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Is the Panasonic G2 good for Street Photography?

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2
$329.99

Panasonic G2 Street Photography Score

GOOD
Panasonic G2 has a score of 65 for Street Photography which makes it a GOOD candidate for this type of photography. Panasonic G2 will satisfy most of your needs, but if you are looking for a camera that is even better suited to Street Photography, we recommend you to check the Alternative cameras at the bottom of this page.
Read our detailed Panasonic G2 Review

Panasonic G2 Street Photography Detailed Analysis
Electronic Built-in Viewfinder
Using a viewfinder during a street photography shoot allows the photographer to stabilize the camera and reduce the camera shake since it is closer to the body. Besides, it comes handy where LCD screens are very hard to read under bright sunlight.
Live-view
Live view lets you take photos without using the viewfinder which makes you less obstrusive and this works very well during street photography where you don't want to get people's attention.
Face-Detection Focusing
Face detection focusing mode is very helpful in the street scenes where you focus on a face, since you can concentrate on framing and other adjustments while the camera handles the focus for you.
Fully Articulated LCD Screen
An articulated screen gives you the flexibility to shoot in non traditional positions such as waist level, which helps you to be more creative and unobtrusive in the streets.
Large Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) sensor
Large sensor in Panasonic G2 ensures a good low light image quality compared to smaller sensor, and it also provide shallow depth of field and a nice blurry background when needed.
Medium sized Body
Mirrorlessbody of Panasonic G2 is a good combination of relatively small size and good handling camera, without giving the impression of a professional camera.
No Image Stabilization
Due to the lack of sensor based Image stabilization, Panasonic G2 users have to rely on lenses with optical IS in order to maximize the sharpness of their handheld street photography photos. Currently there are native Micro Four Thirds mount lenses with Image Stabilization for Panasonic G2.

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Panasonic G2 Alternatives in SLR-style mirrorless cameras for Street Photography

Canon R6

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20 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon RF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #27
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #26

Canon EOS R6
Imaging
Features
Value for Money 90
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 99
Sports
Daily 93
Landscape

Panasonic S5

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24 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Leica L Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #24
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #21

Panasonic Lumix DC-S5
Imaging
Features 91
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score
Portrait
Street 99
Sports
Daily 93
Landscape

Canon R5

Compare G2 vs R5

45 MP | Full frame CMOS Sensor
Canon RF Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #9
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #8

Canon EOS R5
Imaging
Features 94
Value for Money 93
Portability
Overall Score 93
Portrait
Street 98
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape

Sony A7S III

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12 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E (NEX) Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #15
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #15

Sony Alpha A7S III
Imaging
Features 100
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score 90
Portrait
Street 98
Sports
Daily
Landscape

Sony A9

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24 MP | Full frame BSI-CMOS Sensor
Sony E Mount

Rank in All Cameras: #16
Rank in Mirrorless Cameras: #14

Sony Alpha A9
Imaging
Features 94
Value for Money 92
Portability
Overall Score 90
Portrait
Street 97
Sports
Daily 91
Landscape
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