Panasonic GF3 Specifications

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Model Name	Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Manufacturer URL	Manufacturer website
Predecessor	Panasonic GF2
Successor	Panasonic GF5

Auto Focus

Auto Focus	Yes
Auto Focus Type	Contrast detection with Face detect, AF tracking, 23-area, 1 area, Pinpoint
Auto Focus Assist Light?	Yes
Manual Focus	Yes

Power

Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View)	340 shots
Battery Form Factor	Proprietary 7.2v 1010mAh
Usable Battery Types	Lithium-ion rechargeable
Batteries Included	1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable
Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter)	Yes

Lens & Optics

Digital Zoom Values	Up to 4x
Lens Mount	Micro Four Thirds
Lens	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
Normal Focus Range	18 cm to Infinity 7.1 in to Infinity
Filter Thread	46.0mm
Thread Type	n/a
Optical Image Stabilization	No
Digital Zoom	Yes

Image Sensor

On-Sensor Phase Detect	No
DxO Sensor Score	49
DxO Color Depth Score (bits)	20.6
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs)	10.0
Sensor Type	Live MOS
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso)	458
Sensor Manufacturer	Panasonic
Effective Megapixels	12.1
Sensor Format	4/3
Approximate Pixel Pitch	4.33 microns
Focal Length Multiplier	2.0x
Aspect Ratio	4:3
Color Filter Type	RGBG
Anti Aliasing Filter	Fixed
Self-Cleaning	Yes
Sensor shift image stabilization	No

Image Storage

Usable Memory Types	SD / SDHC / SDXC
Dual Card Slots	No
RAW Capture Support	Yes
Uncompressed Format	RAW, RAW+JPEG
Included Memory	No memory included

Image Capture

Image Resolution	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 v2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG
Continuous-mode frames/second	3.5

General

Size	4.2 x 2.6 x 1.3 in. (108 x 67 x 33 mm)
Waterproof	No
Waterproof Depth	n/a
Model Number	GF3
Camera Format	Compact System Camera
Currently Manufactured	No
Retail Price	$699.99
Street Price	$675.49
Date Available	2011-07-30
Tripod Mount	Yes

Viewfinder

Viewfinder	LCD
Focus Peaking	No
EVF Resolution	n/a

Exposure

Exposure Compensation	+/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps
Metering Modes	144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot
Program Auto Exposure	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
High Resolution Composite	No
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	1/4000 - 60 sec
Bulb Mode	No

Video Capture

HD Video Out	Yes
HD Video Connection	HDMI
Can take movies	Yes
Movie Resolution	1920x1080 (60i/50i (sensor output is 30p/25p)) 1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30) 320x240 (30)
Movie File Format	AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Movie File Format	AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Composite Video Out	Yes
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video	No
Video Usable as Viewfinder	No

Flash

External Flash Connection	n/a
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)	5.0 m / 16.4 ft.
Flash Range Description	Lens dependent
Max Flash Sync	1/160

Performance Timing

JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution)	3.5
Flash cycle time, full power	5.0 seconds
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution)	20
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid)	0.31 seconds
Shutter Lag (manual focus)	0.094 seconds
Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution)	0.65
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash)	0.51 seconds
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame)	0.65
Shutter Lag (prefocused)	0.081 seconds
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames)	7
Shutter Lag (notes)	23-area AF lag: 0.310s
Startup Time	1.9 seconds
Camera penalizes early shutter press?	No
Play -> Record Time	0.7 seconds

Software

Included Software	PhotofunStudio 6.2 HD, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver
OS Compatibility	Windows, Mac OS

Display

Rear Display Size (inches)	3.0
Rear Display Resolution	460,000 dots
Touchscreen	Yes
Articulating Screen	No
Tilt Swivel Screen	No
Selfie Screen	No
Max Playback Zoom	16.0x
Top Deck Display	No
Eye-level Viewfinder	No
Rear Display	Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth	No
Built-In GPS	No
Microphone Jack	No
Headphone Jack	No
External Connections	USB 2.0 High Speed
PictBridge Compliant	Yes
DPOF Compliant	Yes
Remote Control	No
Connections (extended)	Mini HDMI (Type C)
Built-In Wi-Fi	No
NFC	No

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.

Basic

Sensor size	224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm)
Weight	11.3 oz (320 g) includes batteries, kit lens