Lumix DMC-GF3 - G Series Micro Four Thirds System Digital Camera

DMC-GF3

Lumix GF Micro System Camera

The smallest and lightest G Series camera offers superb image quality and an advanced AF system

Features Overview

12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor for stunning images
iA+ also allows you to make manual settings
Ultra compact design means you can take it everywhere
Full HD for high quality video
Touch-screen for easy and intuitive operation

OVERVIEW
SPECIFICATIONS
Lens Kit Options

Slim, stylish and easy to use, the Lumix DMC-GF3 captures the moments you want to remember in exceptional detail. Panasonic’s new GF3, is the world's smallest and lightest* interchangeable lens Lumix G system camera, reduced approximately 17% in size and approximately 15% in weight compared with the DMC-GF2. It is designed to help you get more from every moment. Easy to use, bursting with features and weighing just 225g, the Lumix GF3 puts DSLR image quality in the palm of your hand.

iA+ gives you more creative freedom

The iA (Intelligent Auto) Plus will satisfy experienced photographers, yet is easy enough for beginners to use comfortably in both photo and video recording. Defocusing area, exposure compensation and white balance can be adjusted for scenes where a slight manual adjustment may bring better results. This popular function is easily operated with a slider on the touch-screen. Additional iA features include AF Tracking, Face Recognition, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Resolution, MEGA O.I.S. (included in the lens), Intelligent ISO Control and Intelligent Scene Selector.

Impressive features in a compact body

A lightweight aluminium body with an ergonomic rounded design means that the Lumix GF3 is both compact and comfortable to hold. Even more impressive is that housed within this camera’s tiny footprint is a built-in flash. It adopts a pop-up mechanism to prevent the darkening or shading that can occur due to the short distance between the flash unit and the interchangeable lens.

Micro Four Thirds Standard

One great advanage of the micro four thirds standard is the ability to achieve a wider range of expression by changing the lens. The DMC-GF3 lets you use the versatile lineup of Micro Four Thirds System standard lenses, including the LUMIX G / LEICA DG lenses.

Film your masterpiece in the highest quality

Now the DMC-GF3 can record Full HD videos in AVCHD format; featuring almost twice the recording time in HD quality than Motion JPEG. Panasonic’s advanced Auto Focus system with full-time AF and AF tracking ensures high-quality, easy video shooting. Touch the screen, and the camera locks on and automatically “tracks” the subject as it moves, continuing to adjust the focus settings for best results. Dolby® Digital Creator sound is complimented by a microphone on the upper body to record dynamic, true-to-life audio.

*For an interchangeable lens system camera with a built-in flash as of 13th June 2011

Specs

Type
Type	Digital interchangeable lens system camera
Recording media	SD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Image sensor size	17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Mount	Micro Four Thirds mount
Image Sensor
Type	Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels	13.06 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels	12.10 Megapixels
Aspect ratio	4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Color filter	Primary color filter
Dust reduction system	Supersonic wave filter
Recording System
Recording file format	Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard). Motion Image: AVCHD / QuickTime Motion JPEG
Aspect ratio	4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
File size
Image quality	RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard, MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
Color space	sRGB, Adobe RGB
Viewfinder
Type
Field of view
Magnification
Eye point
Diopter adjustment
Auto Focus
Type	Contrast AF system
Focusing mode	AFS/ AFC/ MF
AF mode	Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing/Pinpoint
AF detective range	EV 0 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
AF assist lamp	Y
AF lock	Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock
Exposure Control
Light metering system	144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode	Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range	EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Exposure mode	Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,
ISO sensitivity	Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400
Exposure compensation	1/3EV Step ±3EV
AE lock	Set the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
AE bracket	3,5 frame, in 1/3 or 2/3 EV Step, ±4/3 EV
White Balance
White Balance	Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting / Portrait / Beauty skin / Sport / Flower / Collection / Baby / Pet / defocus control
White Balance Adjustment	Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
Color temperature setting	2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket	3 exposures in blue/ amber axis or in magenta/ green axis
Shutter System
Type	Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed	Still Images: 1/4000 ~ 60. Motion image: 1/16000 ~ 1/30 (NTSC), 1/16000 ~ 1/25 (PAL)
Self timer	10sec, 3 images/ 2sec / 10sec
Remote Control
Scene Mode
Still Image SCN Mode	Portrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Peripheral Defocus / Flower / Food / Objects / /Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Illiminatioms / Baby 1, 2 / Pet / Party / Sunset
Movie SCN Mode	Portrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Flower / Food / Objects / Low-light / Party / Sunset (Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Movie Button. Still Image SCN modes without corresponding Movie SCN mode is recorded in mode suitable for the recording situation.)
Burst Shooting
Burst speed	H: 3.8 frames/sec, M: 2.8 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
Number of recordable	7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed). Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files)
Built In Flash
Type	TTL Built-in-Flash, GN6.3 equivalent (ISO 160 ・m), Built-in Pop-up
Built-in flash	Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
X-Sync speed
Flash output adjustment
Flash synchronization	Less than 1/160 second
Hot shoe
LCD Monitor
Type	TFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor size	3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
Pixels	460K dots
Field of view	Approx. 100%
Live View
Digital zoom	2x, 4x
Extra optical zoom
Other functions	Guide Lines (3 patterns), Real-time Histogram
Film Mode
Color
Black and white
Others
Playback
Playback mode	Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (16x Max.), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal/Picture/AVCHD/Motion JPEG/3D Play/Category/Favorite), Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display, Favorite, Print set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit
Protection/Erase
Protection	Single / Multi, Single in Burst Group / Multi in Burst Group, Cancel
Erase	Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
Direct Print
Print	PictBridge compatible（Print size, Layout, Date setting are selectable）
Interface
Digital
Digital video
Analog video
OSD Language
OSD Language
Power
Battery	Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 940mAh) (Included), Battery Charger
Battery life	Approx. 320 images with H-FS014042, Approx. 340 images with H-H014
Dimensions/Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D)	107.7 x 67.1 x 32.5 mm / 4.24 x 2.64 x 1.28 inch (excluding protrusions)
Weight	Approx. 264g / 9.31 oz (SD card, Battery, Body), Approx. 222g / 7.83 oz (Body only), Approx. 319g / 11.25 oz （SD card, Battery, H-H014 lens included), Approx. 429g / 15.13 oz (SD card, Battery, H-FS014042 lens included)
Operating Conditions
Operating temperature	0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity	10% to 80％
Standard Accessories
Software	PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition, "SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial version), USB Driver
Standard accessory	Battery Charger, Body Cap (DMC-GF3K and DMC-GF3 only), AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Stylus pen, CD-ROM * Body cap not included for DMC-GF3C kit and DMC-GF3W kit **Lens rear cap of H-H014 lens not included for DMC-GF3C kit and DMC-GF3W Kit

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