Testseek.co.uk have collected 85 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2.
May 2010
(83%)
85 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(88%)
9 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Excellent electronic viewfinder
High-resolution
Articulating display
Touchscreen-based autofocus and shooting
Vivid
Crisp image quality
Quality build and looks
Innovative touchscreen AF
Decent 720p HD movie mode
Reasonable kit lens
Dedicated video record button
Angle-adjustable high res LCD with touch screen convenience
Easy to use
Pluses
Powerful image stabilisation on a responsive camera
Good quality electronic viewfinder
Moveable touchscreen LCD display is useful
Effective and useful iA mode
Electronic noise well handled
One-touch HD video
Lightweight
Surprisingly good image quality
Fast
SLR quality in a more compact body
Articulated touchscreen
Good quality standard lens
HD video with external mic input
Manual controls
Touchscreen LCD
720p HD video (plus stereo sound)
Lots of good quality lenses
The editors didn't like
Duplication of physical and touchscreen controls
Hyper-complicated features
Limited choice of lenses
Some eccentric layout
Movie-mode tweaks could be simplerl
Not 1080p HD recording
Limited RAW editing software
Pricey. Anyone adopting the Micro Four Thirds system from scratch should check out the cheaper
Pared down version in the G10
Minuses
Loud shutter release
No 1080p video or stereo sound
Interface is somewhat complicated for a generalist camera
Requires investment in a new camera system
Almost fully automated operation could frustrate experienced photographers
No in-body anti shake
Expensive
Video only 720p not 1080p
Electronic viewfinder not as good as optical one
High ISO image quality
Expect to pay a little more than most other hybrid systems
Abstract: 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...
The Panasonic G2 is an excellent camera. Form, function and performance are rock solid with this Micro Four Thirds shooter. The AF speed, image quality and feature set rivals what the best of the entry-level DSLR crowd is offering right now.It has th...
Abstract: January 2009. That was the month the first micro-4/3 camera went on sale: The []. Its DSLR exterior belied the revolution within, for this was the first advanced digital camera to feature a large sensor but do away with the mirror-box and prism o...
Abstract: 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. ...
While the Panasonic G2's video mode is easy to use, it doesn't have that many manual controls or features. Instead of offering full aperture control, the camera implements a strange "peripheral defocus" option that is a simplified form of depth of fie...
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, ...
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 handling, Touch screen adds a couple of very useful features, doesn't replace extensive external controls, Very useful status panel and quick menu allow di
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, User interface looking a bit dated (and possibly a bit daunting to the first time user), Some touch-screen menus a bit fiddly,
It might well be a case of evolution, not revolution, but the G2 is a solid upgrade to an already accomplished camera that addresses the single biggest criticism aimed at its predecessor (the lack of video capture) and throws in some neat new features...
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 ...
Abstract: Review Date: June 28, 2010 Photoxels Editor’s Choice 2010 – Compact DIL/DSLR This Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Review is based on a production model. All sample images are unretouched, except where specified. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 adds touchscreen f...
The G2 has plenty to offer with an articulating touch screen LCD, high-resolution EVF, and HD video recording. It delivers the solid image quality we've come to expect from Panasonic's MFT cameras.
