Canon 30D vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

APS-C 337.5mm²
8.2 megapixels
ISO 100 - 1600

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4/3 224.9mm²
12.1 megapixels

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Detailed specifications
Canon EOS 30D
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

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Manufacturer URL:	Manufacturer website	Manufacturer website
Predecessor:	Canon 20D 20D vs 30D	Panasonic GF2 GF2 vs GF3
Successor:	Canon 40D 30D vs 40D	Panasonic GF5 GF3 vs GF5
General
Model Number:	30D	GF3
Alternate Model Number(s):
Camera Format:	Pro SLR	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured:	No	No
Retail Price:	$1399.00	$699.99
Street Price:	$724.46	$675.49
Date Available:	2006-02-21	2011-07-30
Tripod Mount:	Yes	Yes
Weight:	24.7 oz (700 g)	11.3 oz (320 g) includes batteries, kit lens
Size:	5.7 x 4.2 x 2.9 in. (144 x 106 x 74 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:	8.2	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
Anti Aliasing Filter:	Fixed	Fixed
Self-Cleaning:	No	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization:	No	No
On-Sensor Phase Detect:	No	No
DxO Sensor Score:	59	49
DxO Color Depth Score (bits):	21.5	20.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs):	10.8	10.0
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso):	736	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, RAW	JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second:	5.0	3.5
Video Capture
Can take movies:	No	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:	n/a	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder:	n/a	No
HD Video Out:		Yes
HD Video Connection:		HDMI

Lens & Optics
Lens Mount:	Canon EF/EF-S	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:		f/2.5 - f/22
Integrated ND Filter:	No	No
Normal Focus Range:		18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity
Macro Focus Range:
Filter Thread:	n/a	46.0mm
Thread Type:	n/a	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization:	No	No
Digital Zoom:		Yes
Digital Zoom Values:		Up to 4x
Auto Focus
Auto Focus:	Yes	Yes
Auto Focus Type:	9-point CT-SIR Type CMOS Sensor	Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto Focus Assist Light?	No	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):	2.5	3.0
Rear Display Resolution:	230,000 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 - 1600, 3200 via custom function	Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO
Auto ISO Mode:	Yes	Yes
White Balance Settings:	Auto, 6 presets, Custom, Kelvin 2800K - 10,000K	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:	35-zone evaluative, 9% partial, 3.5% spot, center-weighted average	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, 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	No
Flash
Built-in Flash:	Yes	Yes
Flash Modes:	E-TTL II	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:	n/a	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	SD / SDHC / SDXC
UHS Support:
Other Memory:
Dual Card Slots:	No	No
RAW Capture Support:	Yes	Yes
Uncompressed Format:	RAW	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Movie File Format:		AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Included Memory:	No memory included	No memory included
Included Memory Type:
Connectivity
Built-In Wi-Fi:	No	No
NFC:	No	No
Bluetooth:	No	No
Built-In GPS:	No	No
Microphone Jack:	No	No
Headphone Jack:	No	No
External Connections:	USB 2.0 High Speed	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant:	No	Yes
DPOF Compliant:	No	Yes
Remote Control:		No
Remote Control Type:
Connections (extended):		Mini HDMI (Type C)

Performance Timing
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution):	<0.3	0.65
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame):	<0.3	0.65
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames):	11	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):	5.0	3.5
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution):	28	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):	0.25 seconds	0.31 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, tele):	0.25 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR):
Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR):
Shutter Lag (manual focus):	0.154 seconds	0.094 seconds
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash):		0.51 seconds
Shutter Lag (prefocused):	0.068 seconds	0.081 seconds
Shutter Lag (notes):	Tested with Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 macro lens.	23-area AF lag: 0.310s
Startup Time:	0.1 seconds	1.9 seconds
Play -> Record Time:		0.7 seconds
Flash cycle time, full power:	3.0 seconds	5.0 seconds
Power
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View):		340 shots
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF):	750 shots
Battery Life, Video:
Battery Form Factor:	BP-511A	Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh
Usable Battery Types:	BP-511A	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, 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.