Panasonic G3 vs Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246) Specifications

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4/3 224.9mm²
16.0 megapixels

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35mm 855.6mm²
24.0 megapixels
ISO 320 - 25,000

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Detailed specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3
Leica M Monochrom (Typ 246)

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Predecessor:	Panasonic G2 G2 vs G3
Successor:	Panasonic G5 G3 vs G5
General
Model Number:	G3	M Monochrom (Typ 246)
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Compact System Camera	Rangefinder
Currently Manufactured:	No	Yes
Retail Price:	$699.99	$7450.00
Street Price:		$7,595.00
Date Available:	2011-06-21	2015-05-07
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	20.6 oz (583 g) includes batteries, kit lens	24.0 oz (680 g) includes batteries
Size:	4.5 x 3.3 x 1.8 in. (115 x 84 x 47 mm)	5.5 x 3.1 x 1.7 in. (139 x 80 x 42 mm)
Waterproof:	No	No
Waterproof Depth:	n/a	n/a

Image Sensor
Sensor Type:	Live MOS	CMOS
Sensor Manufacturer:	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels:	16.0	24.0
Sensor Format:	4/3	35mm
Sensor size:	224.9mm² (17.30mm x 13.00mm)	855.62mm² (35.80mm x 23.90mm)
Approximate Pixel Pitch:	3.77 microns	6.01 microns
Focal Length Multiplier:	2.0x	1.0x
Aspect Ratio:	4:3	3:2
Color Filter Type:	RGBG	None
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	None
Self-Cleaning:	Yes	No
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	56
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.0
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.6
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	667
Image Capture
Image Resolution:	4592 x 3448 (15.8 MP, 4:3), 4576 x 3056 (14.0 MP, 3:2), 4576 x 2576 (11.8 MP, 16:9), 3424 x 3424 (11.7 MP, 1:1), 3232 x 2424 (7.8 MP, 4:3), 3232 x 2160 (7.0 MP, 3:2), 3232 x 1824 (5.9 MP, Other), 2416 x 2416 (5.8 MP, 1:1), 2272 x 1704 (3.9 MP, 4:3), 2272 x 1520 (3.5 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 1712 x 1712 (2.9 MP, 1:1), 1824 x 1368 (2.5 MP, 4:3), 1824 x 1216 (2.2 MP, 3:2), 1824 x 1024 (1.9 MP, 16:9)	5952 x 3968 (23.6 MP, 3:2), 4256 x 2832 (12.1 MP, 3:2), 2976 x 1984 (5.9 MP, 3:2), 1600 x 1072 (1.7 MP, Other)
Image File Format:	JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG	JPEG, .DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	3.4	3.0
Video Capture
Can take movies:	Yes	Yes
Movie Resolution:	1920x1080 (60i/50i) 1280x720 (60/50/30) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)	1920x1080 (25p/24p) 1280x720 (25p/24p)
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Composite Video Out:	Yes	No
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video:	Yes	n/a
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	No	n/a
HD Video Out:	Yes	No
HD Video Connection:	HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Micro Four Thirds	Leica M bayonet
Lens:	Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S	n/a
Focal Length (35mm equivalent):	28 - 84mm
Focal Length (actual):	14 - 42mm
Zoom Ratio:	3.00x
Aperture Range:	f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele)	Varies with lens used
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:	30 cm to Infinity 11.8 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	52.0mm	n/a
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom:	Yes	No
Digital Zoom Values:	2x or 4x	n/a
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	No
Auto Focus Type:	Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection, AF Tracking, Multi-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint)	N/A (Manual focus with OVF/Live View with magnification, focus peaking)
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes	n/a
Manual Focus:	Yes	Yes
Viewfinder
Viewfinder:	EVF / LCD	Optical / LCD
Viewfinder Type:	EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor	Non-TTL bright-line frame rangefinder w/ automatic parallax compensation, 0.68x magnification, calibrated to -0.5 dpt (corrective lenses from -3 to +3 diopter available); Optional Visoflex EVF-2 Electronic Viewfinder
Focus Peaking:	No	Yes
EVF Resolution:		n/a
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent):	0.70x	0.68x
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed):	1.40x	0.68x
Display
Eye-level Viewfinder:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display:	Yes	Yes
Rear Display Size (inches):	3.0	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	460,000 dots	921,600 dots (307,200 px)
Touchscreen:	Yes	No
Articulating Screen:	Yes	No
Tilt Swivel Screen:		No
Selfie Screen:		No
Max Playback Zoom:	16.0x
Top Deck Display:	No	No

Exposure
Maximum ISO (native):		25000
Minimum ISO (native):		320
ISO Settings:	Auto, 160-6400 Intelligent ISO	Auto, ISO 320 to 25000 in 1/3 EV steps
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps)	None
Shutter Speed Range:	1/4000 - 60 sec	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode:	Yes	Yes
Exposure Compensation:	+/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes:	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot	OVF: TTL Center-weighted with working aperture; Live view: TTL Multi, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure:	Yes	No
Aperture Priority:	Yes	Yes
Shutter Priority:	Yes	No
Full Manual Exposure:	Yes	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	B&W capture only; Filters available including new yellow, orange and green filters.
Self Timer:	2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds	2 or 12 seconds
Time Lapse (intervalometer):
High Resolution Composite:	No	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	No
Flash Modes:	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off	Control with center-weighted TTL pre-flash metering (with SCA-3501/3502 adapter, or SCA-3000 standard flash unit such as Leica SF 24D/Leica SF 58); First or second curtain sync.
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100):	8.3 m / 27.2 ft.	n/a
Flash Range Description:	Lens dependent	n/a
Max Flash Sync:	1/160	1/180
Flash Exposure Compensation:	+/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps	+/- 3.0 EV in 0.3EV steps
External Flash Connection:	Hot Shoe	SCA-3502 compatible hot shoe, with center contact
Built-In Wireless Flash Control:
Image Storage
Usable Memory Types:	SD / SDHC / SDXC	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW, RAW + JPEG	.DNG RAW (14-bit, compressed or uncompressed), RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:	AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG	QuickTime Motion JPEG (MOV); built-in mic is mono, but external stereo mic adapter available
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	Yes	No
DPOF Compliant:	Yes	No
Remote Control:	Yes	Yes
Remote Control Type:	Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote	Threaded cable release
Connections (extended):	Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector	Accessory port, contact strip for Multifunction Hand Grip M

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	0.66
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	0.67
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	9
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot):
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution):	3.4	3.0
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	7	30
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames):
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps):
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames):
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid):	0.29 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.30 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.091 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):	0.57 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.080 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Full Autofocus lag: Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.294s Quick AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.297s
Startup Time:	1.4 seconds
Play -> Record Time:	0.8 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	5.5 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):	270 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	Proprietary	Proprietary 7.4v 1800mAh
Usable Battery Types:	Lithium-ion rechargeable	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included:	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter):	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Battery Charger Included:		Yes
Internal Charging Supported:		No
Software
Included Software:	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver	Free download of Adobe Lightroom for registered owners
OS Compatibility:		Windows Vista SP2 /7/ 8; Mac OS X (10.5 or higher)
Miscellaneous
Notes & Features:	16-megapixel Sensor, Improved High ISO IQ, Faster AF, Metal Body, 1920x1080 HD Movies, Articulating Touch-screen LCD, 2.5mm Remote Socket, Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. Available in black, brown, red or white.	Captures black and white stills and video with no interpolation. Finished in black chrome.