The Panasonic DMC G2K is a successor of G1. It is smaller in size and lighter weight than an SLR which will make it easier to carry around with you for long outings. It does have advanced features but the settings and navigation features are easy enough for a novice photographer to learn and use. It is considered to be "user friendly" and is a good step up from it's predecessor.
The quick menu will allow you to access all of the settings with just two touches. The Panasonic Lumix DMC G2 has 12.1 MP Live MOS Interchangeable lens camera with 3-Inch Touch Screen LCD and 14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6 MEGA OIS. It has received very high ratings for ease of use, image quality, interface and construction quality.
The Panasonic G2K is considered to be the best micro four thirds camera on the market today. It has full HD Video and a Touch Screen LCD. The built in Electronic Viewfinder and a Video Recording button definitely add quality to this camera.
If, you are tired of lugging around a larger and heavier SLR then this might be the camera for you. It has very solid and good construction but, it is still small and lightweight. The swivel screen allows for odd angle pictures which will only add to the variety of photo's that can be taken with this versatile little camera. It is small only in size and not the capacity for what it can do.
