Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 User manual

Touch-Control Shooting
*For an interchangeable lens system camera as of March 7, 2010.
– The World's First* in a System Camera
LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. /
MEGA O.I.S.
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA
O.I.S.
Continuous Recording Time 3 h 2 h 40 min
Actual Recording Time 1 h 40 min 1 h 30 min
AVCHD (SH mode) /Motion JPEG (HD mode)
http://panasonic.net/lumix
DMC-G2 / DMC-G10 Specifications
•AVCHD Lite motion images recorded onto an SD Memory Card or a DVD disc cannot be played from a device that does not
support the AVCHD standard. •The “AVCHD Lite” and “AVCHD Lite” logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and
Sony Corporation. AVCHD is a high-denition (HD) digital video recording / playback format jointly established by Panasonic
Corporation and Sony Corporation. AVCHD Lite is a subset of the AVCHD format for HD digital video cameras with HD video
recording restricted to 720P. The new “AVCHD Lite” logo and the “AVCHD Lite” license are restricted to devices within the
AVCHD Video Camera category. Digital cameras have been added to the AVCHD Video Camera category. For more details,
please refer to the “AVCHD Information Website”. http://www.avchd-info.org/ •The release date may differ depending
on the country. Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the optional
accessories that are available in your market. •The DMW-BLB13 comes with a function to check whether the battery and
unit can be safely used together. •Batteries made by other companies which have been certied by Panasonic may be used
with these units, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries. •Exercise care when
purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those
which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing. •Please conrm the latest information about batteries
on the following website. http://panasonic.co.jp/pavc/global/cs/info/battery.html (English) •When a lens that does not
support the Contrast AF function is mounted, operation will automatically switch to manual focus. Conrm the operation
information of compatible lenses at Customer support http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc (English). •The SDXC/
SDHC Memory Card can be used only if their logos are indicated on the equipment or in the operation manual. It cannot be
used with equipment that supports only the SD Memory Card. •Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby
Laboratories. •HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Denition Multimedia Interface are trademarks or registered trademarks of
HDMI Licensing LLC. •Microsoft® and Windows® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Microsoft Corporation
in the United States and/or other countries. •Apple®and Mac OS® are either registered trademarks or trademarks of
Apple Inc. in the United States and/or other countries. •QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered
trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.•Other names of systems and products mentioned in this brochure
are generally the registered trademarks or trademarks of the manufacturers
who developed the system or product concerned. •Some accessories are not
available in some countries. •Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •
Design, functions, and specications are subject to change without notice. •Overall
length of lens is from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount. •Some
functions may not work when lenses other than the included lens are used. Please
refer to Panasonic's website etc., for the latest information. •Availability of colors
and OSD languages may vary depending on the sales area. •Some sample images
are simulated. •The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by
copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would
infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder.
DMC-G2 DMC-G10
MY COLOR MODE My Color Mode
(Still image & Movie) Expressive /
Retro / Pure / Elegant / Monochrome /
Dynamic Art / Silhouette / Custom (Color
/ Brightness / Saturation / adjustable)
(Still Image only) Expressive / Retro /
Pure / Elegant / Monochrome / Dynamic
Art / Silhouette Custom (Color /
Brightness /Saturation / adjustable)
BURST SHOOTING
Burst speed
H: 3.2 frames / sec, M: 2.6 frames / sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames / sec (with Live
View)
Number of recordable images
7 images (when there are RAW les with the particular speed)
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW les)
(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
BUILT-IN-FLASH
Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN11 equivalent (ISO 100·m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash mode
Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction,
Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Synchronization speed Less than 1/160 second
Flash output adjustment 1/3EV Step ±2EV
Flash synchronization 1st. Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync.
Hot shoe TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
LCD MONITOR
Type Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT
LCD with Touch panel
Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT
LCD
Monitor size Free-angle 3.0 inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide
viewing angle
3.0 inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing
angle
Pixels 460K dots
Field of view Approx. 100%
Monitor adjustment Brightness (7 levels), Color (7 levels)
LCD mode Off / Auto Power LCD / Power LCD
LIVE VIEW
Digital zoom 2x, 4x
Extra optical zoom
Still image: Max.2x (Not effective with
L size recording. Magnication ratio
depends on the recording pixels and
aspect ratio.)
Motion image: 3.1x (SH / H / L in AVCHD
Lite and HD / WVGA in Motion JPEG),
4.2x (VGA / QVGA in Motion JPEG)
Still image: Max. 2x (Not effective with
L size recording. Magnication ratio
depends on the recording pixels and
aspect ratio.)
Motion image: 3.1x (HD / WVGA), 4.2x
(VGA / QVGA)
Other functions Guide Lines (3 patterns)
Real-time Histogram
FILM MODE
Color Standard / Dynamic / Nature / Smooth / Nostalgic / Vibrant
Black and white Standard / Dynamic / Smooth
Others My Film1 / My Film2 / Multi Film
PLAYBACK Playback mode
Normal playback, 30-thumbnail
display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar
display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.),
Slide show, Playback Mode (Normal
/ Picture / AVCHD Lite / Motion JPEG
/ Category / Favorite), Title Edit, Text
Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping,
Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate
Display, Favorite, Print Set, Protect,
Face recognition Edit
Normal playback, 30-thumbnail
display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar
display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.),
Slide show, Playback Mode (Normal
/ Picture / Motion Picture / Category
/Favorite), Favorite, Title Edit, Text
Stamp, Resize, Cropping, Aspect
Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display,
Print Set, Protect, Face recognition Edit
IMAGE
PROTECTION /
ERASE
Protection Single / Multi or Cancel
Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
PRINT Direct print PictBridge compatible (Print size, Layout, Date setting is selectable)
INTERFACE
USB USB 2.0 High Speed
HDMI
miniHDMI TypeC
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p
in PAL system)
Audio: Stereo / Monaural
miniHDMI TypeC
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p
in PAL system)
Audio: Monaural
Audio video output
Monaural Type, NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for North America
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for
details on the products that are available in your market.
Remote / External microphone input Ø2.5mm stereo mini jack Ø2.5mm Remote control only
Built-in microphone Monaural, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High
Speaker YES
LANGUAGE OSD language
English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese
(Traditional), Chinese (Simplied), Dutch, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic,
Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek
*Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details
on the OSD languages on the products that are available in your market.
POWER
Battery ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1250mAh) (Included)
Battery Charger/AC Adaptor (Input: 110-240V AC, DC Cable is required)
Battery life (CIPA standard*)
Approx. 360 images (LCD), Approx. 390
images (LVF) with H-FS014042
Approx. 340 images (LCD), Approx. 370
images (LVF) with H-FS045200
Approx. 380 images (LCD), Approx. 410
images (LVF) with H-FS014042
Approx. 350 images (LCD), Approx. 380
images (LVF) with H-FS045200
DIMENSIONS /
WEIGHT
Dimensions (W x H x D)
124 x 83.6 x 74 mm / 4.88 x 3.29 x 2.91
in (excluding protrusions)
124 x 83.6 x 74 mm / 4.88 x 3.29 x 2.91
in (excluding protrusions)
Weight
Approx. 593 g / 20.92 oz (SD card,
Battery, 14-42 mm lens included)
Approx. 810 g / 28.57 oz (SD card,
Battery, 45-200 mm lens included)
Approx. 371 g / 13.09 oz (Body only)
Approx. 558 g / 19.68 oz (SD card,
Battery, 14-42 mm lens included)
Approx. 775 g / 27.33 oz (SD card,
Battery, 45-200 mm lens included)
Approx. 336 g / 11.85 oz (Body only)
OPERATING
ENVIRONMENT
Operating temperature 0°C to 40°C (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
STANDARD
ACCESSORIES
Software
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE
QuickTime™
USB Driver
Standard accessories
Battery Charger/AC Adaptor, Battery
Pack, Body Cap, AV Cable, USB
Connection Cable, AC Cable, Shoulder
Strap, Stylus pen, CD-ROM
Battery Charger/AC Adaptor, Battery
Pack, Body Cap,
AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, AC
Cable, Shoulder Strap, CD-ROM
DMC-G2 DMC-G10
TYPE
Type Digital interchangeable lens system camera
Recording media SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Image sensor size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR
Type Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels 13.1 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels 12.1 Megapixels
Color lter Primary color lter
Dust reduction system Supersonic wave lter
RECORDING
SYSTEM
Recording le format
Still Image: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.21), RAW, DPOF compatible
Still Image with Audio: JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.21) + QuickTime
Motion Image: AVCHD Lite / QuickTime
Motion JPEG Motion Image: QuickTime Motion JPEG
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image quality RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
Color space sRGB, Adobe RGB
File size
(Pixels)
Still Image
[4:3] 4000 x 3000 (L), 2816 x 2112 (M), 2048 x 1536 (S)
[3:2] 4000 x 2672 (L), 2816 x 1880 (M), 2048 x 1360 (S)
[16:9] 4000 x 2248 (L), 2816 x 1584 (M), 1920 x 1080 (S)
[1:1] 2992 x 2992 (L), 2112 x 2112 (M), 1504 x 1504 (S)
Motion
Image
Motion
JPEG
[4:3] VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps / QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps
[16:9] WVGA : 848 x 480, 30fps
[HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps
AVCHD
Lite
NTSC
[HD] 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is
30fps)(SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps)
-
PAL
[HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is
25fps)(SH: 17Mbps, H: 13Mbps, L: 9Mbps)
-
Continuous recordable time
(Motion images)
AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to
[SH]: Approx. 180 min with H-FS014042
/ Approx. 160 min with H-FS045200
Motion JPEG with picture quality set to
[HD]: Approx. 180 min with H-FS014042
/ Approx. 160 min with H-FS045200
-
Actual recordable time (Motion
images)
AVCHD Lite with picture quality set to
[SH]: Approx. 100 min with H-FS014042
/ Approx. 90 min with H-FS045200
Motion JPEG with picture quality set to
[HD]: Approx. 100 min with H-FS014042
/ Approx. 90 min with H-FS045200
-
VIEWFINDER
Type
Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent) Live View Finder (202,000 dots equivalent)
Field of view Approx. 100%
Magnication
Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35mm camera
equivalent) with 50mm lens at innity;
-1.0 m-1
Approx. 1.04x / 0.52x (35mm camera
equivalent) with 50mm lens at innity;
-1.0 m-1
Eye point Approx.17.5mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter adjustment -4.0 - +4.0 m-1
Auto eye sensor Yes No
FOCUS
Type Contrast AF system
Focus mode AFS / AFC / MF
AF mode
Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-
focusing / 1-area-focusing
Touch (1- area-focusing in Face
detection / AF Tracking / Multi-area-
focusing / 1-area-focusing)
Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-
focusing / 1-area-focusing
AF detective range EV 0-18 (F3.5 lens, ISO 100)
AF assist lamp YES
AF lock AF/AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed in AFS mode
Others
Touch shutter, Pre AF (Quick AF /
Continuous AF), Touch MF Assist (5x, 10x)
Pre AF (Quick AF / Continuous AF),
MF Assist (5x, 10x)
EXPOSURE
CONTROL
Light metering system 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range EV 0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO 100)
Exposure mode Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
ISO sensitivity (Standard
Output Sensitivity) Auto / 100 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 / Intelligent ISO
Exposure compensation 1/3EV Step ±3EV
AE lock AF / AE LOCK button or Shutter button halfway pressed
AE bracket 3,5,7 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±2 EV
WHITE BALANCE
White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1,2 /
Color temperature setting
White balance adjustment Blue / amber bias, Magenta / green bias
Color temperature setting 2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket 3 exposures in blue / amber axis or in magenta / green axis
SHUTTER
Type Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed Still Images: 1/4000 - 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 4 minutes)
Self timer 2 sec / 10 sec / 10 sec, 3 images
Remote control Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
SCENE MODE
Still Image SCN mode
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 / Peripheral Defocus)
Movie SCN mode
Portrait (Normal / Soft Skin) / Scenery
(Normal / Nature / Architecture / Creative) /
Sports (Normal / Outdoor / Indoor / Creative)
/ Close-up (Flower / Food / Objects /Creative)
/ Low-light / SCN (Sunset/Party/Portrait)
(Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode
then pressing Motion picture Button. Still
Image SCN mode without corresponding
Movie SCN mode is recorded in Normal
mode or other related mode.)
-
•About the performance of Face Recognition function
Recognition performance varies greatly depending on shooting conditions, i.e., according to factors such as angles, facial
expression and lighting, so operation under all conditions cannot be guaranteed. Because the camera searches for faces
that are similar to registered faces, there are cases where the faces are not correctly recognized when the registered
image and the shooting image varies much. When facial characteristics are similar, particularly between parents and their
children or brothers and sisters, the camera may not distinguish the faces.
Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer Yes
Focal Length f=14mm to 42mm (35mm camera equivalent 28mm to 84mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture F3.5 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 0.3 m / 1 ft
Maximum Magnication Approx. 0.16x / 0.32x (35mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View 75° (W) - 29° (T)
Filter Size Ø52mm / 2.05 in
Max. Diameter Ø60.6mm / 2.39 in
Overall Length Approx. 63.6mm / 2.50 in (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight Approx. 165 g / 5.82 oz
Standard Accessories Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Lens Storage Bag
Partial restrictions on using Panasonic digital video cameras to play AVCHD Lite motion images recorded with the DMC-G2.
•AVCHD Lite motion images recorded with the image quality set to SH/H/L mode (1280 × 720) cannot be played on AVCHD-
compatible digital video cameras. •AVCHD motion images recorded with AVCHD-compatible digital video cameras cannot be
played on the DMC-G2. •More detailed information is available on our support site: http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc
*Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50% humidity; LCD on; Using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512MB); Using the supplied
battery; Using the supplied lens; Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (When the optical image
stabilizer is set to [Mode1]); Recording once every 30 seconds with full  ash every second recording; Turning the camera
off every 10 recordings; The number of recordable images decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode. CIPA
is an abbreviation of "Camera & Imaging Products Association".
LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
Specifications
NEW
NEW
•These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23ºC (73.4ºF) and a humidity of 50%. •The time available for recording
varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use. •Actual recordable time is
the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting /stopping
recording, zoom operation etc. *The length of recording time depends on the capacity of the SDHC/SD Memory Card. (Up to
the equivalent of 2 GB per motion-picture recording.)
DMC-G2 Battery Life When Recording HD Motion Pictures
(Approx.)

Compact cameras are convenient,
but sometimes you want to get more creative.
Digital SLR cameras can be difficult to handle and operate.
Now there's a new - generation system camera that gives you both
stunning images and super-easy operation – the DMC
–
G2.
The world's smallest and lightest* system camera, the remarkable DMC
–
G2
lets you capture exquisite images in all kinds of shooting situations.
You can make many of the settings by simply touching the LCD.
You're ready in an instant to shoot.
And with iA mode, you get great shots every time.
You can use the compact DMC
–
G2 to shoot high-quality HD movies, too.
Beautiful shots, easy-touch operation.
With the DMC
–
G2, a world of inspiring images is right at your fingertips.
*For an interchangeable lens system camera with movable LCD as of March 7, 2010.
**For an interchangeable lens system camera as of March 7, 2010.
Truly Touching Moments
The World's First** Touch-Operation System Camera
BLACK RED BLUE
02 03

Revolutionary Shooting
Ease and Comfort
04 05
Exposure: 1/100 sec, F3.5, ISO100

Just Touch
the Screen to Shoot
1-area AF
Multi-area AF
The DMC-G2 is the world's first* system
camera with touch-control shooting. Just
touch the LCD to indicate the subject, and
the DMC-G2 focuses on it instantly. Choose
from four AF modes (listed below) to match
the conditions. You can also operate the
auto focus and shutter release at the same
time with just a touch, for a completely new
way to shoot. *For an interchangeable lens
system camera as of March 7, 2010.
When you're in manual focus mode, touch an image on
the LCD and the DMC-G2 shows you a blown-up view of
that image instantly. This makes it easier to check that
you've got a sharp focus.
In iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, simply touch the subject
on the LCD and the DMC-G2 automatically selects the
optimal scene mode.
You can adjust the exposure
compensation by sliding your
finger on the aperture and
shutter speed settings in the
exposure meter shown on
the LCD. The range in which
appropriate exposure is not
possible is shown in red, so you can intuitively grasp the
corresponding aperture and shutter speed combinations.
Full-time Live View works with both the LCD and the Live View Finder.
This means that, no matter which way you shoot, you see – before you
shoot – how adjusting the exposure compensation, white balance,
aperture and even the shutter speed will affect the image. On the
DMC-G2, both the LCD and the Live View Finder boast true Full-time
Live View capability. The Live View Finder has large, approximately
1.4x (0.7x*) magnification and an approximate 100% field of view. This
combines with 1,440,000-dot equivalent resolution to make it easy to get
the exact image that you see through the lens.
*35mm camera equivalent.
A touch is all it takes
to make a variety of
settings, including photo
size, ISO sensitivity and
white balance. You spend
less time fiddling with
the camera and more
time getting great shots.
3.0-Inch Free-Angle LCD
with High 460,000-Dot Resolution
The large 3.0-inch LCD rotates 180º horizontally and 270º
vertically, making it easy for you to capture dynamic shots from
extreme angles without getting into an awkward position. And
when the lighting around you changes, the LCD backlighting level
automatically changes too, so you get comfortable, easy-on-the-
eyes viewing at all times.
Low angle shots near ground level
Live View Finder
Shutter Speed Effect
LCD
Tripod shots without having to crouch High angle shots over a crowd
A variety of touch-control operations make playback
quick, easy and more fun. For example, with Touch-
Scroll Playback you simply slide your finger across the
LCD to scroll through images. And with Touch-Zoom
Playback, you can simply touch a part of the image to
enlarge it to as much as 16x.
1-area AF in Face Detection
AF Tracking
Touch the screen, and the DMC-G2 locks on and automatically
"tracks" the subject as it moves, adjusting the focus settings for
best results.
This mode will point the auto focus
to a selected location while detecting
faces in the image. It lets you capture
creative shots by, for example, focusing
on a flower in front of a person, or
directing the focus to a person's eyes.
This mode lets you focus on the subject
in any part of the LCD – just touch the
screen to point it out. You also can
freely change the size of the AF frame.
The camera divides the 23 AF areas into
nine groups. When you select one of the
groups, the camera automatically selects
the optimal area from within that group.
The cursor lets you display only the part
that is within the selected range.
A Touch Is All It Takes: An Entirely New Kind of System Camera Shooting
Use Touch Operation
in iA Mode
Touch Operation Makes Manual Focusing
Easier, Too
Adjust the Exposure Meter
with a Touch
Touch-Operated Playback, Too
Other Settings Are Touch-Easy, Too
• Touch operation allows easy, intuitive white balance and
color temperature adjustment.
• Touch the LCD to set the Film mode while viewing color
hues and other image characteristics.
• To improve framing accuracy, move the vertical and
horizontal guidelines with a touch.
•If the histogram is blocking your view, simply drag it to
another part of the screen.
Quick Menu for Instant Settings –
Just Touch the Screen
Double Live View for Easy, Accurate Shooting
Use Full-Time Live View with Both
the LCD and the Live View Finder
Approx.100% Field of View
06 07

Fantastic Photos
and
HD Movies with Ease
Exposure: 1/1600 sec, F14.0, ISO400
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The hybrid DMC-G2 lets you take both
high-quality photos and HD movies. You
can shoot breathtaking HD (1280 × 720)
movies in AVCHD Lite (MPEG-4 AVC/H.264).
You can record for a longer time without
running out of memory because AVCHD Lite
stores less data than Motion JPEG while maintaining stunning
image clarity and detail. A dedicated button on the top lets you
instantly start recording movies while shooting photos, without
having to make any extra settings. •For Europe, motion pictures can be
recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. •“AVCHD Lite” and “AVCHD
Lite” logos are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.
This function recognizes the faces of up to three people that have
been registered in the camera, and displays the names on the
LCD. The DMC-G2 then optimizes the focus and brightness of the
recognized faces and captures them clearly and beautifully.
*Turn the Face Recognition item on and register subjects with a full-face portrait on the
shooting menu in advance. Refer to the back page for details.
Once you focus on your subject, AF Tracking automatically and
continuously tracks it and keeps it in focus – even if it moves – until
you press the shutter release.
The camera corrects the brightness in parts of the image that are too
dark due to insufficient lighting, backlighting or use of the flash.
This function automatically selects the most suitable Scene mode
for the situation. – Portrait, Night Portrait, Scenery, Night Scenery,
Close-up or Sunset.
This function determines if there are any faces in the image and
adjusts the focus and exposure to capture them correctly.
If the subject moves as you shoot, it automatically adjusts the ISO
sensitivity and shutter speed to help prevent subject blur.
Gyrosensors built into the lens detect hand-shake and an O.I.S. lens
shifts to compensate, assisting you in getting clear, beautiful, blur-
free photos.
Face Recognition
AF Tracking
Intelligent Exposure
Intelligent Scene Selector
Face Detection AF/AE
Intelligent ISO Control
MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer)
With both photos and HD movies, My Color mode makes it easy to capture creative images. Just aim the camera
and select any of seven preset effects, including Silhouette, Expressive, Pure and others, while checking the
image in live view. The Custom setting lets you adjust the color, brightness and saturation to your liking, to further
expand your creative palette.
Custom
Expressive Pure
Retro
Elegant
Dynamic art
Silhouette
Monochrome
With the DMC-G2 you're always ready for those
sudden, spur-of-the-moment photo opportunities.
Just press the dedicated iA button and aim the
camera at your subject.
The DMC-G2 automatically
determines the most suitable Scene mode and helps
correct blurring, focus, and brightness problems to capture great photos.
Motion Picture P mode makes it extremely easy to shoot
beautiful HD movies. You can freely set the degree of soft
focusing in the background to capture rich, emotionally
expressive HD movie images.
A pop art style image effect
that emphasizes the color.
The color, brightness, and
saturation can be adjusted
according to your preferences.
A soft image effect that gives
the appearance of tarnished
photos and HD movies.
An image effect that uses
a cool, bright light to give a
feeling of freshness.
An image effect that creates
a tranquil atmosphere and
projects a feeling of stateliness.
An impressive image effect
that turns dark areas to
bright areas with appropriate
brightness, together with
enhancements on colors.
An image effect that captures
the subject using tones
characteristic of black and
white photos and HD movies,
with a whisper of color.
An image effect that enhances
a subject in the shade as a
black silhouette by utilizing the
background colors of the sky,
sunset, etc.
Capture Magnificent Shots
with a Single Press of the iA Button
Photos and HD Movies with All the Beauty You Can Imagine
•Some functions in iA mode will not be available depending on the lens that is mounted.
My Color Mode: For More Creative Shooting
HD Movies with Superb Quality
Shooting an HD Movie Is
Now as Easy as Pressing
a Button
Motion Picture P Mode:
For Beautiful, Softly Focused Shots
Intelligent
Exposure
Close-up
Scenery
Deep Depth of Field Shallow Depth of Field
Portrait
Low Light
MEGA O.I.S.
(Optical Image
Stabilizer)
Face
Detection
AF/AE
The camera locks on the subject and follows it around,
keeping it in sharp focus and properly exposed. It keeps
tracking even if the subject turns to the side.
AF Tracking
It senses the shooting conditions and selects the scene
setting (Portrait, Scenery, Close-up, or Low Light) that
will provide the best results.
Intelligent Scene Selector
Select iA mode, and the DMC-G2 automatically activates
a host of advanced functions and technologies – listed
below – that make it easy to capture beautiful HD movies.
While shooting an HD
movie, simply press
the shutter button and
the camera shoots a
photo as it records.
In addition, you can
cut out a number of
frames during playback of an HD movie to produce high-
quality photos. This makes sure that you don't miss those
decisive moments with either photos or movies, or both.
•Make more expressive movies with Film mode, by choosing
from six colors and three monochrome shades.
•You can also shoot movies in Motion JPEG format, which
is well suited to PC playback.
•Dolby®Digital Creator records dynamic,
true-to-life audio that brings out the power of
the HD images. •Dolby and the double-D symbol are
trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.
•Video Divide lets you divide a single video into two parts,
splitting it at any point you desire.
*Some functions in iA mode will not be available depending on the lens that
is mounted.
iA Mode: Beautiful HD Movies
with Point-and-Shoot Ease
Cut Out Beautiful Still Images
from Your Movies
Versatile Functions for More HD Movie Fun
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PC
Windows® 7: IBM® PC/AT compatible PC having Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU), Windows Vista
®: IBM® PC/AT compatible PC having Intel® Pentium® III 800 MHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU), Windows® XP: IBM
® PC/AT compatible PC having Intel® Pentium® III 500 MHz or higher CPU (including compatible CPU) Recommended environment
for AVCHD / AVCHD Lite motion picture function: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo 2.16 GHz / Pentium® D 3.2 GHz or higher (when playing back
the motion pictures) / Intel® Core™ 2 Quad 2.6 GHz or higher (when editing motion pictures) The minimum environment for AVCHD
/ AVCHD Lite motion picture function (environment which can be played back for 2 frames/seconds): Intel® Pentium® III 1 GHz or
higher
OS
(Preinstalled)
Microsoft® Windows® 7 Starter / Home Basic / Home Premium / Professional / Ultimate, Microsoft® Windows® Vista Home Basic /
Home Premium / Business / Ultimate (Service Pack 1 or later), Microsoft® Windows® XP Home Edition / Professional (Service Pack 2 or
later)
RAM Windows® 7: 1 GB or more, Windows Vista®: 512 MB or more, Windows® XP: 512 MB or more *1 GB or more for AVCHD / AVCHD
Lite motion picture function
Display
High Color (16 bit) or more (32 bit or more recommended), Desktop resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels or more (1280 x 1024 or more recommended)
Windows® 7: Graphics card complying with DirectX® 10, Windows Vista®: Graphics card complying with DirectX® 10, Windows® XP: Graphics
card complying with DirectX® 9.0c
DirectDraw® overlay support, PCI Express™ x16 is recommended
Free hard disk space
Ultra DMA-100 or higher, 450 MB or more for installing software •When writing to DVD, twice the amount of free space as the disc is
necessary. •If the compression setting is enabled, errors will occur during recording. Clear the check for [Compress this drive to save disk
space] in [Properties] for the hard disk drive.
Necessary software
Windows® 7: DirectX® 10, Windows Vista®: DirectX® 10, Windows® XP: DirectX® 9.0c*/.NET framework 2.0 *If you install the software
in a PC that is not compatible with DirectX® 9.0c, the PC may stop operating properly. If you are unsure if your PC is compatible, contact
the maker.
SQL Server Compact 3.5, Internet Explorer® 6.0 or more, QuickTime Player 7. 6. 5 or more
I.R OFF I.R ON
Beautiful Images,
Superb Performance
The DMC-G1, which is based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard,
revolutionized the world of interchangeable lens cameras in September
2008 as the world's first mirrorless system camera. The Micro Four
Thirds System standard was developed as an extended version of the
Four Thirds System standard for interchangeable lens cameras. By
adopting this standard and developing a camera that eliminates the
mirror box and optical viewfinder unit, Panasonic was able to achieve a
drastic reduction in both size and weight compared with conventional
digital SLRs. This made it possible to create a new-generation system
camera that features Full-time Live View, high-speed, high-precision
Contrast AF, HD movie recording, and more. The DMC-G2 adopts this
standard and inherits all of those benefits. You'll find it small enough
to take anywhere, yet sophisticated enough to take you as far into
photography and movies as you want to go.
*For an interchangeable lens system
camera with movable LCD as of March 7, 2010. •Four ThirdsTM and Micro Four ThirdsTM, and Four
Thirds and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus
Imaging Corporation, in Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries.
In iA mode, the DMC-G2 automatically identifies parts with outlines,
detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas, and optimizes the edge
emphasis on the outlines and detailed texture areas while using the
Venus Engine noise reduction process to make the soft gradation areas
smoother. You can capture stunning images with details you've never
seen before in both photo and movie recording.
The Venus Engine HD II incorporates two CPUs.
This not only boosts image processing speed, it
also helps achieve an exceptional noise-reduction
performance. Also, the two CPUs of the Venus
Engine HD II allow long-time movie recording in
AVCHD Lite while maintaining low power consumption. And the Venus
Engine HD II features a new circuit that makes Intelligent Resolution
Technology possible too.
12.1-Megapixel Live MOS Sensor:
Higher Image Quality, Lower Power Consumption
The DMC-G2’s 4/3-type 12.1-megapixel Live
MOS sensor offers the best of both worlds – the
superior image quality of a CCD sensor, and the
lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor. This
sensor is also advantageous for photo and movie
recording with its high S/N, thanks to an advanced circuit structure
that is unaffected by the noise generated in each of the circuits. It
results in clear images even when taken at high ISO sensitivity.
I f dust or other foreign matter gets inside the
camera when you're changing lenses, it could cling
to the image sensor and show up as a spot in photos.
The DMC-G2 helps eliminate this possibility by
placing a Supersonic Wave Filter in front of the Live
MOS sensor. Vibrating around 50,000 times per second, the filter repels
dust and other particles. This keeps the image sensor clean at all times
and eliminates the need for cumbersome maintenance procedures.
The DMC-G2 is equipped with an HDMI output terminal
for direct transmission of digital image and sound
signals. Just connect the DMC-G2 to an HDTV using a
single HDMI mini cable (optional). It's also easy to enjoy
slideshows in which both photos and movies are played
according to the recorded timeline. If you have a VIERA
TV, you can control the camera's playback functions with
VIERA's remote control unit.
•HDMI, the HDMI logo and High-Definition Multimedia Interface are
trademarks or registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC.
Simply take the SDXC/SDHC/
SD Memory Card from the
DMC-G2 and slip it into the
card slot of a VIERA or Blu-
ray Disc™ player, and you're
ready to view HD images.
For even greater impact and
entertainment fun, you can add background music and
image effects to your image slideshows.
•To play movies recorded
in the Motion JPEG format, you need the included AV cable.
Featuring a helpful, intuitive interface, this
software makes it easy to create dramatic
slideshows with your favorite combination of
photos and movies with background music,
together with a variety of cool effects. You
can also convert a slideshow containing
both photos and movies directly into MPEG-2
format and save it onto a DVD. And you can
easily create panoramic photos and upload
movies onto YouTube™. It does all the work
for you, so you can just sit back and enjoy the
fantastic photos and movies you shot.
•YouTube
is a trademark of Google Inc.
This application
lets you produce
high-resolution
images from RAW
data recorded with
the DMC-G2. In
addition to adjusting the exposure and white
balance, it lets you perform advanced color
conversions, correct lens aberrations, and
eliminate noise in dark areas of the image.
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition Makes Photo and Movie Editing Easy
SILKYPIX®Developer Studio 3.1 SE Adjusts RAW Images Any Way You Want Them
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition System Requirements
•Even if the system requirements mentioned in these operating instructions are fullled, some personal computers cannot be used. •The operation of this
software will not be guaranteed when fonts other than English fonts are selected and used. •This software may not run properly on user-built computers. •This
software cannot be used on Microsoft Windows® 3.1, Windows® 95, Windows® 98, Windows® 98SE, Windows® Me, Windows NT® and Windows® 2000. •
Operation is not guaranteed on Microsoft® Windows Vista® Enterprise, Windows® 7 Enterprise, Windows® XP Media Center Edition, Tablet PC Edition and not
compatible with 64 bit operation systems. •Operation in XP mode on Windows® 7 is not guaranteed. •Operation on an upgraded OS is not guaranteed. •Multi-
boot environment is not supported. •This software does not support the multi-monitor environments. •Only the system administrator can install or uninstall this
software. •Log on with an administrator account or standard user account before using this software. You cannot use this software with a guest account. •When
PHOTOfunSTUDIO is running, energy conserving functions such as Windows screen savers, sleep or autmatic display cannot be used. •If the settings for the size
of characters in the screen settings dialog box in Windows is larger than the standard size, some buttons may be displayed off-screen and cannot be operated.
In this case, restore the character size to standard size. •When 2 or more USB devices are connected to a PC, or when devices are connected through USB hubs
or by using extension cables, proper operation is not guaranteed. •Operation on Windows Vista® / Windows® 7 Ultimate with the user interface set to other
languages using the Multi-language User Interface (MUI) function is not guaranteed. •For an SDHC Memory Card (4 GB to 32 GB) or and SDXC Memory Card (48
GB to 2 TB), a reader/writer that supports the respective card will be required. •Only AVCHD / AVCHD Lite motion pictures that were created with the following
can be handled: this software, or digital cameras that had this software supplied with it.
SILKYPIX®Developer Studio 3.1 SE System Requirements
Windows Macintosh
Operating System
Microsoft® Windows® 7 / Vista / XP
*Authority of an Administrator is necessary for installation in
Windows® 7, Vista or XP.
Apple® Mac® OS X v10.6 / v10.5 / v10.4
CPU
Intel Pentium® processor-based PC or compatible computer
(Pentium 4 or later is recommended)
*Multi-core processor ready (Intel Core i7, i5, Core 2 Quad, Core 2
Duo, AMD Phenom II X4, Phenom X4, etc.)
Intel processor / Power PC
Internal Ram memory 2 GB is recommended.
HDD(available space) Please reserve at least 100 MB of space. Depending upon the amount of photographs and data you would like to save, a considerable
amount of space is necessary. (1 photograph will use around 10 MB)
VIDEO
XGA (1024 x 768), Full Color (24 bit or higher) The Display supporting screen resolution more than XGA (1024
x 768) is necessary. The Display and the Graphics card that color
indication more than 16bit is possible. (24bit color)
OTHERS Keyboard, mouse, or equivalent devices.
•System administrator (Administrator) privileges are necessary when installing this software on Windows® 7, Vista or XP. •This software cannot be used on
64-bit OS. •The personal computer must be connected to the Internet for user registration.
Advanced Technology Packs Higher Image Quality into a Smaller, Lighter Body
The World's Smallest, Lightest* System Camera
with a Revolutionary Mirrorless Design
The High-Speed, High-Performance
Venus Engine HD II
Intelligent Resolution Technology
Brings Out the Detail
Dust Reduction System Protects
the Image Sensor
The Fun Doesn't End When You're Done Shooting for the Day
HD Photos and HD Movies
with VIERA Link Networking
Easy HD Image Viewing
with the SD Card Slot
Mirrorless Structure (DMC-G2)
Mirror Structure (DMC-L10)
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ASPH LEICA R Mount
Lenses
LUMXI G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
NEW
This lens features built-in O.I.S. (optical image
stabilizer) and covers a focal distance of 28mm
to 84mm (35mm camera equivalent). A multi-
coating process on each lens minimizes ghosts
and flaring, so you capture clear, beautiful
images in every shooting situation – from
simple snapshots to family portraits to scenic
landscape shots.
Use Leica and
Four Thirds Lenses
Standard Zoom Lens
Standard Zoom Lens
28-90mm (35mm camera equiv.)
LUMIX G VARIO 14-45mm /
F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
(H-FS014045)
(H-VS014140)
Telephoto Zoom Lens
90-400mm (35mm camera equiv.)
LUMIX G VARIO 45-200mm /
F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.
(H-FS045200)
Photographer: Bence Máté
Single Focal Length Lens
40mm (35mm camera equiv.)
LUMIX G 20mm / F1.7 ASPH.
(H-H020)
28-280mm (35mm camera equiv.)
LUMIX G VARIO HD 14-140mm
/ F4.0-5.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
Macro Lens
90mm (35mm camera equiv.)
LEICA DG MACRO-ELMARIT
45mm / F2.8 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
(H-ES045)
Wide Zoom Lens
14-28mm (35mm camera equiv.)
LUMIX G VARIO 7-14mm
/F4.0 ASPH.
(H-F007014)
By mounting a separately purchased lens
adaptor to the DMC-G2, any of more than 20
available Leica M/R lenses or 30 Four Thirds
lenses can be used with the Micro Four Thirds
System standard DMC-G2. Even Four Thirds
lenses that do not support Contrast AF can be
used, with auto focus (AFS only) operation.*
*Please confirm the operation information of compatible
lenses at Customer Support http://panasonic.jp/support/
global/cs/dsc (English)
•LEICA is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. ELMARIT is a registered trademark of Leica Camera AG. The LEICA DG lenses are manufactured using measurement instruments and quality assurance systems that have been
certied by Leica Camera AG based on the company's quality standards. •Four Thirds™ and Micro Four Thirds™, and Four Thirds and Micro Four Thirds Logo marks are trademarks or registered trademarks of Olympus Imaging Corporation, in
Japan, the United States, the European Union and other countries. *For an interchangeable lens system camera with a viewnder as of 7th March 2010.
•Some functions of DMC-G2 cannot be used when mounting the Four Thirds lenses with the Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, the LEICA M or R lenses with the Mount Adaptor DMW-MA2M or DMW-MA3R.•Leica is a registered trademark of Leica Microsystems IR GmbH. •When a lens that
does not support the Contrast AF function is mounted, operation will automatically switch to manual focus. •Conrm the operation information of compatible lenses at Customer Support http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc (English). •The DMW-BLB13 comes with a function
to check whether the battery and unit can be safely used together. •Batteries made by other companies which have been certied by Panasonic may be used with these units, but we offer no guarantee as to the quality, performance or safety of such batteries.•Exercise care when
purchasing batteries. Many fake or imitation batteries have been found among those sold at unusually low prices and those which customers cannot check for themselves before purchasing.•Please conrm the latest information about batteries on the following website. http://
panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/info/battery.html (English) •The SDXC/SDHC Memory Card can be used only if their logos are indicated on the equipment or in the operation manual. It cannot be used with equipment that supports only the SD Memory Card.
DMC-G2 System Chart
Panasonic System
External Flash
DMW-FL500
External Flash
DMW-FL360
External Flash
DMW-FL220
ND Filter
DMW-LND52
PL Filter
DMW-LPL52
MC Protector
DMW-LMC52
Shoulder Strap
DMW-SSTG1
DMW-SSTG2
DMW-SSTG3
Shoulder Strap
Remote Shutter
DMW-RSL1
Soft Bag
DMW-CZ18
Shoulder Strap
DMW-SSTL1
CD-ROM
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 5.0 HD Edition
SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE
LUMIX G VARIO
14-42mm/F3.5-5.6
ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.
Standard Accessories
Lenses
Soft Bag
DMW-BAG1
Leather Bag
DMW-BAL1
Soft Case
DMW-CG2
Soft Case
DMW-CG1
Personal Computer SD Memory Card
SDHC Memory Card
SDXC Memory Card
DC Cable
DMW-DCC3
HDMI mini Cable
RP-CDHM15 / RP-CDHM30
USB Connection
Cable
HDTV
Blu-ray Disc Player
DVD Recorder
AC Cable
Battery Charger
/ AC Adaptor
AV Cable
Battery Pack
DMW-BLB13
Battery Pack DMW-BLB13
Mount
Adaptor
DMW-MA1
M Mount Adaptor
DMW-MA2M
LEICA M Mount
Lenses
R Mount Adaptor
DMW-MA3R
Stylus Pen
NEW
Easy-to-operate and compact - the world’s lightest
*
system camera.
Capture magnicent shots with a single press of the iA button.
Double Live View works with both the LCD and the Live View Finder.
HD movie recording (Motion JPEG: 1280 x 720p at 30 fps)
LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.
Intelligent Resolution Technology delivers higher image quality
with advanced signal processing.
A Variety of Lenses to Choose From – More Creative Tools to Enjoy
The Versatile Lineup of LUMIX G / LEICA DG Lenses Covers
You All the Way from Wide-Angle to Zoom Lens
Stereo Microphone
DMW-MS1
Advanced Functions and
High Image Quality
That Are Easy to Enjoy
LUMIX G VARIO 14-42mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S. Exposure: 1/100 sec, F5.6, ISO100
H-FS014042
Movie Support
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