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July 2011
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37 Reviews
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The editors liked
This camera takes fine photos and is an entry into the evergrowing Panasonic/Olympus micro four thirds system. Auto focus is lightning fast and the touch screen
Now spreading across all the Panasonic models
Is the very best of its type.
Superfast AF performance
Touch AF and Touch Shutter control
Intuitive touchscreen controls
Compact and light with 14mm lens attached. Good image quality
Very similar to the GF2. Snappy performance
The editors didn't like
The lack of accessible controls on the body will be disturbing for enthusiasts and traditionalists. However the touch screen does give instant access to the most frequently used controls
Hotshoe connection has been removed
Popup flash a bit delicate
It's not cheap
No accessory port/viewfinder option. Touchscreen can take a couple of attempts to press. Screen is still relatively low resolution
Published: 2011-12-01, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
This camera takes fine photos and is an entry into the evergrowing Panasonic/Olympus micro four thirds system. Auto focus is lightning fast and the touch screen, now spreading across all the Panasonic models, is the very best of its type.
The lack of accessible controls on the body will be disturbing for enthusiasts and traditionalists. However the touch screen does give instant access to the most frequently used controls
The GF3 is around $300 more expensive than the Olympus E-PM1 and it is hard to see what the extra money buys. The Olympus has an external socket for accessories such as an EVF and stereo microphone. It has a hot shoe and comes with an external flash in th...
Abstract: The GF3 twin lens kit with the 14mm f/2.5 'pancake' lens and 14-42mm zoom lens in red. (Source: Panasonic.)The camera was supplied with the Lumix G 14mm f/2.5 ASPH. 'pancake' lens, which is one of the choices for single-lens kit buyers. Marginally slower ...
Compact and light with 14mm lens attached. Good image quality, very similar to the GF2. Snappy performance
No accessory port/viewfinder option. Touchscreen can take a couple of attempts to press. Screen is still relatively low resolution
The GF3 is a fun little addition to the Panasonic G series range. As a first step into the world of interchangeable lens cameras, it does a decent job of bridging the gap between compact and SLR. ...
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Published: 2012-01-04, Author: Mario , review by: gizmodo.com
Abstract: You're ready for a camera upgrade. You've outgrown the best point-and-shoot cameras, but a DSLR is a little excessive. Luckily for you, there's a middle ground. Mirrorless, interchangeable lens cameras—even affordable ones—are getting really, really good....
Quality: I enjoyed the quality of the GF3's shots, sharp and accurately coloured.Why you'd buy the GF3: it's real, real small; easy to fall in love with the AF function; you want to use Leica lenses.Why you wouldn't: you want to shoot stills while recordi...
Compact, Many lenses available, Speedy performance, Touch-screen display,
Slightly soft kit lens, So-so low-light performance, Large kit lens, No hot shoe or accessory port,
The touch-screen Lumix DMC-GF3 is Panasonic's smalllest Micro Four Thirds camera. Its low-light performance and sharpness aren't on the same level as some competitors, but it is still a very capable camera. ...
There is little going against the new Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 digital camera other than a missed opportunity to upgrade an LCD screen used in previous models. However, the GF3 on so many fronts just gets it right. From retailer shelf appeal, to th...
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Published: 2011-10-13, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
For the casual shooters that Panasonic is targeting with this camera, the GF3 is a solid choice. With its kit lens, it fits in a small bag or a jacket pocket, and is more powerful than most fixedlens compacts.Olympus continues to offer the most serious co...
3:2 ratio touch screen, Fast full-frame AF performance, Built-in flash, Creative Control effects.
No hot shoe / accessory port, Flash position causes lens barrel shadow, No rear push thumbwheel, Mono Mic.
Panasonic Lumix GF3 verdict The Panasonic Lumix GF3 takes the mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (ILC) to a much wider audience. It pushes the GF series further towards the casual photographer and away from the enthusiasts at which ILCs were ini...
