Outstanding image quality in a smaller, lighter body
The Lumix G3 lets you capture great
photos from the very first shot. A new 16.0-megapixel sensor and
light-speed autofocus gives you the exceptional image quality that
was once restricted to large, heavy DSLR cameras. The intuitive
automatic shooting modes and full range of advanced features,
combined with high-resolution free-angle LCD
touch screen or Electronic View Finder, mean you get the picture
you want, how you want.
LiveMOS - Large sensor, low noise
A 16.0-megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds Sensor means images
will be cleaner and more noise free than ever. With newly developed
processing capabilities, the low-noise pixel area and the low-noise
circuit are combined, resulting in a noise level of less than one
third of a conventional sensor.
High-speed, high-performance
The Venus Engine VI FHD, incorporating the image processing
technology Advanced Intelligent Resolution and Intelligent D-range
Control, allows beautiful photos and high-definition movies to be
captured with superior signal processing. Users can take clear,
high resolution photography even at high ISO sensitivity levels,
without the bleeding of colours.
World's Fastest Pinpoint AF - Never miss the perfect
moment
Speed is of the essence for exceptional photography.
The Lumix G3 pushes the boundaries of high performance
with the world's fastest pinpoint auto focus speed, approximately
0.1 seconds. A wide range of AF modes are available, including
multiple-area AF with up to 23 focus areas, Face Detection, and AF
Tracking meaning the Lumix G3 can lock onto any subject
and keep it in focus even if it moves.
Crystal clear high speed action
The Lumix G3's burst shooting capability has been
improved to make sure you get the perfect image, even of a
fast-moving subject. With up to 4 fps capability in 16.0-megapixel
resolution and 20 fps at 4.0 megapixels,
the Lumix G3 allows the ultimate action photography
at high resolution.
Rich detail definition
With the Advanced Intelligent Resolution technology, three areas
- outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas - are
automatically detected. Outlines are enhanced to give more clearly
defined edges, while emphasising more highly textured areas of the
image. The Venus Engine VI FHD also provides selective noise
reduction to the outline, to let it have more naturally-balanced
curve without any deterioration in resolution.
Full Creative Control with Every Shot
For experienced photographers looking for advanced
functionality of a DSLR, or a beginner who wants to take
eye-catching images at the click of the button,
the Lumix G3 makes it easy.
Touch control shooting
The Lumix G3 features revolutionary
touch control shooting, including full-area touch focusing where
the focus can be set immediately to the subject, or to the
background, by just one touch of the large LCD
screen.
Rich colour reproduction with Intelligent D-range
Control
With the new Intelligent D-range Control,
the Lumix G3 allows photographers of
all levels to achieve the rich colour reproduction expected by
professionals. The blues skies of summer will appear more natural
than ever, as the camera optimises the exposure and ensures that
gradation and individual details are artfully
reproduced.
Intelligent Auto Plus functionality
In addition to these advanced functions, Panasonic's
Intelligent Auto Plus (iA+) mode provides the best shooting results
when a photo opportunity appears or when you do not have time to
make manual settings. This includes MEGA O.I.S (Optical Image
Stabilising), which helps prevent blurring from hand-shake, and
Intelligent ISO Control, which reduces motion blur by adjusting the
ISO sensitivity if the subject moves as the shot is taken. With
Intelligent Scene Selector the camera automatically switches to the
appropriate mode according to the subject touched. For example, a
touch on a human face switches to the portrait mode and a touch on
the background to the scenery mode. My Colour mode has a total of
seven preset effects - Expressive, Retro, High Key, Sepia, and High
Dynamic - alongside custom mode, which lets you manually set the
colour, brightness and saturation levels.
Full HD Movie quality
The quality advances of the Lumix G3 are not
restricted to still photos. The camera lets you take over the
Hollywood director's chair to record Full HD movies. Long recording
times and intuitive controls help you create perfect movies with
ease. The Lumix G3's 16.0-megapixel sensor means the
camera can record in Full HD AVCHD 1920 x 1080, 50i, producing
higher quality movies with minimal noise. Due to the inter-picture
prediction method for compression, the AVCHD format enjoys almost double
the recording time compared to Motion JPEG. The Full-time AF and AF
Tracking functionality allows you to take high-quality movies
effortlessly. With just one touch of the screen, the Lumix
G3 locks on and automatically "tracks" the subject and keeps
it in focus as it moves.
