PANASONIC LUMIX DMC-G2
Camera of the Year Nominee

The G2 aced our three-way interchangeable-lens compact shootout back in July 2010 on the strength of well-balanced performance across the board: In our Test Lab it out-resolved all other ILCs, delivered amazingly accurate colors, and provided the speediest contrast AF we’ve seen, making it the best bet for continuous AF while recording 720p video. Though some might not take to the G2’s touchscreen controls (such as touch shutter, which fires when you tap the subject on the LCD screen), you still have to love the camera’s dedicated control buttons and dials. Representing a distinct maturing of the ILC concept, it truly deserves nomination for 2010 Camera of the Year.

$650, street, with 14–42mm f/3.5–5.6 lens; www.panasonic.com