| Model Number: |
GF3 |
| Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: |
No |
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| Date Available: |
2011-07-30 |
| Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
| Weight: |
11.3 oz (320 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: |
No |
| Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
| Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
| Effective Megapixels: |
12.1 |
| Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
| Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.33 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
| Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
| DxO Sensor Score: |
49 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
20.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
458 |
| 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) |
| Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.5 |
| Can take movies: |
Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p)) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
| HD Video Out: |
Yes |
| HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
| Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: |
Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): |
14mm |
| Zoom Ratio: |
1.00x |
| Aperture Range: |
f/2.5 - f/22 |
| Normal Focus Range: |
18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
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| Filter Thread: |
46.0mm |
| Thread Type: |
n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
| Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: |
Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus: |
Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
| Manual Focus: |
Yes |
| Viewfinder: |
LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: |
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| Focus Peaking: |
No |
| EVF Resolution: |
n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
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| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
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| Eye-level Viewfinder: |
No |
| Rear Display: |
Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: |
Yes |
| Articulating Screen: |
No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
| Selfie Screen: |
No |
| Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
| Top Deck Display: |
No |
| Maximum ISO (native): |
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| Minimum ISO (native): |
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| ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO |
| Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
| White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
| Shutter Speed Range: |
60 - 1/4000 |
| Bulb Mode: |
No |
| Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
| Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
| Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: |
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 |
| Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
|
| High Resolution Composite: |
No |
| Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
| Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: |
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| External Flash Connection: |
n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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| Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: |
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| Other Memory: |
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| Dual Card Slots: |
No |
| RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: |
AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: |
No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: |
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| Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
| NFC: |
No |
| Bluetooth: |
No |
| Built-In GPS: |
No |
| Microphone Jack: |
No |
| Headphone Jack: |
No |
| External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
| Remote Control: |
No |
| Remote Control Type: |
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| Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.65 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.65 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
7 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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| Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
20 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.51 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.081 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): |
23-area AF lag: 0.310s |
| Startup Time: |
1.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: |
0.7 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.0 seconds |
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
340 shots |
| 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 |
| Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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| Internal Charging Supported: |
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| Included Software: |
PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: |
Windows, Mac OS |
| 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 |