DiscontinuedCompact Interchangeable Lens CameraDMC-GF3

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.

 


Smart & Intuitive Controls

The 3.0-inch touch-screen elevates operability more accurately and easily. It includes touch shutter, touch AF, touch playback and more.  The new control dial gives you smooth, free control. Just turn it and choose the icons you want to set. It makes complicated settings fun and easy. The sophisticatedly designed GUI and easy-to-understand icons allow easy shooting, simply move the slider or touch the icons to shoot the way you want.  

 

Micro Four Thirds System

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 lenses, including the LUMIX G / LEICA DG lenses.

 

Full-HD Video

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

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TYPE
TypeInterchangeable Lens
Lens mountMicro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR
Image sensor size17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
TypeLive MOS Sensor
Total pixels13.06 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels12.10 Megapixels
Color filterPrimary color filter
Dust reduction systemSupersonic wave filter
LENS
Kit LensSingle / Pancake / Power Zoom / Twin Lens
Single Lens Kit14-42mm, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., Mega O.I.S.
Pancake Kit14mm, F2.5 ASPH.
X Lens Kit14-42mm Power Zoom, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., Power O.I.S.
Video Lens Kit-
Twin Lens Kit14-42mm, F3.5-5.6 ASPH., Mega O.I.S. / 14mm, F2.5 ASPH.
Aperture-
Optical Zoom-
Focal Length-
Extra Optical Zoom (EZ)-
Intelligent Zoom-
Lens-
2- Speed Zoom-
Optical Image StabilizerYes (lens Dependant)
FOCUS
TypeContrast AF system
Focus modeAFS / AFC / MF
AF MeteringFace detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint
Focusing AreaFull Frame
AF detective rangeEV 0 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
AF assist lampYes
AF lockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AF lock
OthersQuick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF+MF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist,
SHUTTER
TypeFocal-plane shutter
Shutter speedStill Images: 1 / 4000 ~ 60 Motion image: 1 / 16000 ~ 1 / 30 (NTSC), 1 / 16000 ~ 1 / 25 (PAL)
Self timer10sec, 3 images / 2sec / 10sec
Remote control-
Recording file format
Still Image 2DJPEG(DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW,
Still Image 3DMPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard)
Motion ImageAVCHD / QuickTime Motion JPEG
Aspect ratio4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image qualityRAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard, MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
Color spacesRGB, Adobe RGB
Recording Modes
Motion Picture Recording HD Video (AVCHD)[Full HD] 1920×1080, 50i (sensor output is 25p) (FSH:17Mbps) [HD] 1280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 25p)?SH:17Mbps)
Motion Picture Recording HD Video (MP4/MJPEG)[HD] 1280 x 720, 30fps (MJPEG)
Motion Picture Recording STD Video[4:3] QVGA : 320 x 240, 30fps / VGA : 640 x 480, 30fps
Continuous recordable time AVCHDAVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 130 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 150 min with H-H014? / Approx. 140 min with H-PS14042
Continuous recordable time MP4/MJPEG-
Actual recordable time AVCHDAVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 65 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 75 min with H-H014 / Approx. 70 min with H-PS14042
Actual recordable time MP4/MJPEG-
Still Picture Recording 1:12992 x 2992 (L) / 2112 x 2112 (M) / 1504 x 1504 (S) / 1440x1440(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Still Picture Recording 4:34000x3000(L) / 2816x2112(M) / 2048x1536(S) / 1600x1200(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Still Picture Recording 3:24000x2672(L) / 2816x1880(M) / 2048x1360(S) / 1600x1064(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Still Picture Recording 16:94000x2248(L) / 2816x1584(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1600x904(When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Third System standard)
Mode Dial / Mode ButtonMode Button
Still Image Scene ModePortrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Peripheral Defocus / Flower / Food / Objects / /Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Illiminatioms / Baby 1, 2 / Pet / Party / Sunset
Movie SCN modePortrait / 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.)
Creative control(Still image & Motion image) Expressive / Retro / High key / Sepia / High Dyamic / Miniature
Photo Style / Film Mode-
Color mode / Color Effect / My Color-
Picture Adjustment-
BURST SHOOTING Full- Resolution ImageH: 3.8 frames / sec, M: 2.8 frames / sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames / sec (with Live View)
BURST SHOOTING High- speed Burst-
Optical Image StabalisationMega O.I.S. (Lens dependant)
Intelligent ISOYes
Face DetectionYes
Scene DetectionYes
Intelligent ExposureYes
Face RecognitionYes
AF TrackingYes
Intelligent Hand held night shot modeNo
iHDRNo
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Exposure modeProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual,
Exposure compensation1 / 3EV Step ±3EV
AE bracket3,5 frame, in 1 / 3 or 2 / 3 EV Step, ±4 / 3 EV
Light metering modeIntelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
ISO sensitivity(Standard Output Sensitivity)Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400
Light metering system144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Metering rangeEV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
AE lockSet the Fn button in custom menu to AE lock
WHITE BALANCE
White balanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting / Portrait / Beauty skin / Sport / Flower / Collection / Baby / Pet / defocus control
White balance adjustmentBlue / amber bias, Magenta / green bias
Color temperature setting2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket3 exposures in blue / amber axis or in magenta / green axis
BUILT-IN-FLASH
TypeTTL Built-in-Flash, GN6.3 equivalent (ISO 160 ?m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash modeAuto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction,Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Synchronization speedLess than 1 / 160 second
Flash output adjustment-
Flash synchronization1st. Curtain Sync
Hot shoe-
OTHER
Digital Red Eye Correction (Red- Eye Removal)Yes
GPSNo
Compass / Barometer / Altimeter- / - / -
Wi-FINo
Zoom in Motion PictureYes
Touch PanelYes
Water Proof-
Dust Proof-
Freeze Proof-
Shock Proof-
LCD MONITOR
TypeTFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor size3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
Pixels460K dots
Field of viewApprox. 100%
Monitor adjustmentBrightness (7 levels), Cnotrast and Saturation (7 levels), Red tint (7 levels), Blue tint (7 levels)
VIEWFINDER
Type-
Field of view-
Magnification-
Eye point-
Diopter adjustment-
Auto Eye SensorNo
LIVE VIEW
Digital zoom2x, 4x
Extra Tele ConversionStill image: Max.2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.) Motion image: 3.1x (SH / H in AVCHD and HD / WVGA in Motion JPEG), 4.2x (VGA / QVGA in Motion JPEG)
Guide Lines3 patterns
Real-time HistogramYes
PLAYBACK
Playback modeNormal 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), Rotate Display, Favorite, Print set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit
EDIT
Resize / Cropping / Aspect Conv. / LevelingYes / Yes / Yes / -
Copy / Title Edit / Text Stamp- / Yes / Yes
Cut Animation-
Video DivideYes
PictBridge SupportPictBridge compatible?Print size, Layout, Date setting are selectable
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE
ProtectionSingle / Multi, Single in Burst Group / Multi in Burst Group, Cancel
EraseSingle / Multi / All / Except Favorite
MEDIA
Recording MediaSD memory card, SDHC memory card, SDXC memory card
Built- in- Memory-
INTERFACE
USBUSB 2.0 High Speed
HDMIminiHDMI TypeC Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system) Audio: Linear PCM
Audio video outputMonaural Type, NTSC / PAL
Remote input-
MicrophoneMonaural, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High Microphone level adjustable: Lv1 / Lv2 / Lv3 / Lv4
SpeakerMonaural
LANGUAGE
OSD languageJapanese, English, German, French, Traditional Chinese, Italian, Spanish
POWER
BatteryLi-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 940mAh) (DMW-BLE9)
Battery life (CIPA standard)Approx. 320 images with H-FS014042 Approx. 340 images with H-H014 Approx. 330 images with H-PS14042
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)
WeightApprox. 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) Approx. 359g / 12.66 oz (SD card, Battery, H-PS14042 lens included)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Operating temperature0 to 40 (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity10% to 80
Supplied in the box
Included SoftwarePHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE Super LoiloScope (trial version) USB Driver
Standard AccessoriesBattery 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, DMC-GF3W kit and DMC-GF3X kit ** Lens rear cap of H-H014 lens not included for DMC-GF3C kit, DMC-GF3W kit and DMC-GF3X Kit

Available Lenses