: 2.7" vs 3.0" Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the T3 and DMC-G2 Light weight: 459 g vs 416 g
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Canon Rebel T2i similar age $544 - $949 (body only) $649 - $867 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-G2) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.2 bits Significantly better image quality: 66.0 vs 53.0 Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 784 ISO vs 493 ISO Significant disadvantages of the T2i (vs the DMC-G2) No touch screen Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the T2i and DMC-G2 Very small: Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Thin: 2.4" vs 2.9" Light weight: 530 g vs 416 g
	Compare the Canon EOS Rebel T2i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Nikon D3000 7 months older $487 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the D3000 (vs the DMC-G2) Better color depth: 22.3 bits vs 21.2 bits Faster autofocus: Phase detection vs Contrast detection Much larger sensor: APS-C 23.6x15.8mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Significant disadvantages of the D3000 (vs the DMC-G2) No touch screen No live view Does not take movies: None vs 720p @ 30fps common strengths of the D3000 and DMC-G2 Very small: Prosumer size 126x97x64 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Thin: 2.5" vs 2.9"
	Compare the Nikon D3000 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Canon Rebel T3i 1 year newer $619 - $700 (body only) $745 - $1,000 18-55mm lens	Significant advantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-G2) Better color depth: 22.1 bits vs 21.2 bits Significantly lower noise at high ISO: 793 ISO vs 493 ISO Significantly better image quality: 65.0 vs 53.0 Significant disadvantages of the T3i (vs the DMC-G2) No touch screen Many fewer focus points: 9 vs 23 Doesn't take 3D photos common strengths of the T3i and DMC-G2 Flip-out screens
	Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G2 compared to super zoom competitors include: it has significantly better image quality (53.0 vs 40.0), takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.7 MP), significantly higher maximum light sensitivity (6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO), has a touch screen and has much more color depth (21.2 bits vs 19.4 bits).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a slightly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 920k dots), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 220 fps), doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens) and doesn't shoot as fast continuously (2.6 fps vs 10 fps).

Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ150 1 year newer $499	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-G2) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps Records high-speed movies: 220 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ150 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP No touch screen common strengths of the DMC-FZ150 and DMC-G2 Flip-out screens You can plug a microphone into both of these Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't
	Compare the DMC-FZ150 vs the DMC-G2
Nikon Coolpix P500 1 year newer $300	Significant advantages of the P500 (vs the DMC-G2) Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Image stabilization: Sensor shift vs None Significantly higher resolution screen: 920k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the P500 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Lacks an external mic jack Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the P500 and DMC-G2 Flip-out screens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P500 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ48 1 year newer $384 - $426	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ48 (vs the DMC-G2) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Can create panoramas in-camera Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ48 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Lacks an external mic jack Screen does not flip out common strengths of the DMC-FZ48 and DMC-G2 Both have digital viewfinders: Digital vs Digital Very long exposure times: 60 seconds vs 60 seconds
	Compare the DMC-FZ48 vs the DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 4 months newer $611	Significant advantages of the DMC-FZ100 (vs the DMC-G2) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Records high-speed movies: 220 fps vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-FZ100 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.1x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Lacks an external mic jack Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the DMC-FZ100 and DMC-G2 Flip-out screens Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS RAW support
	Compare the DMC-FZ100 vs the DMC-G2
Nikon Coolpix P510 1 year newer $397 - $400	Significant advantages of the P510 (vs the DMC-G2) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 30fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significantly higher resolution screen: 921k dots vs 460k dots Significant disadvantages of the P510 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Lacks an external mic jack Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the P510 and DMC-G2 Flip-out screens Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Nikon Coolpix P510 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G2 compared to pro digicam competitors include: it has a much larger sensor (four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm), is much less noisy at high ISO (493 ISO vs 132 ISO), has slightly better image quality (53.0 vs 41.0), has significantly more color depth (21.2 bits vs 19.6 bits) and takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 10 MP).

However, on average it records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 24fps), is significantly larger (prosumer size 124x90x74 mm vs compact 99x60x28 mm), has significantly narrower dynamic range (10.3 EV vs 11.6 EV), doesn't record high-speed movies (none vs 240 fps) and doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens).

Canon PowerShot G12 6 months newer $370 - $496	Significant advantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-G2) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Supports 24p More dynamic range: 11.2 EV vs 10.3 EV Significant disadvantages of the G12 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 7.6x5.7mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 161 ISO vs 493 ISO Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the G12 and DMC-G2 Supports RAW Good color depth: 20.4 bits vs 21.2 bits Flip-out screens
	Compare the Canon PowerShot G12 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX5 4 months newer $359	Significant advantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-G2) Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significantly smaller: Mid size 109x65x42 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Has boost ISO: 12,800 ISO vs None Significant disadvantages of the DMC-LX5 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 132 ISO vs 493 ISO Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the DMC-LX5 and DMC-G2 Very large sensors: 1/1.7" 8.3x6.2mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Supports RAW Great battery life: 400 shots vs 390 shots
	Compare the DMC-LX5 vs the DMC-G2
Canon Powershot S100 1 year newer $370 - $430	Significant advantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-G2) More dynamic range: 11.6 EV vs 10.3 EV Image stabilization: Lens vs None Higher resolution movies: 1080p @ 24fps vs 720p @ 30fps Significant disadvantages of the S100 (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/1.8" 7.5x5.5mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Much more noise at high ISO: 153 ISO vs 493 ISO Lacks an external mic jack common strengths of the S100 and DMC-G2 Supports RAW Good image quality: 50.0 vs 53.0 Good color depth: 20.7 bits vs 21.2 bits
	Compare the Canon Powershot S100 vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Generally, some of the advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G2 compared to travel zoom competitors include: it takes much higher resolution photos (12 MP vs 9.7 MP), has a touch screen, has a screen which flips out, has a much larger sensor (four thirds 18.0x13.5mm vs 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm) and has an external mic jack.

However, on average it doesn't have a built-in GPS, records lower quality movies (720p @ 30fps vs 1080p @ 60fps), has a significantly lower resolution screen (460k dots vs 921k dots), is much larger (prosumer size 124x90x74 mm vs compact 105x59x34 mm) and doesn't have image stabilization (none vs lens).

Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v 10 months newer $319 - $330	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller: Compact 105x59x34 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Has a GPS Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX9v (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Screen does not flip out Much lower true resolution: 9.8 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the DSC-HX9v and DMC-G2 Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't Great battery life: 300 shots vs 390 shots Better sensor types: CMOS vs CMOS
	Compare the Sony Cybershot DSC-HX9v vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V 2 years newer $399	Significant advantages of the DSC-HX20V (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller: Compact 107x62x35 mm vs Prosumer size 124x90x74 mm Has a GPS Image stabilization: Lens vs None Significant disadvantages of the DSC-HX20V (vs the DMC-G2) Much smaller sensor: 1/2.3" 6.2x4.6mm vs Four thirds 18.0x13.5mm Screen does not flip out Much lower true resolution: 9.7 MP vs 12 MP common strengths of the DSC-HX20V and DMC-G2 Very good maximum light sensitivity: 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO Both can take 3D photos, many cameras like these don't Great battery life: 320 shots vs 390 shots
	Compare the Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX20V vs the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2