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69 of 69 people found the following review helpful
By Pat Huggett
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I bought this camera after considerable research to develop my skill and knowledge of photography.
I have had quite a few compact digital cameras so I know the basic principles of operation, but found the manual that came with the camera incomprehensible.
After a few attempts to grasp the basics of the G2 (and failing!), I bought a book called 'The Panasonic G2 Quintessential Guide'which is much more accessible and allows the ordinary user to develop an understanding of the camera functions and how th use them
Having gained this understanding, I find the G2 is excellent in all respects, giving first class results in all situations that I have tried it.
I have had quite a few compact digital cameras so I know the basic principles of operation, but found the manual that came with the camera incomprehensible.
After a few attempts to grasp the basics of the G2 (and failing!), I bought a book called 'The Panasonic G2 Quintessential Guide'which is much more accessible and allows the ordinary user to develop an understanding of the camera functions and how th use them
Having gained this understanding, I find the G2 is excellent in all respects, giving first class results in all situations that I have tried it.
54 of 56 people found the following review helpful
By D. Williams
I thought long and hard about whether to get another full-sized DSLR or move to the lighter and more portable micro four-thirds format. I'm glad I did as the G2 is a terrific camera. Photos quality is comparable to well known DSLRs but I find the small and light form factor encourages me to take the camera with me more often and to experiment when I wouldn't have bothered to carry a much heavier offering from Canon etc. Downsides - not the camera, but the manual which is impenetrable.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
By Mike F
I always wondered why a DSLR is so large and heavy - as the image sensor is only two-thirds the size of a 35 mm negative, I thought they should be about the size of an old Pentax ME - the smallest full-frame 35 mm SLR.
Well - here it is,in the form of the Lumix G2 - it does everything my Nikon DSLR does, but has about two-thirds of the weight and bulk. Even the standard 14-42 lens is as good as the Nikon equivalent, while the electronic viewfinder is even better than the optical pentaprism of my Nikon.
The control layout is really good, and it is difficult to fault it - but what is the point of a touchscreen? Still, it does no harm, and its ability to swivel makes it a good low or high-angle viewfinder.
Well - here it is,in the form of the Lumix G2 - it does everything my Nikon DSLR does, but has about two-thirds of the weight and bulk. Even the standard 14-42 lens is as good as the Nikon equivalent, while the electronic viewfinder is even better than the optical pentaprism of my Nikon.
The control layout is really good, and it is difficult to fault it - but what is the point of a touchscreen? Still, it does no harm, and its ability to swivel makes it a good low or high-angle viewfinder.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Superb
This camera is highly recommended, it is lightweight with easy handling and intuitive menus, great build quality which you can carry around all day.
Published 1 month ago by Mr. P. D. Dewick
4.0 out of 5 stars
LOVE the G2 Body, But The Kit Lens is Awful...
After 'experimenting' with MFT in buying a GF3/14mm f/2.5 ASPH kit, I decided to take the plunge and go for a G2 in the middle of last year, especially since the G2 was being... Read more
Published 3 months ago by M. Kelly
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for a novice
I brought the camera as I wanted something more than a digital camera but with less whistles and bells than a professional camera. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Mr. Stephen Ellis
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic versatile package brings the fun back to Photography
Lots of views posted! I agree with the majority about the virtues of this camera and the awfully inept instructions
Before I acquired it I was interested to know how it... Read more
Before I acquired it I was interested to know how it... Read more
Published 11 months ago by tranran
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent camera !
As I couldn't afford a DSLR camera I did alot of research around the £250 budget I had.
This camera stood out, a bargain at that price ! Read more
This camera stood out, a bargain at that price ! Read more
Published 13 months ago by raymondohart
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent
Good image quality, nice to be able to use RAW format. General build quality is good. Controls and features much the same as a DSLR. Touch screen is a nice addition. Read more
Published 15 months ago by N. Downes
4.0 out of 5 stars
Great camera lousy service from Panasonic
Great camera, takes fantastic pictures, great videos to, not to heavy. Not to happy with Panasonic uk, as there dragging there tail whith the applicable repaid. Rubish service.
Published 17 months ago by Austro
5.0 out of 5 stars
perfect!
I took this camera out for it's first test walk today. I bought this particular camera because of it's light weight and compact size. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Book Addict
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great DSLR
Well what can i say... Panasonic have produce a great all round general DSLR.
I have owned other Canon, Nikon and Olympus SLR's but this was my first Panasonic camera. Read more
I have owned other Canon, Nikon and Olympus SLR's but this was my first Panasonic camera. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Mr. M. A. Batten-jacobs
5.0 out of 5 stars
It's now an oldie but a goodie
=== Update after a year's ownership ===
I still love my G2 but I tend not to use it much. I found that the improvements of the FZ150 over the FZ100 solved the picture quality... Read more
I still love my G2 but I tend not to use it much. I found that the improvements of the FZ150 over the FZ100 solved the picture quality... Read more
Published 20 months ago by Peter Piper
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