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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF2
GF2 vs GF3
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Nikon D5100
D5100 vs D5200
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Successor: |
Panasonic GF5
GF3 vs GF5
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Nikon D5300
D5200 vs D5300
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Model Number: |
GF3 |
D5200 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
SLR |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$899.95 |
Street Price: |
$675.49 |
$589.95 |
Date Available: |
2011-07-30 |
2013-01-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
11.3 oz
(320 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
|
29.2 oz
(827 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.3 in.
(108 x
67 x
33 mm)
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5.1 x
3.9 x
3.1 in.
(129 x
98 x
78 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 |
Toshiba |
Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
24.1 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
APS-C |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
366.6mm2 (23.50mm x 15.60mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
3.92 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 |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
49 |
84 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.6 |
24.2 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.0 |
13.9 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
458 |
1,284 |
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) |
6000 x 4000
(24.0 MP,
3:2), 4496 x 3000
(13.5 MP,
3:2), 2992 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.5 |
4.9 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p))
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (60i/50i/30p/25p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/50p)
640x424 (30p/25p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
Yes |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
Nikon F |
Lens: |
Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses |
Nikkor AF-S DX 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28mm |
27 -
83mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14mm |
18 -
55mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
3.00x |
Aperture Range: |
f/2.5 - f/22 |
f/3.5 - 22 (W), f/5.6 - 38 (T) |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
18 cm to Infinity
7.1 in to Infinity
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28 cm to Infinity
11.0 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
46.0mm |
52.0mm |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
No |
Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
n/a |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
OVF: 39-point (9 cross type) TTL phase detection with 3D focus tracking by Nikon Multi-CAM 4800 DX; Live View: Contrast detect with Face-priority AF, wide-area AF, normal-area AF, subject-tracking AF |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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Optical / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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SLR type; eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.78x mag., 17.9mm eyepoint, -1.7 to +0.7 diopter, Type B BriteView Clear Matte Mark VII screen |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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0.52x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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0.78x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
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)
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO |
Auto, 100 - 6400 in steps of 1/3 EV; expandable to 25600 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Auto, Incandescent, Fluorescent (7 types), Direct Sunlight, Flash, Cloudy, Shade, Preset Manual; all except Preset Manual with fine tuning |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 30 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
No |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
2016-pixel 3D Color Matrix Metering II, Color Matrix Metering II, Center-weighted, Spot (2.5% of frame) |
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 |
16 Scene modes (Portrait, Landscape, Child, Sports, Close-up, Night Portrait, Night Landscape, Party/Indoor, Beach/Snow, Sunset, Dusk/Dawn, Pet Portrait, Candlelight, Blossom, Autumn Colors, Food); Effects (Selective Color, Miniature, High and Low Key, Silhouette, Color Sketch and Night Vision); In-camera HDR, Active D-Lighting |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
2s, 5s, 10s, 20s; 1 to 9 exposures 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 with red-eye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync with red-eye reduction, fill-flash, red-eye reduction, slow sync, slow sync with red-eye reduction, rear-curtain with slow sync, rear-curtain sync, off; Advanced Wireless Lighting supported with SB-910, SB-900, SB-800 as master |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
Lens dependent; Approx. 39/12, 43/13 with manual flash (ft/m, ISO 100, 68F/20C) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/200 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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-3 to +1 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
ISO 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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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
RAW (14-bit .NEF), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
MOV (Video: H.264/MPEG-4 AVC; Audio: Stereo Linear PCM) |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
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 |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional: wired or wireless |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
Type C mini-HDMI with CEC, Accessory Terminal (MC-DC2 remote cord or GP-1 GPS unit), 3.5mm stereo mic jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.65 |
0.47 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.65 |
0.52 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
7 |
9 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
|
0.54 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.5 |
4.9 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
20 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
5.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
7 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
4.9 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
|
5 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.31 seconds |
0.30 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
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Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): |
|
1.40 seconds |
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): |
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0.352 seconds |
Shutter Lag (manual focus): |
0.094 seconds |
0.298 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.51 seconds |
0.37 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.081 seconds |
0.088 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
23-area AF lag: 0.310s |
OVF:
Full AF shutter lag, Wide-area mode = 0.386s
Live View:
Full AF shutter lag = 1.4s
Prefocused = 0.352 |
Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
0.5 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
0.3 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.0 seconds |
4.0 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
340 shots |
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Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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500 shots |
Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh |
Proprietary EL14 (7.4v, 1030mAh) |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
|
1 x Proprietary EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
|
Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
|
No |
Included Software: |
PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
Nikon ViewNX 2 CD-ROM |
OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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. |
Available in Black, Red or Bronze. |