Review on Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 12.1 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera
May 30, 2010 by eCamera Talk
Filed under Panasonic
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 is a 12.1 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-Inch Touch Screen LCD and 14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6 MEGA OIS Lens,it is a digital, interchangeable lens system camera with a movable LCD that allows for touch-control, and the successor to the award-winning and revolutionary Lumix G1, which was the world’s first Micro Four Thirds digital camera. People are very happy with such a camera.
On the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 camera, the intuitive touch-control shooting elevates the camera’s operability, letting the user adjust auto focus (AF) simply by touching the subject on the large 3.0-inch 460,000-dot high- resolution LCD. The Lumix G2, also shoots 720p High Definition video using the AVCHD Lite format, and joins the Lumix G10 as part of the Lumix G Micro System.
What’s more, the Lumix G2 records 1280 x 720 HD videos in the AVCHD Lite format, which increases recording capacity and is highly compatible with audio-visual equipment. With a dedicated video record button, users can easily start recording a video. So I think you guys will love this camera too.
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 camera comes with a lot of attractive features, let’s take a look.
Features:
Touch-screen Operation with 3.0-inch Free-angle LCD Featuring Full-time Live View and Contrast AF System
The DMC-G2 features a touch-screen operation with 3.0-inch free-angle LCD featuring Full-time Live View and high-speed Contrast AF System. While shooting, auto focus can be set at the desired part of the frame by simply touching the subject to activate the AF in both photo and movie recording.
12.1-megapixel Live MOS Sensor and Intelligent Resolution Technology with Venus Engine HD II
The 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor is advantageous for photo and movie recording with its high S/N, thanks to a circuit structure that is unaffected by the noise generated in each of the circuits.
Artistic Images with My Color Mode, Peripheral Defocus Mode and Motion Picture P Mode
My Color Mode makes it easy to customize color effects to match your favor for both photos and movies. In still image recording, the Peripheral Defocus Mode automatically adjusts the focus to match the AF area you positioned while gently defocusing the foreground and background to emphasize the subject.
HD Movie in AVCHD Lite and HDMI Compatibility Featuring VIERA Link
The DMC-G2 can record HD movie of 720P in AVCHD Lite with high sound quality of Dolby Digital Creator. Just press the Motion Picture Button, and shooting begins.
Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. Based on the Micro Four Thirds System Standard Suitable for a wide range of scenes from portrait to landscape photography, the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. offers a zoom range of 28-84mm (35mm equivalent) while featuring its compact size and light weight.
Of course, these are just the key features this Panasonic camera offers, you’ll find out more when you get the camera.
Specs:
- Touch-screen operation with 3-inch free-angle LCD and Contrast AF system
- Includes Lumix G Vario 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S. lens
- Dual Full-time Live View for LCD and LVF
- 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and Intelligent Resolution technology
- HD Movie in AVCHD Lite and HDMI compatibility featuring Viera Link
Price as Reviewed: $799.00 (on Amazon)
So what’s your opinion on the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 12.1 MP Live MOS Interchangeable Lens Camera?
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