Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 is the sixth camera in Panasonic's Lumix G-series, using the Micro Four Thirds System.
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 with the Panasonic 14 mm f/2.5 wide angle lens | |
Overview | |
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Type | Micro Four Thirds System |
Lens | |
Lens | Micro Four Thirds System mount |
Sensor/medium | |
Sensor | 4/3 type MOS ('Live MOS sensor') |
Maximum resolution | 4000×3000 (12.0 megapixels) |
Film speed | ISO 100–6400 |
Storage media | SD /SDHC /MMC |
Focusing | |
Focus modes | Auto Focus, Manual focus, Face Detection, AF Tracking, 23-Area-Focusing/1 Area Focusing, Single or Continuous AF, AF detection range: EV 0–18 (f/3.5 lens, ISO 100), Pre AF (Quick AF/Continuous AF), AF+MF, MF Assist(5x, 10x) |
Exposure/metering | |
Exposure modes | Program AE, Aperture priority AE, Shutter priority AE, Manual, iAuto, SCN, Movie, Custom (2) |
Exposure metering | 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
Metering modes | Multiple-Weighted, Center-Weighted, Spot |
Flash | |
Flash | Built-in-Flash, TTL, GN 6 equivalent (ISO100 · m) |
Shutter | |
Shutter | focal-plane |
Shutter speed range | 60–1/4000 sec |
Continuous shooting | 7 RAW images, Unlimited JPEG images with a fast card |
Viewfinder | |
Viewfinder | Optional External Electronic Viewfinder LVF1 color display, 100% field of view, 0.52x (35mm equiv), 1.04x magnification, with 202K dots equivalent |
General | |
LCD screen | 3.0" Low temperature Polycrystalline TFT LCD; touch sensitive; wide angle view |
Battery | 1010 mAh 7.2v Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery |
Dimensions | 112.8 mm x 67.8 mm x 32.8 mm (4.44 x 2.67 x 1.29 inches) |
Weight | Approx. 265 g (9.3 oz) (camera body), Approx. 365 g (12.9 oz) (incl. 14 mm lens, card and battery) |
The main GF2 innovation is the inclusion of a touch sensitive rear LCD screen which can be used to control mode, focus and operation of the camera. The Panasonic DMC-GF2 uses the touch screen to provide mode selection, as such that there isn't a mode dial on the camera. Features including zoom and focus are controlled via the 3-inch touchscreen at the rear of the unit or by manual zoom and focus on the lens.[2]
The GF-2 was offered in four variations, GF2 (body only); GF2C (body + 14 mm f/2.5 wide angle lens); GF2K (body + 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 zoom lens; and GF2W (body + both 14mm and 14–42 mm lenses). Available colors were black (suffix K); silver (suffix S); white (suffix W); red (suffix R) and pink (suffix P).
Features
editFirmware updates
editPanasonic Releases
editPanasonic has announced the following firmware update[3]
Version | Release Date | Notes |
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1.1
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2011-October
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Compatibility update for new Panasonic X class lenses with power zoom feature. |
See also
editMicro Four Thirds Camera introduction roadmap
editItem | Model | Sensor | Electronic View Finder (EVF) | Announced |
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1 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G1 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.1 mp effective) | EVF; 1.4x magnification; 1.44M dots | 2008, October [4] |
2 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 | 4:3; 3:2; 16:9 (multi-aspect); 14.0 mp (12.1 mp effect) | EVF; 1.4x mag; 1.44M dots | 2009, April [5] |
3 | Olympus PEN E-P1 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.3 mp effect) | optional hotshoe optical VF-1; 65 degree AOV | 2009, July [6] |
4 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.1 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF LVF1; 1.04x mag; 202K dots | 2009, September [7] |
5 | Olympus PEN E-P2 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.3 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF VF-2; 1.15x mag; 1.44M dots | 2009, November [8] |
6 | Olympus PEN E-PL1 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.3 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF VF-2; 1.15x mag; 1.44M dots | 2010, February [9] |
7 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G10 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.1 mp effect) | EVF; 1.04x magnification; 202K dots | 2010, March [10] |
8 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.1 mp effect) | EVF; 1.4x mag; 1.44M dots | 2010, March [11] |
9 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 | 4:3; 3:2; 16:9 (multi-aspect); 18.3 mp (16.0 mp effect) | EVF; 1.42x mag; 1.53M dots | 2010, September [12] |
10 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.1 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF; 1.04x mag; 202K dots | 2010, November [13] |
11 | Olympus PEN E-PL1s | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.3 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF VF-2; 1.15x mag; 1.44M dots | 2010, November [14] |
12 | Olympus PEN E-PL2 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.3 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF VF-2; 1.15x mag; 1.44M dots | 2011, January [15] |
13 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 | 4:3 / 16.6 mp (15.8 mp effect) | EVF; 1.4x mag; 1.44M dots | 2011, May [16] |
14 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.1 mp effect) | N/A | 2011, June [17] |
15 | Olympus PEN E-P3 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.3 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF VF-2; 1.15x mag; 1.44M dots | 2011, June[18] |
16 | Olympus PEN E-PL3 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.3 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF VF-2; 1.15x mag; 1.44M dots | 2011, June[19] |
17 | Olympus PEN E-PM1 | 4:3 / 13.1 mp (12.3 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF VF-2; 1.15x mag; 1.44M dots | 2011, June[20] |
18 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | 4:3 / 16.6 mp (16.0 mp effect) | opt hotshoe EVF LVF2; 1.4x mag; 1.44M dots | 2011, November[21] |
19 | Olympus OM-D E-M5 | 4:3 / 16.9 mp (16.1 mp effect)[22] | EVF; 1.15x mag; 1.44M dots | 2012, February[23] |
References
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- ^ "Olympus announces OM-D E-M5 weather-sealed Micro Four Thirds camera".
- ^ "OLYMPUS | News Release: The OLYMPUS OM-D, a new generation system camera compliant with the Micro Four Thirds System standard".
External links
editMedia related to Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 at Wikimedia Commons
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Product site
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Press Release
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Photos
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Review - dpreview.com
- Panasonic DMC-GF2 Review - cameralabs.com
- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 - imaging-resource.com