Panasonic LUMIX G2 Mirrorless Camera

The Panasonic LUMIX G2 is a Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera built around a 12MP sensor processed by the Venus Engine HD II image processor. It covers an ISO range of 100 to 6400, giving photographers flexibility across a range of lighting conditions. The autofocus system uses contrast detection across 23 focus points, and includes subject tracking for moving subjects. Burst shooting is supported at up to 3.2 fps, with a maximum still resolution of 4000x3000 pixels. Color space options include both sRGB and Adobe RGB for stills.

On the video side, the G2 records at up to 720p with frame rate options of 60fps, 50fps, and 30fps in 8-bit color. A 2.5mm stereo microphone input is available for external audio recording. The camera features a 3.0-inch fully articulated TFT LCD touchscreen at 460,000 dots, complemented by an electronic viewfinder with 1,440,000 dots resolution at 60Hz refresh. A built-in pop-up flash is included alongside a hot shoe for external flash units. The body is constructed from polycarbonate and plastic with a metal chassis, measures 124 x 84 x 74 mm, and weighs 428g. Storage is handled via SD, SDHC, and SDXC cards. The battery is the DMW-BLB13, rated for approximately 360 shots per charge under CIPA standard testing. Connectivity includes USB, Mini HDMI output, and a 2.5mm mic input, though Wi-Fi and Bluetooth are not featured.