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Predecessor: |
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Panasonic GH2
GH2 vs GH3
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Successor: |
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Panasonic GH4
GH3 vs GH4
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Model Number: |
E-420 |
GH3 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
SLR |
Compact System Camera |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$599.99 |
$1299.99 |
Street Price: |
$399.95 |
$797.99 |
Date Available: |
2008-05-30 |
2012-12-30 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
16.0 oz
(453 g)
includes batteries
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19.6 oz
(555 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
5.1 x
3.6 x
2.1 in.
(130 x
91 x
53 mm)
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5.2 x
3.7 x
3.2 in.
(133 x
93 x
82 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
Live MOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
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Panasonic |
Effective Megapixels: |
10.0 |
16.1 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
4/3 |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.3mm x 13mm) |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
4.74 microns |
3.75 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
2.0x |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
Fixed |
Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
Yes |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
56 |
71 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.5 |
22.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.4 |
12.4 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
527 |
812 |
Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3200 x 2400
(7.7 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 1280 x 960
(1.2 MP,
4:3), 1024 x 768
(0.8 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3) |
4608 x 3456
(15.9 MP,
4:3), 4608 x 3072
(14.2 MP,
3:2), 4608 x 2592
(11.9 MP,
16:9), 3456 x 3456
(11.9 MP,
1:1), 3264 x 2448
(8.0 MP,
4:3), 3264 x 2176
(7.1 MP,
3:2), 3264 x 1840
(6.0 MP,
Other), 2448 x 2448
(6.0 MP,
1:1), 2336 x 1720
(4.0 MP,
Other), 2336 x 1560
(3.6 MP,
3:2), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1744 x 1744
(3.0 MP,
1:1), 1824 x 1368
(2.5 MP,
4:3), 1824 x 1216
(2.2 MP,
3:2), 1824 x 1024
(1.9 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG (EXIF 2.2), 12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.5 |
6.1 |
Can take movies: |
No |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p/24p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1920x1080 (Slow: 60p/50p/30p)
1920x1080 (Fast: 15p/12p/8p)
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Movie File Format: |
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MOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audio |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
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HD Video Out: |
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Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
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HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Four Thirds |
Micro Four Thirds |
Lens: |
Olympus 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 Zuiko Digital |
n/a |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
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Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - f/22 (W), f/5.6 - ?? (T) |
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Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
No |
Normal Focus Range: |
25 cm to Infinity
9.8 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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Filter Thread: |
58.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
No |
No |
Digital Zoom: |
No |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
n/a |
2x, 4x; Magnification ratio depends on recording pixels and aspect ratio |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
3-point TTL Phase Difference Detection, 11-point Contrast Detect in Live View mode |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint (Full area touch is available) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
Optical / LCD
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EVF / OLED
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Viewfinder Type: |
SLR type; fixed eye-level pentamirror, 95% coverage, 0.92x mag., 14mm eyepoint, -3 to +1 diopter |
EVF: 1,746K-dot OLED, 100% coverage, 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm eq.) magnification, 21mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
n/a
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1,746,000 dots
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.46x |
0.67x |
Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
0.92x |
1.34x |
Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
2.7 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
230,000 dots
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614,000 dots
(204,600 px)
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Touchscreen: |
No |
Yes |
Articulating Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Selfie Screen: |
No |
Yes |
Max Playback Zoom: |
14.0x |
16.0x |
Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
1600 |
12800 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
100 |
200 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 100 - 1600 (1/3EV steps) |
Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800; in 1/3 or 1 EV steps; expandable to ISO 125 and ISO 25600; Up to ISO 3200 in Auto |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Lamp, Fluorescent 1, Fluorescent 2, Fluorescent 3, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Custom, One-Touch |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
49-zone Digital ESP, Center Weighted Average, Spot / Highlight Spot / Shadow Spot (Spot Approx. 1%) |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
Program Auto Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Aperture Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Shutter Priority: |
Yes |
Yes |
Full Manual Exposure: |
Yes |
Yes |
Creative Exposure Modes: |
Portrait, Landscape, Landscape + Portrait, Night Scene, Night + Portrait, Children, Sport, High Key, Low Key, Digital Image Stabilization, Macro, Nature Macro, Candle, Sunset, Fireworks, Documents, Panorama* (* Available with the Olympus xD-Picture Card), Beach & Snow |
Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Glistening Water, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Glittering Illuminations, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome |
Self Timer: |
2 or 12 seconds |
2, 10, 3 shots after 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction slow sync., Fill-in, Slow synchronization (1st or 2nd curtain), Manual, Off. |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction (when iA, iA+), Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Off; Built-in flash supports wireless mode (4 channels, 3 groups) |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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12.0 m /
39.4 ft.
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Flash Range Description: |
Depends on lens aperture |
Lens dependent; GN = 17m (ISO 200) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/180 |
1/160 |
Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe, PC Sync Socket |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
CF1 / CF2 / Microdrive / xD |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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UHS-I |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
12-bit RAW (.ORF) |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
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MOV (ALL-I and IPB), AVCHD 2.0, MP4; with stereo audio |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
No memory included |
Included Memory Type: |
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Built-In Wi-Fi: |
No |
Yes |
NFC: |
No |
No |
Bluetooth: |
No |
No |
Built-In GPS: |
No |
No |
Microphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
Headphone Jack: |
No |
Yes |
External Connections: |
USB 2.0 High Speed |
USB 2.0 High Speed,WiFi |
PictBridge Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
DPOF Compliant: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control: |
Yes |
Yes |
Remote Control Type: |
RM-UC1 cable, RM-1 IR |
Optional wired DMW-RSL1 |
Connections (extended): |
Dedicated multi-connector; Optional Remote cable RM-UC1 is available |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm Remote Jack, 3.5mm Mic Jack, 3.5mm Headphone Jack |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.50 |
0.48 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.50 |
0.48 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
14 |
Unlimited |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.46 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
No |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.5 |
6.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
13 |
Unlimited |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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24 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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5.2 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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20 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.14 seconds |
0.21 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.13 seconds |
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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): |
0.110 seconds |
0.086 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.16 seconds |
0.38 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.082 seconds |
0.079 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Live View Full AF lag:
Imager AF: 2.588s
AF Sensor: 0.635s
Hybrid AF: 0.711s
Live View Prefocused lag: 0.569s |
Full Autofocus lag, Multi-area AF mode = 0.202s |
Startup Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.3 seconds |
0.7 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
3.4 seconds |
4.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
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540 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
500 shots |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary BLS-1 |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
7.2v 1860 mAh Lithium-ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary BLS-1 Lithium-ion rechargeable
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1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
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Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): |
Yes |
Yes |
Dedicated Battery Charger Included: |
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Yes |
Internal Charging Supported: |
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No |
Included Software: |
OLYMPUS Master Software CD-ROM |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial) |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
Live View with Onsreen Autofocus, Face Detection, HyperCrystal II LCD, Shadow Adjustment, Perfect Shot Preview, Dust Reduction, Wireless Flash Capability. |
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