- 4/3 224.9mm2
- 12.1 megapixels
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Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
Predecessor: |
Canon 10D
10D vs 20D |
Panasonic GF2
GF2 vs GF3 |
Successor: |
Canon 30D
20D vs 30D |
Panasonic GF5
GF3 vs GF5 |
General | ||
Model Number: | 20D | GF3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
Camera Format: | SLR | Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
Retail Price: | $1499.00 | $699.99 |
Street Price: | $675.49 | |
Date Available: | 2004-09-30 | 2011-07-30 |
Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
Weight: | 24.2 oz (685 g) |
11.3 oz
(320 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
Size: |
5.7 x
4.2 x
2.8 in. (144 x 106 x 72 mm) |
4.2 x
2.6 x
1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm) |
Waterproof: | No | No |
Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
Image Sensor | ||
Sensor Type: | CMOS | Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: | Canon CMOS | Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: | 8.3 | 12.1 |
Sensor Format: | APS-C | 4/3 |
Sensor size: | 337.5mm2 (22.50mm x 15.00mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 6.42 microns | 4.33 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.6x | 2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
DxO Sensor Score: | 62 | 49 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 21.9 | 20.6 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 11.0 | 10.0 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 721 | 458 |
Image Capture | ||
Image Resolution: |
3504 x 2336
(8.2 MP,
3:2), 2544 x 1696 (4.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
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, CCD-RAW (CR2) | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: | 4.8 | 3.5 |
Video Capture | ||
Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p))
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
|
Movie File Format: | None | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
HD Video Out: | Yes | |
HD Video Connection: | HDMI | |
Lens & Optics | ||
Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: | n/a | 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: | Varies with lens used | f/2.5 - f/22 |
Integrated ND Filter: | No | No |
Normal Focus Range: |
18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity |
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Macro Focus Range: | ||
Filter Thread: | n/a | 46.0mm |
Thread Type: | Varies with lens used | n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: | No | No |
Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Up to 4x |
Auto Focus | ||
Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Auto Focus Type: | 9-point phase detection | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
Viewfinder | ||
Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD (playback only) | LCD |
Viewfinder Type: | SLR type, eye-level pentaprism. 95% coverage, 0.9x magnification, 20mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter adjustment | |
Focus Peaking: | No | No |
EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.56x | |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.90x | |
Display | ||
Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): | 1.8 | 3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: | 118,000 dots | 460,000 dots |
Touchscreen: | No | Yes |
Articulating Screen: | No | No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
Selfie Screen: | No | No |
Max Playback Zoom: | 10.0x | 16.0x |
Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
Exposure | ||
Maximum ISO (native): | 1600 | |
Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | |
ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600; 3200 with extention | Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO |
Auto ISO Mode: | No | Yes |
White Balance Settings: | Auto, daylight, shade, overcast, tungsten bulb, fluorescent light, flash, custom | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
Metering Modes: | Evaluative, Centerweighted Average, Partial (9%) | 144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: | No | Yes |
Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: | Portrait, Landscape, Close-up, Sports, Night Portrait, Flash Off | Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset |
Self Timer: | 10 seconds seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): | ||
High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
Flash | ||
Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
Flash Modes: | Red-eye reduction | 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): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
Flash Range Description: | 13 meters at ISO 100 | Lens dependent |
Max Flash Sync: | 1/250 | 1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: | ||
External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, Sync Terminal | n/a |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
Image Storage | ||
Usable Memory Types: | CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: | ||
Other Memory: | ||
Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
Uncompressed Format: | CCD-RAW (CR2) | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: | None | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
Included Memory: | No memory included | |
Included Memory Type: | ||
Connectivity | ||
Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
NFC: | No | |
Bluetooth: | No | No |
Built-In GPS: | No | No |
Microphone Jack: | No | No |
Headphone Jack: | No | No |
External Connections: | USB 1.1,USB 2.0 Full (LOW) Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
Remote Control: | Yes | No |
Remote Control Type: | Wireless or Wired | |
Connections (extended): | DC In | Mini HDMI (Type C) |
Performance Timing | ||
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 0.48 | 0.65 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 0.43 | 0.65 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 6 | 7 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 4.8 | 3.5 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 31 | 20 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | ||
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | ||
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.16 seconds | 0.31 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.15 seconds | |
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.110 seconds | 0.094 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.51 seconds | |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.077 seconds | 0.081 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): | Tested with Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM "kit" lens | 23-area AF lag: 0.310s |
Startup Time: | 0.3 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.0 seconds | |
Power | ||
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 340 shots | |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 700 shots | |
Battery Life, Video: | ||
Battery Form Factor: | BP-511 / BP-511A / BP-512 | Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh |
Usable Battery Types: | Lithium Ion Rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary BP-511A Lithium Ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
Software | ||
Included Software: | PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver | |
OS Compatibility: | Windows, MacOS | 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. |