From Panasonic’s highly revered and reputed Lumix series of digital cameras is the DMC-GF3 mirrorless camera. Mirrorless cameras are amongst the newer latest innovations in the field of digital photography, which is best described as a perfect compromise between a regular digital camera and a full-fledged DSLR. But unlike compact digital cameras, these mirrorless cameras come equipped with an interchangeable lens mount like a DSLR but do not have a mirror-based optical viewfinder.
This highly capable mirrorless digital camera from Panasonic operates on a 17.3 mm x 13 mm Live MOS image sensor, giving it the capability to capture high quality images at an incredible 12.1 megapixel resolution. The advent the high performance optical sensor makes it possible to capture extremely clear high resolution images, while also being capable of recording full HD videos with a jaw dropping resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels at 30 fps.
Body
Made to function with a performance level that is relatively close to that of a standard DSLR, this mirrorless digital camera from Panasonic is noticeably smaller in size with dimensions of 107.7 (W) x 67.1 (H) x 32.5 (D) mm. Composed of highly durable and light weight components, this digital interchangeable lens system camera manages toweigh just 264 g which includes the camera body, memory card and battery. This compact body design along with its reduced weight provides you with easy handling, resulting in extensive and prolonged usage. The camera’s highly capable electronic viewfinder makes it possible for all your shots to be perfectly framed and composed.
Featuring a 3 inch TFT LCD with Touch Panel that comes with a display resolution of 460,000 dot pixels, this digital camera lets you view all your captured images at a very high quality. Powered by a 7.2 V, 940 mAh rechargeable lithium-ion battery, the DMC-GF3 is capable of shooting approximately 320 to 340 shots on a single full charge.
All the captures images are saved in the JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW and MPO (only when using a 3D lens) formats while the high definition videos are saved in the AVCHD or QuickTime Motion JPEG file format with the corresponding audio files stored in the Linear PCM file format. These recorded media files are stored on an SD, SDHC or SDXC memory card.
The saved media files from the memory card can easily be transferred to a PC or a laptop through the camera’s high-speed USB 2.0 digital interface. This camera also features a Type C HDMI Mini connectivity port that gives you the option to reliving all those memories on a high definition television, be it images and videos.
Performance
This mirrorless digital camera from Panasonic features the highly capable LUMIX G VARIO lens with Primary (RGB) Colour Filter. This specialised lens has a focal length of 14 mm - 42 mm, which is a 35 mm equivalent of 28 mm – 84 mm. With an aperture control range of f/3.5 - f/5.6, this Panasonic mirrorless digital camera works using theContrast AF System to give you sharp and crystal clear imaging. The ISO light sensitivity on the DMC-GF3 ranges from ISO 160 to 6400, giving it the ability to consistently capture sharp and clear images even under varying lighting conditions.
This high performance mirrorless digital camera also has an operational shutter speed ranging from an incredibly high 1/4000 sec to an amazingly long 60 sec. This Panasonic digital camera features a highly useful built-in pop-up flash unit that has an operational range of 1 m to 3.4 m, which along with the availability of a variety of flash modes gives you the ability to capture clear and sharp images even under unfavourable lighting conditions.
Features & Connectivity
To further adjust the feel and temperature of the image is the availability of a huge number of pre-set white balancing settings and shooting modes that automatically detected and selected the appropriate camera settings to best suit the current situation. Also featuring a Supersonic Wave Filter Sensor Dust Reduction system, the DMC-GF3 has the ability to remove the dust that settles on the image sensor which usually causes mild distortion and deteriorated image quality.
The other very useful functions include Face Detection and Red Eye Reduction which help you capture clear and optimized people photos; while the self-timer function lets you delay the shutter release by 2 or 10 seconds, making self-portraits or group shots extremely fun and convenient. This Panasonic DMC-GF3 sports a continuous mode which lets you take up to 3.8 fps, giving you the option of capturing the entire flow of events without missing out on the action. The PictBridge technology lets you connect the camera directly to a printer without a PC, enabling easy direct photo printing.
| DIMENSION | |
|---|---|
| Weight | 222 g (Body Only), 264 g (SD Card, Battery, Body), 319 g (SD Card, Battery, H-H014 Lens) |
| Dimensions | 107.7 (W) x 67.1 (H) x 32.5 (D) mm |
| PIXELS | |
|---|---|
| Optical Sensor Resolution (in MegaPixel) | 12.10 Megapixels |
| Other Resolution | 4:3 Aspect Ratio: 2816 x 2112 (M), 2048 x 1536 (S), 1600 x 1200 (3D Lens in Micro Four Third System Standard), 3:2 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 2672 (L), 2816 x 1880 (M), 2048 x 1360 (S), 1600 x 1064 (3D Lens in Micro Four Third System Standard), 16:9 Aspect Ratio: 4000 x 2248 (L), 2816 x 1584 (M), 1920 x 1080 (S), 1600 x 904 (3D Lens in Micro Four Third System Standard), 1:1 Aspect Ratio: 2992 x 2992 (L), 2112 x 2112 (M), 1504 x 1504 (S), 1440 x 1440 (3D Lens in Micro Four Third System Standard) |
| ZOOM | |
|---|---|
| Digital Zoom | 4x |
| LCD | |
|---|---|
| LCD Display | TFT LCD with Touch Panel |
| LCD Screen Size | 3 inch |
| Image Display Resolution | 460,000 dots |
| Supported Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 |
| SENSOR | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | Live MOS |
| Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0 mm |
| LENS | |
|---|---|
| Auto Focus | Contrast AF System |
| Lens Type | LUMIX G VARIO |
| Focal Length | 14 - 42 mm (35 mm Equivalent to 28 - 84 mm) |
| Color Filter | Primary (RGB) Color Filter |
| BATTERY | |
|---|---|
| Power Supply | 7.2 V |
| Battery Type | Li-ion Battery |
| INTERFACE | |
|---|---|
| Microphone | Monaural |
| USB Cable | Hi-speed USB 2.0 |
| PictBridge | Yes |
| Audio Video Interface | Audio / Video Output (NTSC, PAL) |
| MEDIA AND SOFTWARE | |
|---|---|
| Upgradeable Memory | Yes |
| Memory Card Type | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| IMAGE | |
|---|---|
| Audio Formats | Linear PCM |
| Image Sizing | 4000 x 3000 (4:3) |
| Video Format | AVCHD, QuickTime Motion JPEG |
| Image Format | JPEG, DCF, EXIF 2.3, RAW, MPO |
| FLASH | |
|---|---|
| Flash Modes | Auto, Auto with Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On with Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync, Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Range | 1.0 - 3.4 m |
| Built in Flash | Yes |
| SHUTTER SPEED | |
|---|---|
| Maximum Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec |
| Minimum Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| OTHER FEATURES | |
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| ISO Rating | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
| Additional Features | Micro Four Third Lens Mount, 13.06 Total Megapixels, Image Quality: RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard / MPO (3D Lens in Micro Four Thirds Standard, Color Space: sRGB, Adobe RGB, AVCHD Continuous Recordable Time (Motion Images): 160 mins (SH with H-FS014042), 170 mins (SH with H-H014), AVCHD Actual Recordable Time (Motion Images): 130 mins (SH with H-FS014042), 150 mins (SH with H-H014), Focus Mode: AFS / AFC / MF, AF Mode: Face Detection, AF Tracking, 23-area Focusing, 1-area Focusing, Pinpoint, AF Detective Range: EV 0-18 (ISO 100 Equivalent), AF Assist Lamp, AF Lock, Other Focus: Quick AF, Continuous AF (During Motion Image Recording), AF+MF, Touch Shutter, Touch MF, Assist, Metering Range: EV 0-18 (F2.0 Lens, ISO 100 Equivalent), Exposure Mode: Program AE, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority AE, Manual, Exposure Compensation: B1 3 EV in increments of 1/3 EV, AE Lock, AE Bracket: B1 4/3 EV in increments of 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step (3,5 Frames), White Balance Adjustment: Blue / Amber Bias, Magenta / Green Bias, Color Temperature Setting: 2500-10000 K in 100 K, White Balance Bracket, Focal-panel Shutter Type, Shutter Speed: 1/16000-1/30 secs (NTSC), 1/16000-1/25 (PAL), Image Still Scene Mode: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illuminations, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset, Movie Scene Mode: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Flower, Food, Objects, Low-light, Party, Sunset, Creative Control: (Still Image and Motion Image), Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, High Dynamic, Miniature, Synchronization Speed: 1/160 secs, Flash Synchronization: 1st Curtain Sync, 100% LCD Field of View, Monitor Adjustment: 7 Levels Brightness, 7 Levels Contrast and Saturation, 7 Levels Red Tint, 7 Levels Blue Tint, Extra Tele Conversion: 2x Still Image, 3.1x Motion Image (SH/H in AVCHD and HD/WVGA in Motion JPEG, 4.2x Still Image (VGA/QVGA in Motion JPEG), Playback Mode: Normal Playback, 30 Thumbnail Display, 12 Thumbnail Display, Calender Display, Zoomed Playback (16x), Slideshow (Duration and Effect is Selectable), Playback Mode (Normal, Picture, AVCHD, Motion JPEG Play, Category, Favorite), Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display, Favorite, Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit, Image Protection: Single, Multi, Single in Burst Group, Multi in Burst Group, Cancel, Image Erase: Single, Multi, All, Except Favorite, Monaural Speaker, Battery Life: 340 Images (with H-H014), Operating Temperature: 0°-40° C, 10%-80% Operating Humidity |
| Self Timer | Yes, 2 and 10 sec |
| Face Detection | Yes |
| Delete Function | Yes |
| Metering | 144 Zone Multi-pattern, Intelligent Multiple, Center Weighted, Spot |
| Dust Reduction | Supersonic Wave Filter |
| HDMI | Type C, Mini HDMI |
| Red Eye Reduction | Yes |
| Continuous Shots | Yes, 3.8 fps (High), 2.8 fps (Medium with Live View), 2 fps (Low with Live View) |
| White Balancing | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting, Portrait, Beauty Skin, Sport, Flower, Collection, Baby, Pet, Defocus Control |
| Supported Languages | 5 |
| Aperture Range | F3.5 - F5.6 |
