Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
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$0
SLR-style mirrorless
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Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
panasonic
$329.99
SLR-style mirrorless
See Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 full specs
Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
43
69 out of 160
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 wins
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
46
74 out of 160
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 1600 | 100 - 6400 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | No | No |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Sensor Size
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 3/10
3
3
Four ThirdsFour Thirds
Storage Slots
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10
5
5
11
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10
5
5
5353
Resolution
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 4/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 4/10
4
4
1212
Low Light Performance
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10
1
1
ISO 463ISO 493
Max ISO Score
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10
1
5
ISO 1600ISO 6400
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 leads by 4 points
Dynamic Range
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 7/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 7/10
7
7
10.3 EV10.3 EV
Autofocus System
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10
1
1
0 points0 points
Video Capabilities
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 2/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 3/10
2
3
None1280 x 720
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 leads by 1 point
Burst Speed
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10
5
5
33
Battery Life
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 3/10
3
3
330360
Viewfinder Quality
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10
5
5
n/a1,440k dots
Portability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 10/10
10
10
360428
Lens Ecosystem
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses
Value for Money
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 10/10
10
10
$0$329.99
Durability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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