Canon XS vs Panasonic G2 Specifications

APS-C 328.6mm²
10.1 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS XS (Rebel XS, Canon 1000D)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2

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Prices:
Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:		Panasonic G1 G1 vs G2
Successor:	Canon T3 XS vs T3	Panasonic G3 G2 vs G3
General
Model Number:	XS	G2
Alternate Model Number(s):	EOS 1000D, EOS Kiss F
Camera Format:	SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$699.99	$799.95
Street Price:	$439.79
Date Available:	2008-08-15	2010-05-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	25.0 oz (710 g) includes batteries, kit lens	21.8 oz (618 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.0 x 3.8 x 2.4 in. (126 x 98 x 62 mm)	4.9 x 3.3 x 2.9 in. (124 x 84 x 74 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	CMOS	Live MOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Canon	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	10.1	12.1
Sensor Format:	APS-C	4/3
Sensor size:	328.56mm² (22.20mm x 14.80mm)	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	5.71 microns	4.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	1.6x	2.0x
Aspect Ratio:	3:2	4:3, 3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:		53
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):		21.2
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):		10.3
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):		493
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	3888 x 2592 (10.1 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 1936 x 1288 (2.5 MP, 3:2)	4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1)
Image File Format:	JPEG, 12-bit Raw	JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	2.9	3.3
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	Yes
Movie Resolution:		1280x720 (60/50/30) 848x480 (30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format:		AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG
Composite Video Out:	Yes	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	Yes
Video Usable as Viewfinder:		No
HD Video Out:	No	Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	Micro Four Thirds
Lens:	Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS	Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	29 - 88mm	28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):	18 - 55mm	14 - 42mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 / f/ 5.6 - 38	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele)
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	52.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	Yes
Digital Zoom:	No	Yes
Digital Zoom Values:	n/a	2x or 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	TTL-SIR, phase detection w/ 7 AF points	Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch AF (4 modes)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	Yes
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	Optical / LCD	EVF / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	SLR type; Fixed eye-level pentamirror (0.95%, 0.81x mag, 21mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter)	EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor
Focus Peaking:	No	No
EVF Resolution:	n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.51x	0.70x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	0.81x	1.40x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	2.5	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 dots	460,000 dots
Touchscreen:	No	No
Articulating Screen:	No	Yes
Tilt Swivel Screen:	No
Selfie Screen:	No
Max Playback Zoom:	10.0x	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):	1600
Minimum ISO (native):	100
ISO Settings:	ISO 100 - 800 (basic zone), ISO 100 - 1600 (creative zone, 1 stop increments)	Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, daylight, shade, cloudy, tungsten, white fluorescent light, flash, custom	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 30 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	35-zone TTL evaluative, partial, or center-weighted average	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	Yes
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	Yes
Creative Exposure Modes:	Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off, Program	Portrait (Normal/Soft Skin/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Scenery (Normal/Nature/Architecture/Creative), Sports (Normal/Outdoor/Indoor/Creative), Close-up (Flower/Food/Objects/Creative), Night Portrait (Night Portrait/Night Scenery/Illuminations/Creative), SCN (Sunset/Party/Baby 1,2/Pet/Periph. Defocus)
Self Timer:	2 or 10 seconds	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II auto flash	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	13.0 m / 42.7 ft.	11.0 m / 36.1 ft.
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync:	1/200	1/160
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	Hot Shoe
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	12-bit Raw	RAW, RAW + JPEG
Movie File Format:		AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional Wired (RS-60E3)	Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote
Connections (extended):	Wired remote socket	2.5mm stereo mic/remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.42	0.70
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.69	0.78
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	5	5
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	2.9	3.3
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	7	9
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.16 seconds	0.42 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.104 seconds	0.135 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.17 seconds	0.68 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.087 seconds	0.120 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Live View Pre-focused: 0.164
Startup Time:	0.3 seconds	1.0 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.0 seconds	0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.3 seconds	4.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		360 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	500 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary LP-E5	Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium Ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary LP-E5 Lithium Ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:
Internal Charging Supported:
Software
Included Software:	ZoomBrowser EX / ImageBrowser, PhotoStitch, EOS Utility, Picture Style Editor, Digital Photo Professional, PTP TWAIN Driver (Windows 2000)	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, USB Driver
OS Compatibility:	Windows 2000 / XP / Vista, OS X v10.3-10.5
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:		720p HD Movies (AVCHD Lite or Motion JPEG), Touch-screen Articulating LCD, 2.5mm Stereo Mic/Remote Socket, Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. Available in black, red or blue.