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Predecessor: |
Panasonic G2
G2 vs G3
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Successor: |
Panasonic G5
G3 vs G5
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Model Number: |
G3 |
K-01 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$899.95 |
Street Price: |
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$358.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-06-21 |
2012-03-15 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
20.6 oz
(583 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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21.6 oz
(611 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.5 x
3.3 x
1.8 in.
(115 x
84 x
47 mm)
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4.8 x
3.1 x
2.3 in.
(122 x
79 x
58 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
16.3 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.77 microns |
4.81 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.5x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
56 |
79 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.0 |
23.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.6 |
12.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
667 |
1,135 |
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) |
4928 x 3264
(16.1 MP,
Other), 4224 x 2816
(11.9 MP,
3:2), 3456 x 2304
(8.0 MP,
3:2), 2688 x 1792
(4.8 MP,
3:2), 4352 x 3264
(14.2 MP,
4:3), 3840 x 2880
(11.1 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2304 x 1728
(4.0 MP,
4:3), 4928 x 2776
(13.7 MP,
16:9), 4224 x 2376
(10.0 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 1944
(6.7 MP,
16:9), 2688 x 1512
(4.1 MP,
16:9), 3264 x 3264
(10.7 MP,
1:1), 2880 x 2880
(8.3 MP,
1:1), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 1728 x 1728
(3.0 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG, 12-bit DNG RAW |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.4 |
5.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1280x720 (60/50/30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
640x480 (30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2/3) |
Lens: |
Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 XS, 5 elements in 4 groups |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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61mm |
Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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40mm |
Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
1.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) |
f/2.8 (wide) / f/22 (tele) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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40 cm to Infinity
15.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
27.0mm |
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: |
Yes |
Yes |
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) |
Contrast Detection: Auto 81 Point, User-Selectable, Center; AF Single (w focus lock, focus/release priority selectable), Face Detection AF, Tracking AF, Manual |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
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Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.40x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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921,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400 Intelligent ISO |
Auto: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600, Auto ISO range selectable; Manual: ISO 100-12800 (1, 1/2, 1/3 steps), expandable to ISO 100-25600 |
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) |
Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (D, N, W, L), Tungsten, Flash, CTE |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
1024-segment Multi, Center-weighted and Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
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 |
Scene modes: Portrait, Landscape, Macro, Moving Object, Night Scene Portrait, Sunset, Blue Sky, Forest, Night Scene, Night Scene HDR (JPG only), Night Snap, Food, Pet, Kids, Surf & Snow, Backlight Silhouette, Candlelight, Stage Lighting, Museum; Custom Image modes: Bright, Natural, Portrait, Landscape, Vibrant, Radiant, Muted, Bleach Bypass, Reversal Film, Monochrome (including film filters, infrared, sepia toning), Cross Processing; Digital filters (capture): Extract Color, Toy Camera, Retro, High Contrast, Shading, Invert Color... |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
2, 12 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Auto, Auto + Redeye, On, On + Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Off |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
8.3 m /
27.2 ft.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens aperture dependent |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/180 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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-2 to +1 EV
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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UHS-1 compliant |
Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
12-bit DNG RAW |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
MP4 (AVC H.264), AVI/MJPEG for Interval Movie |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
0.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
No |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
No |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
Optional DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
Optional Infrared |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector |
Mini HMDI (Type-C), 3.5mm stereo microphone input |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.66 |
1.91 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.67 |
2.24 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
9 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.4 |
5.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
7 |
9 |
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): |
0.29 seconds |
0.80 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.30 seconds |
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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): |
0.091 seconds |
0.105 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.57 seconds |
0.85 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.080 seconds |
0.120 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus lag:
Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.294s
Quick AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.297s |
Full Autofocus, Multi-area AF mode = 0.768 second |
Startup Time: |
1.4 seconds |
2.4 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
1.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.5 seconds |
4.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
270 shots |
500 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary D-LI90 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Internal Charging Supported: |
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Included Software: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
Software CD-ROM S-SW120 |
OS Compatibility: |
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Windows, Mac OS |
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. |
Machined aluminum frame under black, white or yellow exterior, 16MP APS-C sensor, Pentax K-Mount, Sensor-shift Shake and Dust Reduction (4-stops), 6fps Burst Mode, Full HD 1080p Movies, HDR mode, Focus peaking in manual focus mode. |