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| Model Name: | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 |
| Check Prices: | Check Now! |
| Photo Gallery URL: | Photo Gallery |
| Device Forum URL: | Forum |
| Manufacturer URL: | Mfr. Website |
| General | |
| Model Number: | GF3 |
| Camera Format: | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | Yes |
| Retail Price: | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $463.44 |
| Date Available: | 2011-07-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes |
| Weight: | 11.3 oz (320 g) includes batteries, kit lens |
| Weight With Batteries? | Yes |
| Weight Includes Kit Lens? | Yes |
| Size: | 4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No |
| Image Sensor | |
| Sensor Type: | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic |
| Total Megapixels: | 13.1 |
| Effective Megapixels: | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Size (dia.): | 0.85" |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 2.0 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes |
| Sensor-shift Stabilized: | No |
| Image Capture | |
| Image Resolution: | 4000 x 3000 (12.0 MP, 4:3), 4000 x 2672 (10.7 MP, Other), 4000 x 2248 (9.0 MP, 16:9), 2816 x 2112 (5.9 MP, 4:3), 2816 x 1880 (5.3 MP, Other), 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, 3:2), 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, 16:9), 1440 x 1440 (2.1 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Video Capture | |
| Movie Mode: | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: | 1920x1080, 1280x720, 640x480, 320x240 |
| Movie Frame Rate: | 60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p), 60p/30p, 30, 30 |
| Movie Audio: | Yes |
| Movie File Format: | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Optics | |
| Lens Mount: | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Kit Lens: | Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 mm |
| 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: | |
| Optical Image Stablization: | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x |
| Filter Thread: | 46mm |
| Auto Focus | |
| Auto Focus: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
| Face Detection: | Yes |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes |
| Electronic Viewfinder | |
| Electronic Viewfinder: | No |
| Electronic Viewfinder Type: | |
| Display | |
| LCD Viewfinder: | Yes |
| LCD Size (inches): | 3.0 |
| LCD Resolution: | 460,000 dots |
| OLED Screen: | |
| Touchscreen: | |
| Articulating LCD: | Yes |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 16.0x |
| Exposure | |
| 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 AE: | 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: | |
| Flash | |
| 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 m / 16 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 |
| Flash Exp Compensation: | |
| Ext Flash Connection: | n/a |
| Image Storage | |
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| Memory Included (MB): | |
| File System: | FAT32 |
| DCF Compliant: | Yes |
| Connectivity | |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable: | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No |
| HD Video Out: | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI |
| Built-In Wi-fi: | No |
| Computer/Printer: | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes |
| Remote Control: | No |
| Remote Control Type: | |
| Other Connection: | Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Power | |
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included: | Yes |
| CIPA Rating: | 340 |
| Software | |
| Included Software: | PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | |
| 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. |
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