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| Prices: | ||
| Manufacturer URL: | Manufacturer website | Manufacturer website |
| Predecessor: |
Panasonic GF2
GF2 vs GF3 |
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| Successor: |
Panasonic GF5
GF3 vs GF5 |
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| General | ||
| Model Number: | P7000 | GF3 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Mid-Sized | Compact System Camera |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $499.95 | $699.99 |
| Street Price: | $399.79 | $675.49 |
| Date Available: | 2010-09-30 | 2011-07-30 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
12.6 oz
(358 g)
includes batteries |
11.3 oz
(320 g)
includes batteries, kit lens |
| Size: |
4.5 x
3.0 x
1.8 in. (114 x 77 x 45 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: | CCD | Live MOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | Panasonic | |
| Effective Megapixels: | 10.1 | 12.1 |
| Sensor Format: | 1/1.7 inch | 4/3 |
| Sensor size: | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) | 224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 2.08 microns | 4.33 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | n/a | 2.0x |
| Aspect Ratio: | 4:3, 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | No | Yes |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | No | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 39 | 49 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 19.1 | 20.6 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.8 | 10.0 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 147 | 458 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3648 x 2432 (8.9 MP, 3:2), 3584 x 2016 (7.2 MP, 16:9), 3264 x 2448 (8.0 MP, 4:3), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2592 x 1944 (5.0 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 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) |
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 2.2), .NRW RAW | JPEG (EXIF v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 1.4 | 3.5 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (24)
640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p))
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30) |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo) | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | n/a | Micro Four Thirds |
| Lens: | Zoom-Nikkor ED VR; 11 elements in 9 groups | Panasonic 14mm f/2.5 ASPH LUMIX G, 6 elements in 5 groups, including 3 aspherical lenses |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 28 - 200mm | 28mm |
| Focal Length (actual): | 6 - 42.6mm | 14mm |
| Zoom Ratio: | 7.10x | 1.00x |
| Aperture Range: | f/2.8 (wide) / f/5.6 (tele) - f/8.0 | f/2.5 - f/22 |
| Integrated ND Filter: | Yes | No |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity |
| Macro Focus Range: |
2 cm to Infinity 0.8 in to Infinity |
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| Filter Thread: | n/a | 46.0mm |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | Yes | No |
| Digital Zoom: | Yes | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | Up to 4x | Up to 4x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | Contrast Detect, includes Face Priority AF and Subject Tracking | Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | No | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | Real-image optical viewfinder with diopter adjustment | |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | ||
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | ||
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,600 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: | No | |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | ||
| Minimum ISO (native): | ||
| ISO Settings: | Auto (100 to 800), Fixed range auto (100 to 200, 100 to 400), High ISO Sensitivity auto (100 to 1600), Low noise night mode (400 to 12800), 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, Hi 1=6400 | Auto, 160-6400; Intelligent ISO |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Preset (Custom 1/2/3), Cloudy, Daylight, Fluorescent (1/2/3), Incandescent, Cloudy, Flash, Manual (Kelvin) | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent , Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature Setting |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/4000 - 60 sec | 1/4000 - 60 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | No | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | 256-segment Matrix, Center-Weighted, Spot, Spot AF area (99 focus areas) | 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: | 18 Scene Modes: (Portrait, Landscape, Sports, Night portrait, Party/indoor, Beach, Snow, Sunset, Dusk/dawn, Night landscape, Close-up, Food, Museum, Fireworks show, Copy, Backlighting, Panorama assist ) | 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 or 2 seconds | 2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | Auto, Auto with red-eye reduction, Fill flash, Manual (1/64 - full power), Slow sync, Rear curtain sync | 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): | n/a | 5.0 m / 16.4 ft. |
| Flash Range Description: | Auto ISO: [W]: 0.5 to 6.5m (1 ft. 8in. to 21 ft.); [T]: 0.8 to 3m (2 ft. 8in. to 9 ft. 10in.) | Lens dependent |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/160 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps | |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe (iTTL) | n/a |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | ||
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC / SDXC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | ||
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | .NRW RAW | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | .MOV (H.264 + AAC stereo) | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Included Memory: | 79.0 MB | No memory included |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| 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: | Yes | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Optional IR (ML-L3) | |
| Connections (extended): | Mini HDMI, 3.5mm Stereo Microphone Jack, IR Remote (2 receivers) | Mini HDMI (Type C) |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | 2.26 | 0.65 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | 6.84 | 0.65 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | Unlimited | 7 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | ||
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | No |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 1.4 | 3.5 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 24 | 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): | 0.20 seconds | 0.31 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | 0.23 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.094 seconds | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.34 seconds | 0.51 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.021 seconds | 0.081 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | 23-area AF lag: 0.310s | |
| Startup Time: | 2.9 seconds | 1.9 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.7 seconds | |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 5.2 seconds | 5.0 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 350 shots | 340 shots |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | ||
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary EN-EL14 | Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary EN-EL14 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | ||
| Internal Charging Supported: | ||
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | Nikon Software Suite CD-ROM | PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows, Mac OS | Windows, Mac OS |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | 5-way VR Image Stabilization, RAW Support, Electronic Virtual Horizon, Best Shot Selector, 720p HD movies, Subject Tracking AF, Smart Portrait System, Optional 21mm eq. Wide-angle Converter (WC-E75A). | 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. |
