Canon Rebel
T2i
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G1

Updated (February, 2011): Compare the Canon Rebel T3i vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Canon EOS Rebel T2i

86
"Excellent detail and resolution"
dpreview.com | talking about the T2i's image-quality
"Since the body shell is virtually identical to the EOS 500D that it replaces, the handling is also virtually identical, meaning the grip still feels a bit fiddly unless you're got very delicate hands."
dpreview.com | talking about the T2i's feel

Reasons to buy the Canon Rebel T2i

Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 30fps
Screen resolution
 High resolution screen
1,040k dots
Size
 Really small
Prosumer size 129x98x62 mm
True resolution
 High true resolution
17.9 MP
Supports 24p
 24p movies
For that film look
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

23

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Size
 Really small
Standard size 124x84x45 mm
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Thickness
 Thin
1.8"
Weight
 Light-weight
430 g
Longest exposure
 Long exposures
60 seconds

differences

Advantages of the Canon T2i
Movie format Shoots movies 1080p @ 30fps vs None
Help
 Shoots Full HD (1080p) video as well as still pictures
Screen resolution Significantly higher resolution screen 1,040k dots vs 460k dots
Help
 Around 2.5x higher resolution screen
Overall image quality Better image quality 66.0 vs 53.0
Help
 More than 20% better image quality
Lens availability Much more lenses available 162 lenses vs 26 lenses
Help
 More than 6x more lenses available
True resolution Much higher true resolution 17.9 MP vs 12 MP
Help
 Capture around 50% more detail in your photos
Color depth Better color depth 22.1 bits vs 21.1 bits
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 Distinguishes 1 more bits of color
Dynamic range More dynamic range 11.5 EV vs 10.3 EV
Help
 1.2 f-stops more dynamic range
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The T2i's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 784 ISO vs 463 ISO
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 The T2i has a slight edge (0.8 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 12,800 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
Help
 The T2i's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Viewfinder Has an optical viewfinder Pentamirror vs Digital
Help
 Optical viewfinders save battery life and are more detailed
Continuous shooting Shoots slightly faster 3.7 fps vs 3 fps
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 More than 20% faster continuous shooting
Canon EOS Rebel T2i Learn more about
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G1
Size Smaller 124x84x45 mm vs 129x98x62 mm
Help
 More than 40% smaller
Thickness Thinner 1.8" vs 2.4"
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 Around 30% thinner
Weight Lighter 430 g vs 530 g
Help
 Around 20% lighter
Longest exposure Significantly longer exposures 60s vs 30s
Help
 2x longer exposures
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Learn more about
the Panasonic DMC-G1
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent digital cameras, and ignoring price

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Canon Rebel T2i
86 vs 23
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Canon EOS Rebel T2i. This recommendation, however, should be taken with a grain of salt since it doesn't always make sense to compare a entry-level DSLR with a mirrorless interchangeable-lens.

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similarities

Compared to recent digital cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Interchangeable lenses Both support interchangeable lenses, which is uncommon in cameras similar to these Help
Many lenses to choose from
Supports RAW Supports RAW Help
Better editing
True resolution Capture very high resolution images Help
T2i:17.9 MP
DMC-G1:12 MP
External flash Support external flash Help
Better lighting
Viewfinder Viewfinders Help
T2i:Pentamirror
DMC-G1:Digital
Sensor type Better sensor types Help
Better in low light
Fastest shutter speed Fast max shutter speeds Help
1/4000 of a second
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
T2i:30s
DMC-G1:60s
Autofocus No video autofocus Help
Manual focus only
Weight Heavy Help
T2i:530 g
DMC-G1:430 g
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Canon Rebel T3i

Canon Rebel T3i

Entry-level DSLR

$609 - $800 body only

$709 - $1,180 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the Rebel T3i vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$500 - $984 with 18-55mm lens
Movie continuous focus Can focus continuously while recording movies
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
Thickness Is thicker
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the D3100 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Nikon D90

Nikon D90

Entry-level DSLR

$869 - $897 body only

$1,099 - $1,200 with 18-105mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the D90 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the D90 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Pentax K-r

Pentax K-r

Entry-level DSLR

$649 body only

$540 - $579 with 18-55mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the K-r vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the K-r vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Sony Alpha NEX-5

Sony Alpha NEX-5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$569 with 18-55mm lens
Size Is slightly smaller
Light sensitivity Significantly higher maximum light sensitivity
Viewfinder Doesn't have a viewfinder
Built-in flash Doesn't have a built-in flash
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the Alpha NEX-5 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Canon EOS Digital Rebel XTi

Entry-level DSLR

$625 with 18-55mm lens
Live view Doesn't let you preview your photos on the screen
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XTi vs the Rebel T2i
Compare the EOS Digital Rebel XTi vs the Lumix DMC-G1

Canon EOS Rebel T2i Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon D5100

Nikon D5100

Entry-level DSLR

$650 - $749 body only

$600 - $750 with 18-55mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Overall image quality Better image quality
Lens focus motor Doesn't have a built-in focus motor
Size Larger
Compare the D5100 vs the Rebel T2i
Canon Rebel T3

Canon Rebel T3

Entry-level DSLR

$379 body only

$460 - $550 with 18-55mm lens
Battery life Significantly longer battery life
Weight Lighter
Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
Movie format Lower resolution movies
Compare the Rebel T3 vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS Rebel T1i

Canon Rebel T1i

Entry-level DSLR

$445 - $629 body only

$504 - $609 with 18-55mm lens
Shutter lag Slightly less shutter lag
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay
Supports 24p No 24p support
External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
Compare the Rebel T1i vs the Rebel T2i
Canon EOS 60D

Canon EOS 60D

Pro DSLR

$899 - $1,304 body only

$1,138 - $1,342 with 18-135mm lens
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Battery life Much longer battery life
Size Larger
Weight Significantly heavier
Compare the EOS 60D vs the Rebel T2i

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$642 - $649 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-G2 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$549 body only
Movie format Shoots movies
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$550 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Autofocus Video autofocus
Size Larger
Thickness Thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-G10 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$754 body only

$916 - $964 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 - $379 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Touch screen Has a touch screen
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Light sensitivity (boost) No boost ISO
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-G1

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