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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
  • Type

    Mirrorless

  • Effective pixels

    12.1 MP

  • Size

    Four thirds

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  • Flash
  • With 14-24mm lens
  • Top view
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Key points

Maximum framerate at max resolution

60 fps

Display size

3 in

Touchscreen

Yes

Interchangeable lens

Yes

Minimum shutter speed

60 s

Weak points

Focal length multiplier (Interchangeable lens)

2 x

Effective pixels

12.1 MP

Orientation sensor

No

Integrated lens

No

Image stabilization

No

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Amazon Marketplace Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 12 MP Micro 4/3 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch Touchscreen LCD and 14-42mm Zoom Lens (Red) Red $395.00 Free shipping $395.00 $395.00
Amazon Marketplace Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3CK Kit 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 14mm Pancake Lens Black $399.00 Free shipping $399.00 $399.00
Amazon Marketplace Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3KK 12 MP Micro 4/3 Mirrorless Digital Camera with 3-Inch Touchscreen LCD and 14-42mm Zoom Lens (Black) (Discontinued by Manufacturer) Black $442.00 Free shipping $442.00 $442.00
Amazon Marketplace Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3CT Kit 12.1 MP Digital Camera with 14mm Pancake Lens Brown $499.99 Free shipping $499.99 $499.99

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Technical specifications

General
Type Mirrorless
Available Yes
Release date (US) July 2011
Street price (US) 699.99 $
Released (FR) July 2011
Colors
White
Brown
Black
Pink
Red
Sensor
Effective pixels 12.1 MP
Type CMOS
Size Four thirds
Area 17.3x13.0 mm
Processor Venus Engine FHD
Optics
Integrated lens No
Interchangeable lens Yes
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds
Focal length multiplier 2 x
Digital zoom 4 x
Minimum shutter speed 60 s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 s
Display
Viewfinder No
LiveView Yes
Display size 3 in
Display resolution 460000 px
Touchscreen Yes
Flip-out screen No
Second display No
Camera features
Exposure modes Full manual
Shutter Speed priority
Aperture priority
Metering modes Center-weighted
Multi
Spot
Self timer Yes
Type 2 seconds
10 seconds
Scene modes Yes
Other features
Orientation sensor No
Proximity sensor No
GPS No
Timelapse No
3D No
Waterproof No
Environmentally sealed No
Power
Standard No
Rechargeable Yes
Type Lithium-ion
Capacity 1010 mAh
Size and weight
67 in
33 in
108 in
320 oz
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Height 67 in
Width 108 in
Deep 33 in
Weight 320 oz
Image
Max resolution 4000x3000 pixels
Ratio 1:1
3:2
4:3
16:9
ISO min 160
ISO max 6400
White balance presets 5
Custom white balance Yes
Image stabilization No
Uncompressed format Yes
Formats RAW
Focus
Autofocus Contrast detection
Manual focus Yes
Number of focus points 23
Flash
Internal Flash Yes
Modes Auto
On
Off
Red-eye Reduction
Slow Sync
Range 6.3 m
External flash No
Video
Format AVCHD
Sound Mono
Maximum resolution 1920x1080 pixels
Maximum framerate at max resolution 60 fps
High speed movie No
Connectivity
USB Yes
USB version 2.0
Wi-Fi Yes
Ethernet (RJ45) No
DLNA No
Memory card support Yes
Type SD
SDHC
SDXC
Dual slot No
Eye-Fi compatible No
Remote control No
Audio No
NFC No



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Panasonic DMC-GF3 unboxing

Language: En | Time: 30 m 18 | Type: Unboxing | By: edsdrafts

Video test and unboxing of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 with 14-42mm lens

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    Panasonic DMC-GF3 unboxing

    Video test and unboxing of Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 with 14-42mm lens

    En | 30 m 18 | Unboxing