DMC-G2

Micro System Digital Camera

  • LUMIX G Micro System - Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera
  • Touch-screen Free-angle LCD & Contrast AF System
  • Dual Full-time Live View for LCD & LVF
  • 12.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor & Intelligent Resolution Technology
  • My Colour Mode, Peripheral Defocus Mode & Motion Picture P Mode
  • HD Movie AVCHD Lite & HDMI Compatibility
  • LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.

TYPE

TypeDigital interchangeable lens system camera
Recording mediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Image sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens MountMicro Four Thirds mount

IMAGE SENSOR

TypeLive MOS Sensor
Total pixels13.1 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels12.1 Megapixels
Colour filterPrimary colour filter
Dust reduction systemSupersonic wave filter

RECORDING SYSTEM

Recording file formatStill Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21), RAW, DPOF compatible / Still Image with Audio: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.21) + QuickTime / Motion Image: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime Motion JPEG
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image qualityRAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
File size(Pixels)
Still Image[4:3] 4000 x 3000(L), 2816 x 2112(M), 2048 x 1536(S) / [3:2] 4000 x 2672(L), 2816 x 1880(M), 2048 x 1360(S) / [16:9] 4000 x 2248(L), 2816 x 1584(M), 1920 x 1080(S) / [1:1] 2992 x 2992(L), 2112 x 2112(M), 1504 x 1504(S)
Motion Image (Motion JPEG)[4:3] VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps / QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps / [16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps / [HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps
Motion Image (AVCHD Lite: NTSC)[HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30fps)(SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps)
Motion Image (AVCHD Lite: PAL)[HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 25fps)(SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps)
Continuous recordable time (Motion images)AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 180 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 160 min with H-FS045200 / Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 180 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 160 min with H-FS045200
Actual recordable time (Motion images)AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to [SH]: Approx. 100 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 90 min with H-FS045200 / Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 100 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 90 min with H-FS045200

VIEWFINDER

TypeLive View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent)
Field of viewApprox. 100%
MagnificationApprox. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm camera equivalent) with 50mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Eye pointApprox.17.5mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter adjustment-4.0 ~ +4.0 m-1
Auto eye sensoryes

FOCUS

TypeContrast AF system
Focus modeAFS/AFC/MF
AF modeFace detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection / AF Tracking / Multi-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing)
AF detective rangeEV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100)
AF assist lampyes
AF lockAF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFS mode
OthersTouch shutter, Pre AF(Quick AF/Continuous AF), Touch MF Assist(5x, 10x)

EXPOSURE CONTROL

Light metering system144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering modeIntelligent Multiple/Center Weighted/Spot
Metering rangeEV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure modeProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
ISO sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity)Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / Intelligent ISO
Exposure compensation1/3EV Step ±3EV
AE lockAF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed
AE bracket3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV

WHITE BALANCE

White balanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 / Color temperature setting
White balance adjustmentBlue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
Color temperature setting2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis

SHUTTER SYSTEM

TypeFocal-plane shutter
Shutter speedStill Images: 1/4000 ~ 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4minutes)
Self timer2sec / 10sec / 10sec, 3 images
Remote controlRemote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)

SCENE MODE

Still Image SCN modePortrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / / Close-up(Flower/Food/Objects/Creative) / Night Portrait (Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Creative) / SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby 1,2/Pet/Peripheral Defocus)
Movie SCN modePortrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative) / Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative) / Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative) / Low-light / SCN (Sunset/Party/Portrait) / (Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Motion picture Button. Still Image SCN mode without corresponding Movie SCN mode is recorded in Normal mode or other related mode.)

BURST SHOOTING

Burst speedH: 3.2 frames/sec, M: 2.6 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (With Live View)
Number of recordable images7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed) / Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files) / (depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)

BUILT-IN-FLASH

TypeTTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 equivalent (ISO 100 ・m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash ModeAuto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Synchronization speedLess than 1/160 second
Flash output adjustment1/3EV Step ±2EV
Flash synchronization1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
Hot shoeTTL Auto with FL220/FL360/FL500(Optional)

LCD MONITOR

TypeLow temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor sizeFree-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle
Pixels460K dots
Filed of viewApprox. 100%
Monitor adjustmentBrightness (7 levels), Color (7 levels)
LCD modeOff / Auto Power LCD / Power LCD

LIVE VIEW

Digital zoom2x, 4x
Extra optical zoomStill image: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) / Motion image: 3.1x (SH/H/L in AVCHD Lite and HD/WVGA in Motion JPEG), 4.2x (VGA/QVGA in Motion JPEG)
Other functionsGuide Lines (3 patterns) / Real-time Histogram

FILM MODE

ColourStandard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Nostalgic / Vibrant
Black and whiteStandard / Dynamic / Smooth
OthersMy Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film

PLAYBACK

Playback modeNormal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slide show, Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/Motion Picture/Category/Favorite), / Favorite, Title Edit, Text Stamp, Resize, Cropping, Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display, Print Set, Protect, Face recognition Edit

IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE

ProtectionSingle / Multi or Cancel
EraseSingle / Multi / All / Except Favorite

PRINT

Direct PrintPictBridge compatible(Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable )

INTERFACE

USBUSB 2.0 High Speed
HDMIminiHDMI TypeC / Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system) / Audio: Stereo / Monaural
Audio video outputMonaural Type, NTSC/PAL
Remote / External microphone inputφ2.5mm. stereo mini jack
Built-in microphoneMonaural, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High
Speakeryes

LANGUAGE

OSD languageJapanese, English, German, French, Italian, Spanish

GENERAL

ColourBlack
Power
BatteryID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh) (Included) / Battery Charger/AC Adapter (Input: 110-240V AC, DC Cable is required)
Battery lifeCIPA standard: Approx. 360 images (LCD), Approx. 390 images (LVF) with H-FS014042 Approx. 340 images (LCD), Approx. 370 images (LVF) with H-FS045200
Dimensions (W x H x D)124 x 83.6 x 74mm / 4.88 x 3.29 x 2.91 in (excluding protrusions)
WeightApprox. 593g / 20.92 oz (SD card, Battery, 14-42mm lens included) / Approx. 371g / 13.09 oz (Body only)
Operating Environment
Operating temperature0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity10% to 80%
Standard Accessories
SoftwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition / SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE / QuickTimeTM / USB Driver
Standard accessoriesBattery Charger/AC Adapter / Battery Pack / Body Cap / AV Cable / USB Connection Cable / AC Cable / Shoulder Strap / Stylus pen / CD-ROM

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-1

Lens NameLUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
Lens Construction12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
MountMicro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizeryes
Focal Lengthf=14mm to 42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28mm to 84mm)
Aperture Type7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
ApertureF3.5(Wide) - F5.6(Tele)
Minimum ApertureF22
Closest Focusing Distance0.3m / 1ft
Maximum magnificationApprox. 0.16x / 0.32x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View75°(W)~29°(T)
General
Filter Sizeφ52mm / 2.05 in
Max. Diameterφ60.6mm / 2.39 in
Overall LengthApprox. 63.6mm / 2.50 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight [g]Approx. 165g
Weight [oz]Approx. 5.82oz
Standard AccessoriesLens Cap / Lens Hood / Lens Rear Cap / Lens Storage Bag

INTERCHANGEABLE LENS-2

Further Specifications

MY COLOR MODEExpressive/Retro/Pure/Elegant/Monochrome/Dynamic Art/Silhouette/Custom(Color/Brightness/Saturation/ adjustable)

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