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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 comparison

Head-to-head camera performance analysis

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

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$329.99

SLR-style mirrorless

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1

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$0

SLR-style mirrorless

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
47
66 out of 140
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 wins
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
44
61 out of 140
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Quick Spec Comparison

SpecificationPanasonic Lumix DMC-G2Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1
Sensor SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
ISO Range100 - 6400100 - 1600
Storage Slots11
Weather SealingYesYes
Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds

Image Quality (DXO Overall)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 5/10
5
5
5353

Resolution

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 4/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 4/10
4
4
1212

Low Light Performance

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 1/10
1
1
ISO 493ISO 463

Max ISO Score

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 1/10
5
1
ISO 6400ISO 1600
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 leads by 4 points

Dynamic Range

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 7/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 7/10
7
7
10.3 EV10.3 EV

Autofocus System

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 1/10
1
1
0 points0 points

Video Capabilities

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 2/10
3
2
1280 x 720None
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 leads by 1 point

Burst Speed

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 5/10
5
5
33

Battery Life

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 3/10
3
3
360330

Viewfinder Quality

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 5/10
5
5
1,440k dotsn/a

Portability

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 10/10
10
10
428360

Lens Ecosystem

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses

Value for Money

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 10/10
10
10
$329.99$0

Durability

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1: 1/10
1
1
11

Comparison Summary

Categories Won
2
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
Tied Categories
12
Equal performance
Categories Won
0
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1