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- Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Kit (14mm f2.8) White Digital SLR Camera
With the GF3, Panasonic continues to court the mass-market, with a camera that furthers its trend of simplification and new-user befriending. It's a gentle refresh of the GF2 but one from which even more controls (as well as size and weight) have been removed. It's still a 12MP camera but the addition of the latest three-core Venus Engine FHD processor gives it the impressive speed of its G3 and GH2 siblings.Building on the simple touchscreen design of the GF2, the GF3 loses Panasonic's signature rear click-dial, instead making do instead with a compact camera-style dial around the four-way controller. This and the loss of both the flash hot shoe and rear accessory port underline Panasonic's determination to keep things small, simple, unthreatening and inexpensive. The stereo mics of its predecessor have also gone, further casualties of the downsizing process.
The GF3 is a well-specified camera, which is characterized by hassle-free ergonomics, and is capable of very satisfying results. As such, it is well-placed to lure owners of compact cameras who desire better image quality and the opportunity to begin exploring advanced exposure controls and camera settings. Ultimately the GF3 succeeds in offering these users a range of features which may be completely new to them but in a package that is neither intimidating nor prohibitively costly.
- Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF3 (PAL)
- Panasonic LUMIX G 14 mm f/2.8 lens
- battery Pack
- battery Charger
- AV Cable
- USB Connection Cable
- Shoulder Strap
- Stylus pen
- CD-ROM
General
Brands | Panasonic |
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Body Type
Body Type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
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Sensor
Mega Pixel (MP) | 12.1 megapixels |
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Sensor Size (mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
Processor | Venus Engine FHD |
Image
ISO | Auto, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 |
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White balance presets | 5 |
Custom white balance | Yes (2) |
Uncompressed format | RAW |
Optics & Focus
Number of focus points | 23 |
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Lens Mount | Micro 4/3 Lens Mount |
Focal length Multiplier (X) | 2× |
Screen / View Finder
Articulated LCD | Fixed |
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Screen Size ('') | 3″ |
Screen Dots | 460,000 |
Screen Type | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
Photography Features
Min. shutter speed (sec) | 60 sec |
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Max. shutter speed (sec) | 1/4000 sec |
Shutter Priority | Yes |
External flash | No |
Continuous drive | Yes (3.2, 2.6 or 2 fps) |
Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) |
Exposure compensation | ±3 (at 1/3 EV steps) |
AE Bracketing | ±2 (3, 5 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) |
WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) |
Video
Resolution | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
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Connectivity
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
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Physical
Battery Description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger |
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Battery Life (CIPA) (Mins) | 300 |
Weight (incl. batteries) (g) | 55 |
Dimensions | 108 x 67 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.26″) |
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