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Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 Pro Reviews

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www.whatdigitalcamera.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

At first glance the Panasonic G2 may seem like a G1 with an HD Movie mode latched on - but it's oh so much more of a success than that. After getting to grips with the new touchscreen LCD it becomes apparent that both first-time and more advanced users can garner a lot from this system. The variety of lenses available to expand on the system puts current competitors in the shade, Panasonic's contrast-detect AF system is class-leading and the new Movie mode is highly functional. At just under £600 it's not the cheapest Micro System camera on the market, and the highest ISO settings do suffer from excess image noise. These small issues brushed aside, though, and if you're willing to work with an Electronic Viewfinder, the G2 is a standout Micro Four Thirds camera.

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Jun 02, 2011

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shutterbug‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Cameras like the Panasonic G2 pose an interesting alternative to those who do not want to carry around a full-fledged D-SLR body and lenses, with the emphasis here on light weight and portability. The system sits between the point-and-shoot and D-SLR worlds, with the bells and whistles of very advanced point-and-shoots and the lens interchangeability of D-SLRs, with very good quality video to boot. I was very impressed with the image stabilization system and metering options. I was less than impressed with the small buttons and possible accidental activation of unwanted functions. And for me, the jury is still out on the whole touchscreen thing; it was interesting and fun but I am a bit concerned about the long-term effects of continually prodding and jabbing the monitor.

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Dec 01, 2010

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Panasonic DMC-G2 is one of the best all-rounders I have tried lately. The kit lens has no macro, yet I was still able to get in good and close. While the tele-photo end didn't get me too near, it’s certainly sufficient for non-wildlife photographers amongst us, and for small groups of people, it is perfect.

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Aug 20, 2010

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expertreviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Panasonic's G2 is a well-specified camera and the new kit lens is a great upgrade, but its image quality still can't match comparably priced DSLRs.

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Jul 20, 2010

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LetsGoDigital‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 is a very user-friendly system camera with excellent ease of use and a low learning curve. It is a camera that replaces the DSLR camera with ease and actually has more to offer. The Panasonic G2 will take the beginner photographer by the hand and tempt him or her to taking high quality photos and video clips without needing to have any basic knowledge of photography. The much appraised iA mode also makes this possible, and processes every difficult situation effortlessly. It is a splendid all-round system camera, with which Panasonic manages to take the leading role in this segment.

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DigitalCameraReview‘s review Edit Like Unlike

I was impressed with the Panasonic Lumix G2. It's a solidly-built, well constructed camera. All of the controls work smoothly and quickly. The camera's many dedicated buttons mean that you rarely have to consult the menu, something I greatly appreciated. The swiveling LCD is a pleasure to use, as is the high resolution electronic viewfinder.

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Jun 18, 2010

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PhotographyBLOG‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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.

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Jul 08, 2010

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reghardware‘s review Edit Like Unlike

It’s easy to like this camera in terms of concept and compactness. Image quality does seem like work in progress, which had been implied by Panasonic right from the start. Certainly there’s room for improvement, and it will be interesting to compare and contrast how refined the G2 becomes from the pre-production samples on show now and the retail models coming in June.

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Mar 08, 2010

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PC Pro‘s review Edit Like Unlike

A highly capable camera with a touchscreen and superb EVF, but image quality and build are a tad disappointing

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Jul 30, 2010

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PhotoRadar‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Panasonic G2 boasts a touch-screen fold-out LCD and HD movie shooting – but are they worth paying a premium for? Get our verdict here…

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May 25, 2010

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DP Review‘s review Edit Like Unlike

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 to boot. The most obvious is, of course, the adoption of touch screen technology - a first in this type of camera - which revolutionizes focus point selection and provides an alternative way to controlling many of the G2's functions, but there are other, less headline-grabbing refinements (such as moving the control wheel to the back of the camera) that improve the already excellent handling.

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Jul, 2010

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ephotozine‘s review Edit Like Unlike

During testing the G2 provided me with plenty of images with excellent sharpness across the frame, all without breaking my back due to the small size and light weight. Priced at £590, it is a little more expensive than an entry-level SLR costs, but whether this represents good value or not will entirely depend on your personal outlook.

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Jun 21, 2010

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Pocket-lint‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The G2's touchscreen functionality aligns it where all current technology is headed - from the mobile phone in your pocket to the ticket machine you buy train tickets from. Far from being gimmicky, touch adds that extra dimension that makes perfect sense for quick-selecting AF points or utilising the camera's subject-tracking AF mode.

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May 20, 2010

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PC Advisor‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The best combination here of image quality, camera build and features, we highly recommend the Panasonic Lumix G2’s one-touch HD video recording, choice of viewfinders and its tiltable LCD. Buying in to the Micro FourThirds concept in the first place isn’t cheap, but if you’re up for the investment, this excellent camera is the model to choose.

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Jun 01, 2010

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TechRadar UK‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Lumix G2 is the latest Micro Four Thirds camera from Panasonic. If you're looking for a real do-it-all camera, the Lumix DMC-G2 is an excellent buy. It packs in lots of features for the price and the quality electronics deliver impressive still and video images. While it may seem expensive at first glance, you get a lot of innovative camera for your money, and it is worth getting just for the touchscreen wizardry, intelligent auto modes and quality HD movies.

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Jun 11, 2010

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CNET Reviews‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Although the photos look a hair noisier and overprocessed compared with many competitors, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 has a lot to recommend about it--including a flip-and-twist touch-screen and speedy performance

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Apr 26, 2010

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www.trustedreviews.com‘s review Edit Like Unlike

The Panasonic Lumix G2 is only an incremental upgrade from the original G1, but most of the changes are for the better. The touch-screen is, as always, just a gimmick, but the video mode is good. Build quality, performance and image quality are all still of a very high standard, but you can get better results from a full-size DSLR of the same price.

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May 17, 2010

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The Imaging Resource‘s review Edit Like Unlike

Its predecessor set new benchmarks for EVF quality, and also established a whole new category of mirrorless, interchangeable-lens digital cameras, so its natural that we'd expect a lot from the Panasonic G2. In many ways, the Panasonic G2 delivers, with the same high-resolution electronic viewfinder and the wide, articulating LCD, now enhanced with the magic of touch to set things like focus and simple Quick Menu selections.

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May 04, 2010

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