Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2: Touch, Moveable LCD, Interchangeable Lens
More often than not, simple innovation comes from the most unexpected companies. Recently, Panasonic launched the world’s first digital SLR capable of interchanging lens, with a touch based movable LCD viewfinder; the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2. While there are enough reviews out there to fill your lonesome hours, I would like to highlight the benefits of such technology to the user.
- Improves interaction with the subject through the screen
- Allows you to automatically adjust the auto-focus
- Clicking just by touching the screen improves stability
- Easy browsing of stored images
- Comfortably view images in full-size
Besides the capability to click images, the Panasonic’s Lumix DMC-G2 can record HD quality video at a depth of 1280 x 720 in their proprietary ‘AVCHD Lite’ format. A dedicated video record buttons allows you to access this function almost immediately. External microphone support has been extended while the in-built microphone claims to be able to cut background and wind noise effectively. You can read more about it here.
