Overview
The Panasonic Lumix DMC G3 is a 16 megapixel compact system camera.
Sometimes it can be hard to see what one camera gives you that another doesn’t with a lot of specifications appearing to be almost identical. With the Lumix DMC G3 one of the biggest differences is the features offered by the LCD screen.
To start with the screen is touch sensitive. This allows you to change some settings via the screen. One option that this gives you that I like is the option of setting the focusing area by touching the screen. The Lumix DMC G3 also has more traditional buttons and dials for changing settings as well. The screen also pulls out away from the body and twists round. This can be a big help when you are finding it hard to find a comfortable shooting position.
Another difference between the Lumix DMC G3 and other compact system cameras is the inclusion of a viewfinder.
In other areas the specification is more typical. For example you have access to a set of manual exposure controls (Fully Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority). Images can be stored in RAW format. This can increase the options you have if you are planning to enhance your images with a post production package such as Photoshop.
One area where Panasonic are consistently strong is when it comes to movie capture. In this case the Lumix DMC G3 is able to record Full High Definition movies. Another improvement on offer compared to some compact system cameras is the fact you can record stereo sound with your movie clips.
Panasonic DMC G3 Specification
Style
Compact System Camera
Megapixels
16
LCD Screen
3
MemoryCards
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Resolution
4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
File Formats
JPEG RAW
Shutter Speed
60 to 1/4000 seconds + bulb
Sensitivity
Auto ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400
White Balance Settings
Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting (Touch operation is possible)
ExposureCompensation
1/3EV Step ±5EV
Viewfinder
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 Range
10.5m
Shooting Modes
Portrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Peripheral Defocus / Flower / Food / Objects / /Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Illiminatioms / Baby 1, 2 / Pet / Party / Sunset
Maximum Movie Resolution
1920 x 1080 pixels
Maximum Movie Frames Per Second
Unknown
Maximum Movie Duration
Unknown
Metering
Intelligent Multiple/ Center Weighted/ Spot
ManualControls
Fully Manual, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority
Image Stabilisation
No
Lens Converters
No
Self Timer
10 seconds or 2 seconds
Video Out (TV Playback)
Yes
Computer Connection
Yes
Batteries
Lithium-ion Rechargeable
Dimensions
115.2 x 83.6 x 46.7mm
Weight
544g
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
Panasonic DMC G3 Specification
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