Panasonic G2
Mirrorless Camera
vs Panasonic GX1
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G2

Best price $400
  • Cheaper street price $400 vs $538
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1440k dots vs 460k dots
  • Has an External Mic jack GX1 does not

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GX1

Best price
$538
  • Significantly smaller body size 19 in³ vs 47 in³
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Better light sensitivity by 1 f-stop 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
  • Newer camera December 2011 vs May 2010
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 60fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 3 shots per sec

What the Panasonic G2 and Panasonic GX1 have in common

  • Weigh about the same 11.68 oz vs 11.22 oz
  • Similar image sensor size 225 in²
  • Same viewscreen size 3.1″ vs 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture
  • hot shoe

What’s missing from both the Panasonic G2 and the Panasonic GX1

  • No HDR processing
  • No 3D capture
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No Wi-Fi

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