Prices: |
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Manufacturer URL: |
Manufacturer website
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Manufacturer website
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Predecessor: |
Panasonic G2
G2 vs G3
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Panasonic LX5
LX5 vs LX7
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Successor: |
Panasonic G5
G3 vs G5
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Panasonic LX10
LX7 vs LX10
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Model Number: |
G3 |
LX7 |
Alternate Model Number(s): |
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Camera Format: |
Compact System Camera |
Compact |
Currently Manufactured: |
No |
No |
Retail Price: |
$699.99 |
$499.99 |
Street Price: |
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$297.00 |
Date Available: |
2011-06-21 |
2012-08-01 |
Tripod Mount: |
Yes |
Yes |
Weight: |
20.6 oz
(583 g)
includes batteries, kit lens
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10.5 oz
(297 g)
includes batteries
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Size: |
4.5 x
3.3 x
1.8 in.
(115 x
84 x
47 mm)
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4.4 x
2.6 x
1.8 in.
(111 x
67 x
46 mm)
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Waterproof: |
No |
No |
Waterproof Depth: |
n/a |
n/a |
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Sensor Type: |
Live MOS |
CMOS |
Sensor Manufacturer: |
Panasonic |
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Effective Megapixels: |
16.0 |
10.1 |
Sensor Format: |
4/3 |
1/1.7 inch |
Sensor size: |
224.9mm2 (17.30mm x 13.00mm) |
43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
Approximate Pixel Pitch: |
3.77 microns |
1.92 microns |
Focal Length Multiplier: |
2.0x |
n/a |
Aspect Ratio: |
4:3 |
4:3 |
Color Filter Type: |
RGBG |
RGBG |
Anti Aliasing Filter: |
Fixed |
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Self-Cleaning: |
Yes |
No |
Sensor shift image stabilization: |
No |
No |
On-Sensor Phase Detect: |
No |
No |
DxO Sensor Score: |
56 |
50 |
DxO Color Depth Score (bits): |
21.0 |
20.7 |
DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): |
10.6 |
11.7 |
DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): |
667 |
147 |
Image Resolution: |
4592 x 3448
(15.8 MP,
4:3), 4576 x 3056
(14.0 MP,
3:2), 4576 x 2576
(11.8 MP,
16:9), 3424 x 3424
(11.7 MP,
1:1), 3232 x 2424
(7.8 MP,
4:3), 3232 x 2160
(7.0 MP,
3:2), 3232 x 1824
(5.9 MP,
Other), 2416 x 2416
(5.8 MP,
1:1), 2272 x 1704
(3.9 MP,
4:3), 2272 x 1520
(3.5 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 1712 x 1712
(2.9 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) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304
(7.1 MP,
4:3), 2560 x 1920
(4.9 MP,
4:3), 2048 x 1536
(3.1 MP,
4:3), 1600 x 1200
(1.9 MP,
4:3), 640 x 480
(0.3 MP,
4:3), 3776 x 2520
(9.5 MP,
3:2), 3168 x 2112
(6.7 MP,
3:2), 2656 x 1768
(4.7 MP,
3:2), 2112 x 1408
(3.0 MP,
3:2), 2048 x 1360
(2.8 MP,
Other), 640 x 424
(0.3 MP,
Other), 3968 x 2232
(8.9 MP,
16:9), 3328 x 1872
(6.2 MP,
16:9), 2784 x 1568
(4.4 MP,
16:9), 2208 x 1248
(2.8 MP,
Other), 1920 x 1080
(2.1 MP,
16:9), 640 x 360
(0.2 MP,
16:9), 2736 x 2736
(7.5 MP,
1:1), 2304 x 2304
(5.3 MP,
1:1), 1920 x 1920
(3.7 MP,
1:1), 1536 x 1536
(2.4 MP,
1:1), 480 x 480
(0.2 MP,
1:1) |
Image File Format: |
JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG |
JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Continuous-mode frames/second: |
3.4 |
11.1 |
Can take movies: |
Yes |
Yes |
Movie Resolution: |
1920x1080 (60i/50i)
1280x720 (60/50/30)
640x480 (30)
320x240 (30)
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1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p)
640x480 (30p)
1280x720 (120p)
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Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
Composite Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: |
Yes |
No |
Video Usable as Viewfinder: |
No |
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HD Video Out: |
Yes |
Yes |
HD Video Connection: |
HDMI |
HDMI |
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Lens Mount: |
Micro Four Thirds |
n/a |
Lens: |
Panasonic 14-42mm f/3.5-5.6 ASPH Lumix G VARIO MEGA O.I.S |
LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 10 groups (5 Aspherical Lenses / 9 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lenses (1 Aspherical ED lens), 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) |
Focal Length (35mm equivalent): |
28 -
84mm
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24 -
90mm
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Focal Length (actual): |
14 -
42mm
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4.7 -
17.7mm
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Zoom Ratio: |
3.00x |
3.80x |
Aperture Range: |
f/3.5 - 22 (wide) / f.5.6 - 22 (tele) |
f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.3 (tele) - f/8 using multistage diaphragm with 3 step ND filter |
Integrated ND Filter: |
No |
Yes |
Normal Focus Range: |
30 cm to Infinity
11.8 in to Infinity
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50 cm to Infinity
19.7 in to Infinity
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Macro Focus Range: |
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1 cm to Infinity
0.4 in to Infinity
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Filter Thread: |
52.0mm |
n/a |
Thread Type: |
n/a |
n/a |
Optical Image Stabilization: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom: |
Yes |
Yes |
Digital Zoom Values: |
2x or 4x |
Standard up to 4x, Intelligent Zoom up to 2x |
Auto Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Auto Focus Type: |
Contrast Detection: Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint Touch (1- area-focusing in Face detection, AF Tracking, Multi-area-focusing, 1-area-focusing, Pinpoint) |
Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
Auto Focus Assist Light? |
Yes |
Yes |
Manual Focus: |
Yes |
Yes |
Viewfinder: |
EVF / LCD
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No / LCD
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Viewfinder Type: |
EVF; 1,440K dots eq., 1.4x mag., 17.5mm eyepoint, -4 to +4 diopter, eye sensor |
Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2)
Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1) |
Focus Peaking: |
No |
No |
EVF Resolution: |
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n/a
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Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): |
0.70x |
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Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): |
1.40x |
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Eye-level Viewfinder: |
Yes |
No |
Rear Display: |
Yes |
Yes |
Rear Display Size (inches): |
3.0 |
3.0 |
Rear Display Resolution: |
460,000 dots
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920,000 dots
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Touchscreen: |
Yes |
No |
Articulating Screen: |
Yes |
No |
Tilt Swivel Screen: |
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No |
Selfie Screen: |
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No |
Max Playback Zoom: |
16.0x |
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Top Deck Display: |
No |
No |
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Maximum ISO (native): |
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6400 |
Minimum ISO (native): |
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80 |
ISO Settings: |
Auto, 160-6400 Intelligent ISO |
Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps |
Auto ISO Mode: |
Yes |
Yes |
White Balance Settings: |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1/2, Color Temperature Setting (2,500-10,000K in 100K steps) |
Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 |
Shutter Speed Range: |
1/4000 - 60 sec |
1/4000 - 250 sec |
Bulb Mode: |
Yes |
No |
Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 5.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 3.0EV
in 0.3EV steps
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Metering Modes: |
144-zone Intelligent Multiple, Center-weighted, Spot |
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, Soft Skin, Scenery, Architecture, Sports, Peripheral Defocus, Flower, Food, Objects,,Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Illiminatioms, Baby 1, 2, Pet, Party, Sunset |
Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Glass Through, 3D Photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color, Radial Defocus, Smooth Defocus |
Self Timer: |
2, 10, 10 (3 images) seconds |
2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
Time Lapse (intervalometer): |
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Yes |
High Resolution Composite: |
No |
No |
Built-in Flash: |
Yes |
Yes |
Flash Modes: |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st/2nd Slow Sync |
Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): |
8.3 m /
27.2 ft.
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n/a |
Flash Range Description: |
Lens dependent |
0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
Max Flash Sync: |
1/160 |
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Flash Exposure Compensation: |
+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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+/- 2.0 EV
in 0.3EV steps
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External Flash Connection: |
Hot Shoe |
Hot Shoe |
Built-In Wireless Flash Control: |
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Usable Memory Types: |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
SD / SDHC / SDXC |
UHS Support: |
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No UHS support |
Other Memory: |
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Dual Card Slots: |
No |
No |
RAW Capture Support: |
Yes |
Yes |
Uncompressed Format: |
RAW, RAW + JPEG |
RAW, RAW+JPEG |
Movie File Format: |
AVCHD (H.264), MotionJPEG |
AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
Included Memory: |
No memory included |
70.0 MB |
Included Memory Type: |
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Internal |
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 DMW-RSL1 cable remote |
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Connections (extended): |
Mini HDMI (Type-C), 2.5mm remote socket, combined AV/USB connector |
Mini HDMI (Type C) with Viera Link |
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Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): |
0.66 |
0.77 |
Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): |
0.67 |
0.75 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): |
9 |
16 |
Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): |
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0.79 |
Camera penalizes early shutter press? |
No |
Yes |
JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): |
3.4 |
11.1 |
Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): |
7 |
12 |
RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
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11.1 |
Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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12 |
RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): |
|
11.1 |
Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): |
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12 |
Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): |
0.29 seconds |
0.24 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, tele): |
0.30 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): |
0.091 seconds |
0.255 seconds |
Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): |
0.57 seconds |
0.45 seconds |
Shutter Lag (prefocused): |
0.080 seconds |
0.010 seconds |
Shutter Lag (notes): |
Full Autofocus lag:
Multi-area AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.294s
Quick AF mode, Wide Angle = 0.297s |
Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228s
Full AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246s |
Startup Time: |
1.4 seconds |
3.7 seconds |
Play -> Record Time: |
0.8 seconds |
0.8 seconds |
Flash cycle time, full power: |
5.5 seconds |
3.1 seconds |
Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): |
270 shots |
330 shots |
Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): |
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Battery Life, Video: |
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Battery Form Factor: |
Proprietary |
Proprietary |
Usable Battery Types: |
Lithium-ion rechargeable |
3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
Batteries Included: |
1 x Proprietary 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: |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Super LoiloScope (trial), USB Driver |
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader |
OS Compatibility: |
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Notes & Features: |
16-megapixel Sensor, Improved High ISO IQ, Faster AF, Metal Body, 1920x1080 HD Movies, Articulating Touch-screen LCD, 2.5mm Remote Socket, Mini HDMI Type-C Connector. Available in black, brown, red or white. |
Power OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent HDR (High Dynamic Range), Intelligent Handheld Night Shot and Motion Deblur modes, 11 fps full-resolution burst mode, 5 fps with Continuous AF. Available in black or white. |