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July 2011
(79%)
116 Reviews
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Users
(85%)
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: 2011-09-20, Author: Jeremy , review by: camcorderinfo.com
Panasonic has consistently produced some strong video-capable cameras that use the Micro Four Thirds format. The GF3 showed promise in our low light video tests—where it beat out the competition by a significant margin—and we liked the way the camc...
Comparing the GF3 to its predecessors is a bit like looking at one of those “history of man” posters in reverse. Where the GF1 features enthusiast-level amounts of control, physical dials, and customizable options, the GF2 and now GF3 feature intellig...
Very speedy autofocus for a Compact System Camera, putting it on par with some DSLRs, 12MP Micro Four Thirds sensor produces good image quality at lower ISOs, especially from RAW, Gorgeous and responsive 3-inch LCD touchscreen, Good quality 14mm f/2.5 ...
Smaller, point-and-shoot style will turn off more serious photographers, Menu animations slow down process of making adjustments, Touch functionality on screen can cause accidental picture-taking, Pop-up flash is underpowered, with no output control, N...
For all its benefits, including its fast autofocus system and small, highly portable design, the 12MP Panasonic LUMIX DMC-GF3 is a camera that's liable to divide users. On the one hand, this Compact System Camera (CSC) fulfills the promise of Micro Fou...
The Panasonic Lumix GF3 delivers true quality in an ultra-small package. Taking a different and more consumer-led path from the original and subsequent GF-series releases, the GF3's lack of a hotshoe mount and mode dials, exclusion of provisions for a ...
It would be a mistake to consider the Panasonic GF3 as “just” a fancy compact camera as it can truly be a DSLR replacement for a lot of people, including me. To be fair, it also has the price of a DSLR, so it's normal that we expect the same level of perf...
Abstract: Until now, Panasonic has produced Micro Four Thirds compact system cameras that satisfy the needs of serious and casual photographers .A year ago, on the other hand, Sony, stormed the market with it's Alpha NEX compact system camera platform which pr...
Abstract: This is a preview of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 interchangeable lens camera. The features described below are not final and are subject to change in the final product. Panasonic has asked that photos from this pre-production model not be posted. When...
High quality (though aging) sensor capable of excellent raw file output, JPEGs show slightly improved high ISO performance (compared to the GF2), Improved skin tone rendering in JPEGs (compared to the GF2), Well-implemented touchscreen interface, Fast-focusing AF system (for its class), AF point can be positioned along the edge of the frame, Good variety of 'Photo Styles' color presets for stil
No EVF port, No flash hotshoe, No rear click dial, Smaller body size makes hand-held use of larger zoom lenses awkward, Mono microphone (instead of stereo) for video recording, Positioning of pop-up flash is more susceptible to producing red-eye and lens-barrel shadow, Some lenses (including 14-140mm and 20mm f/1.7) extend below camera base, fouling tripod plate, No flash exposure compensation,
The GF3 is a satisfying camera to use that is small and light enough to carry around all day. Its 12MP Micro Four Thirds sensor, though showing its age, is capable of producing lovely images that will be a revelation to users migrating from compact se...
