Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G1
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-G2

Updated (May, 2011): Compare the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Touch screen
 Touch screen
Less buttons
Screen flips out
 Flip-out screen
Great for movies
3D
 Takes 3D photos
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
External mic jack
 External mic jack
Record higher quality audio with a microphone
Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Badge
 Built-in focus motor
Autofocuses with more lenses
Size
 Really small
Standard size 124x84x45 mm
Thickness
 Thin
1.8"

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G1
Size Significantly smaller 124x84x45 mm vs 124x90x74 mm
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 More than 40% smaller
Thickness Much thinner 1.8" vs 2.9"
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 Around 40% thinner
Light sensitivity (boost) Has boost ISO 3,200 ISO vs None
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 Allows taking photos in darker situations, often at the cost of additional noise in the image
Lowest price Cheaper $499.99 vs $641.99
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 The best price we've seen is $142 cheaper (more than 20% less)
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-G2
Movie format Shoots movies 720p @ 30fps vs None
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 Shoots HD (720p) video as well as still pictures
Touch screen Has a touch screen Yes vs No
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 Fewer buttons to worry about and direct interaction with camera menus
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 1,600 ISO
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 The DMC-G2's maximum light sensitivity is 2 f-stops better
Low light performance Slightly lower noise at high ISO 493 ISO vs 463 ISO
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 The DMC-G2 has a slight edge (0.1 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
Color depth Better color depth 21.2 bits vs 21.1 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.1 more bits of color
Weight Slightly lighter 416 g vs 430 g
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 Almost the same
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
37 vs 42
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2.

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 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
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Uses Travel score Travel
On holiday or vacation
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5
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Sports score Sports
Fast action, sometimes indoors
1
7
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Features Color accuracy Color accuracy
White balance in varied lighting
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6
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Autofocus peformance Still image focusing
Speed and accuracy
5
5
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Manual controls Manual settings
How quickly and easily you can change settings
4
4
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Build quality Build quality
Is it sturdy, well made, plastic or metal
5
4
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similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Viewfinder Both have digital viewfinders Help
Digital
Lens availability Many lenses available Help
26 lenses
Longest exposure Long exposures Help
60 seconds
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Weight Heavy Help
DMC-G1:430 g
DMC-G2:416 g
Size Large Help
DMC-G1:124x84x45 mm
DMC-G2:124x90x74 mm
True resolution Capture low resolution images Help
12 MP
Movie format One shoots movies Help
DMC-G1:None
DMC-G2:720p @ 30fps
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
10.3 EV
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Screen resolution Low resolution screens Help
460k dots
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$549 body only
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$1,199 - $1,499 with 14-140mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Lowest price Is significantly more expensive
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH2 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GH2 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 - $379 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
External mic jack Lacks and external mic jack
Battery life Has a significantly shorter battery life
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$550 with 14-42mm lens
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
Thickness Is thicker
Sensor cleaning Lacks a self cleaning sensor
Compare the Lumix DMC-G10 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Lumix DMC-G10 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Olympus PEN E-PL1

Olympus PEN E-PL1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$280 - $299 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Autofocus Focuses automatically while shootting video
Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the PEN E-PL1 vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Canon EOS Rebel T2i

Canon Rebel T2i

Entry-level DSLR

$499 - $949 body only

$579 - $867 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is slightly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the Rebel T2i vs the Lumix DMC-G2
Nikon D3100

Nikon D3100

Entry-level DSLR

$834 body only

$500 - $984 with 18-55mm lens
Low light performance Is significantly less noisy at high ISO
Movie format Records higher quality movies
Longest exposure Significantly shorter exposures
Thickness Is thicker
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G1
Compare the D3100 vs the Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$754 body only

$922 - $964 with 14-42mm lens
Movie format Shoots movies
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
Viewfinder No viewfinder
Color depth Worse color depth
Compare the Lumix DMC-GX1 vs the Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages

No significant competitors found that are specific to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2.

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