Panasonic has released details of the recommended retail prices and on-sale date for its new Lumix DMC-G2 and DMC-G10 Micro Four Thirds System cameras.

 

March 31, 2010: Panasonic has released details of the recommended retail prices and on-sale date for its new Lumix DMC-G2 and DMC-G10 Micro Four Thirds System cameras.
The DMC-G2 claims to be the world’s first system camerawith touch-control shooting and playback and includes a touch AF function with subject tracking. Touch the screen, and the DMC-G2 locks on and automatically follows the subject as it moves, adjusting the focus and exposure settings accordingly. In iA (Intelligent Auto) mode, simply touch the subject on the LCD and the G2 automatically selects the optimal scene mode.

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Panasonic’s new Lumix DMC-G2 interchangeable-lens compact camera. (Source: Panasonic.)
The DMC-G2 will be offered in black, blue and red with a body-only price of $1099. The single lens kit (with the Lumix G Vario 14-42mm /F3.5-5.6 ASPH / MEGA O.I.S lens) will have an RRP of $1299, while the twin-lens kit, which adds the Lumix G Vario 45-200mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH/MEGA O.I.S lens, will sell for $1599.

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The entry-level Lumix DMC-G10. (Source: Panasonic.)
The DMC-G10 is only offered in black and won’t be available as a body only. The single-lens kit will be priced at $999, while the twin lens kit has an RRP of $1299. Both kit lenses are the same as those offered with the G2 body. The Lumix G Vario 14-42mm /F3.5-5.6 ASPH / MEGA O.I.S lens will also be sold separately for an RRP of $599.

The DMC-G2 and DMC-G10 will be available from consumer electronics and photographic retailers in June. For more information, call Panasonic on 132 600 or visit www.panasonic.com.au.