Model Number: |
GF3 |
Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
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Date Available: |
2011-07-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Weight: |
11.3 oz (320 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
49 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
458 |
Image Resolution: |
4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, 3:2), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, 3:2), 2816 x 1584 (4.5 MP, 16:9), 2992 x 2992 (9.0 MP, 1:1), 2112 x 2112 (4.5 MP, 1:1), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1504 x 1504 (2.3 MP, 1:1), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1064 (1.7 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 904 (1.4 MP, Other), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.5 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p)) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
14mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.5 - f/22 |
Normal Focus Range: |
18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity |
Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
46.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD |
Viewfinder Type: |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
Maximum ISO (native): |
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Minimum ISO (native): |
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ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Shutter Speed Range: |
60 - 1/4000 |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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High Resolution Composite: |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
NFC: |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Remote Control Type: |
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Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.65 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.65 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
7 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
20 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.31 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.094 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.51 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.081 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
23-area AF lag: 0.310s |
Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
340 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
Notes & Features: |
Most compact CSC from Panasonic yet; 460K-dot touch-screen LCD, 1920x1080@60i and 1280x720@60p HD movies. Available in black, white, red, pink, and brown |