Why does my Panasonic G2 reject a Lenmar replacement battery?
Asked 9/19/2010
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I bought a Lenmar DLPBLB13 as a spare for my Panasonic G2. It charges and the camera powers on, but after about 10–15 seconds the camera displays “THIS BATTERY CANNOT BE USED,” then shuts down. My original battery is a Panasonic DMW-BLB13PP. Is this a known issue with the G2 and third-party batteries, and what’s the best next step?
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Regarding getting money back - call the dealer, we can't help you.
For future - buy brand batteries :) When you knowingly buy a camera that is publicly said to operate only with brand batteries and you pay a lot of money for it - why try to cheat then?
I've personally never had good experience with 3rd party batteries and have cried but paid ~$150 for the Canon originals. On the other hand, they've never let me down either.
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Yes—this can happen with cameras that are picky about battery authentication or compatibility. Since the G2 powers up briefly and then rejects the battery, the most likely issue is that this particular third-party battery is not fully compatible with the camera.
Best next step: contact the seller or Lenmar for a return or exchange, since only they can resolve the refund/replacement side.
For reliability, the safest option is to use the original Panasonic battery model your camera is designed for. Third-party batteries can work in some cameras, but compatibility is not guaranteed, and some bodies are known to reject non-OEM packs even if they physically fit and initially power on.
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