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Predecessor: |
Panasonic G1
G1 vs G2
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Panasonic G7
G7 vs G85
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Successor: |
Panasonic G3
G2 vs G3
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Panasonic G95
G85 vs G95
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Model Number: |
G2 |
G85 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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G80, G81 |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$799.95 |
$999.99 |
Street Price: |
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$831.32 |
Date Available: |
2010-05-30 |
2016-10-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
21.8 oz
(618 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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25.7 oz
(728 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.9 x
3.3 x
2.9 in.
(124 x
84 x
74 mm)
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5.1 x
3.5 x
2.9 in.
(128 x
89 x
74 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
16.0 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
3.77 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3, 3:2 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
53 |
71 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.2 |
22.8 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.3 |
12.5 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
493 |
656 |
Image Resolution: |
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) |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4592 x 3064
(14.1 MP,
3:2), 4592 x 2584
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1), 3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3), 3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2), 3840 x 2160
(8.3 MP,
16:9), 2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2), 1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.21), RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.3 |
9.4 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (60/50/30)
848x480 (30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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3840x2160 (30p/24p)
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (30p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG |
MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
Panasonic 12-60mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH POWER OIS LUMIX G VARIO (H-FS12060); 11 elements in 9 groups, including 1 ED and 3 aspherical elements |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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24 -
120mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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12 -
60mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
5.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) |
f/3.5 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/22; 7 diaphragm blades (circular) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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20 cm to Infinity
7.9 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
58.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x or 4x |
2x, 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Face Detect, AF Tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Touch AF (4 modes) |
Contrast Detection with DFD: Face detection, AF Tracking, 49-area-focusing, Custom Multi, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint; Quick AF, Continuous AF, AF+MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch AF/AE Function, Touch Pad AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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EVF / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
EVF: 2360K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.48x / 0.74x (35mm eq.) magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -4.0 to +4.0 diopter range, eye sensor (high/low sensitivity) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
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2,360,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
0.74x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.40x |
1.48x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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1,040,000 dots
(347,000 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
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Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, Intelligent ISO |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 100 (extended), 200 - 25600; in 1 or 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2/3/4, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/16000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
1728-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 (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) |
C1, C2; Scene: Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illumination, Handheld Night Shot, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome, Panorama Shot ; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, Old Days, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Monochrome, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Toy Pop, Bleach Bypass, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Fantasy, Star Filter, One Point Color, Sunshine |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Auto*, Auto/Red-eye Reduction*, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off * For iA, iA+ only. |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
11.0 m /
36.1 ft.
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6.4 m /
21.0 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
GN=6.4m (21 feet) at ISO 100, 9.0m (29.5 feet) at ISO 200; range is lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Full TTL exposure |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
RAW (RW2), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD Lite (H.264), MotionJPEG |
MP4, AVCHD, AVCHD Progressive |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
Optional wired or via Wi-Fi |
Connections (extended): |
2.5mm stereo mic/remote socket, combined AV/USB connector, mini HDMI (Type-C) |
Micro HDMI (Type-D), Micro-B USB 2.0, 3.5mm external mic jack, 2.5mm wired remote jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.70 |
<0.3 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.78 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
5 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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<0.3 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.3 |
9.4 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
9 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.6 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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50 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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9.4 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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41 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.42 seconds |
0.20 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.135 seconds |
0.046 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.68 seconds |
0.42 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.120 seconds |
0.046 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
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Startup Time: |
1.0 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
4.0 seconds |
2.5 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
360 shots |
330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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320 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary H-FS014042 7.2v 1250mAh |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v, 1200mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, QuickTime, USB Driver |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO and SILKYPIX Developer available as free downloads |
OS Compatibility: |
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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. |
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