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Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF2
GF2 vs GF3
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Successor: |
Panasonic GF5
GF3 vs GF5
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Model Number: |
GF3 |
fp |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
Yes |
Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$1899.00 |
Street Price: |
$675.49 |
$1,484.50 |
Date Available: |
2011-07-30 |
2019-10-25 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
11.3 oz
(320 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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14.9 oz
(422 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.3 in.
(108 x
67 x
33 mm)
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4.4 x
2.8 x
1.8 in.
(113 x
70 x
45 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: |
12.1 |
24.6 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
35mm |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
858.01mm2 (35.90mm x 23.90mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
5.98 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
1.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
3:2 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
Bayer |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
None |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
49 |
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DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.6 |
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DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.0 |
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DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
458 |
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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), 4240 x 2392
(10.1 MP,
Other), 3008 x 2000
(6.0 MP,
3:2), 6000 x 3376
(20.3 MP,
16:9), 4240 x 2392
(10.1 MP,
Other), 3008 x 1688
(5.1 MP,
16:9), 6000 x 2576
(15.5 MP,
Other), 4240 x 1824
(7.7 MP,
Other), 3008 x 1288
(3.9 MP,
Other), 5664 x 4000
(22.7 MP,
Other), 4000 x 2832
(11.3 MP,
Other), 2832 x 2000
(5.7 MP,
Other), 5344 x 4000
(21.4 MP,
Other), 3776 x 2832
(10.7 MP,
4:3), 2672 x 2000
(5.3 MP,
Other), 4672 x 4000
(18.7 MP,
Other), 3312 x 2832
(9.4 MP,
Other), 2336 x 2000
(4.7 MP,
Other), 4000 x 4000
(16.0 MP,
1:1), 2832 x 2832
(8.0 MP,
1:1), 2000 x 2000
(4.0 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.5 |
18.0 |
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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3840x2160 (30p/25p/24p)
1920x1080 (120p/100p/60p/50p/30p/25p/24p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
No |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
n/a |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
n/a |
HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
L Mount |
Lens: |
Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28mm |
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Focal Length (actual): |
14mm |
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Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/2.5 - f/22 |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
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Normal Focus Range: |
18 cm to Infinity
7.1 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
46.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
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Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
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Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
Contrast Detect AF: Auto, 49-points selection mode, Free Movement mode, Face / Eye Detection AF mode, Tracking AF mode |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
No |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
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Optional LCD View Finder LVF-11 can be attached to rear LCD |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
Yes |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.2 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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2,100,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
No |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
No |
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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25600 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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100 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO |
Auto, 100-25600, expandable to ISO 6, 12, 25, 50, 51200, 102400 |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Auto, Auto (Lighting Source Priority), Daylight, Shade, Overcast, Incandescent, Fluorescent, Color Temperature, Flash, Custom 1/2/3 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/8000 - 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 |
Evaluative, center-weighted average, 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 |
Color modes: Standard, Vivid, Neutral, Portrait, Landscape, Cinema, Teal & Orange, Sunset Red,
Forest Green,FOV Classic Blue, FOV Classic Yellow, Monochrome; Fill Light, Shading Correction, HDR shooting |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
2 or 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
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 |
S-TTL automatic light control, Manual, Wireless flash, Multi-emission; Red-eye effect reduction, Slow synchronization, 2nd Curtain Synchronization |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m /
16.4 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
n/a |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
1/30 (1/15 in 14-bit mode) |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
Hot Shoe Unit HU-11 (supplied) |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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No |
Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-II |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
RAW (lossless compressed DNG (12 or 14 bit)), RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
CinemaDNG (8/10/12-bit) / MOV H.264( ALL-I /GOP) with Linear PCM stereo audio (48KHz, 16-bit) |
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 3.0 Super Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
No |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
No |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
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Optional wired (Cable Release CR-41) |
Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
USB Type-C (USB3.1 Gen1), Micro HDMI (Type D), 3.5mm stereo mic/remote jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.65 |
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Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.65 |
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Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
7 |
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Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
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JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.5 |
18.0 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
20 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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18.0 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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12 |
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 |
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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 |
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Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.51 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.081 seconds |
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Shutter Lag (notes): |
23-area AF lag: 0.310s |
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Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
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Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
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Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.0 seconds |
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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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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh |
Proprietary BP-51 |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary BP-51 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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No |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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Yes |
Included Software: |
PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
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OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
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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. |
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