Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 16 MP DSLR Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 is one of new DSLR camera made by Panasonic and has been released in January 2011. This Micro Four Third Mirrorless Interchangeable lens has 16.6 MP sensors and will create high quality images, plus 1920 x 1080 full-High Definition (HD) video recording capability with stereo sound in AVCHD. The LUMIX G3 provides a dedicated video button that can be used to switch to video capture quickly without changing modes. An improved focusing system promises the world’s fastest auto focus, with 0.1 second AF, thanks to the camera increasing the sensor drive to 120fps, compared to 60fps, during AF. This gives the camera the same ultra fast focusing speed as the Panasonic Lumix GH2.

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 looks very much like a G2 that’s been shrunk in the wash, somehow managing to fit a 3 inch fully rotating, free-angle LCD screen and electronic viewfinder into its diminutive dimensions of 115.2 x 83.6 x 46.7mm. The G3 ups the ante when it comes to video, improving on the G2′s 720p format by offering Full 1080i HD 1920 x 1080 movies at 60/50 frames per second, and 720p HD 1280 x 720 movies at 60 fps, both in the AVCHD (MPEG-4/H.264) format.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Video

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Features Summary

• 16 MP live MOS sensor performance improves by 6db at ISO3200 and max. 9db at ISO6400, resulting in the dramatically flawless image without noise
• Venus Engine FHD is incorporated and features exceptionally advanced signal processing capabilities in both photo and video recording
• D-range Control offers even more natural looking by optimizing the exposure for each part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights and helping ensure that gradation and details are reproduced beautifully including the blue color of the sky
• Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way according to the area
• Light Speed AF featuring approx. 0.1 second*² which is achieved by reducing the detection time for focusing by doubling the drive speed from 60 fps to 120 fps
• Both the LVF (Live View Finder) and the LCD give you a Full-time Live View of what you’re shooting with a field of view of approx. 100%
• 3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot free-angle LCD that rotates 180° to the side and tilts 270° up and down, and gives you approx. 100% field of view, also allows for intuitive touch control of menus and most shooting, focusing, playback and effects controls
• Dust Reduction System in the DMC-G3 helps eliminate this possibility by placing the Supersonic Wave Filter in front of the Live MOS sensor
• MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) that’s built into Micro Four Thirds lenses detects and compensates for blurring caused by hand-shake
• AF Tracking continues to track the subject even if it moves until you press the shutter
• Media storage : SD/SDHC/SDXC

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Best Prices

See larger image Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 16 MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-Inch Touch Screen LCD (Body Only) (Electronics) List Price: $599.99 USD New From: $499.87 In Stock Used from: $425.00 In Stock

See larger image Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 16 MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-Inch Free-Angle Touch-Screen LCD and 14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Camera) List Price: $699.99 USD New From: $574.00 In Stock Used from: $533.82 In Stock

See larger image Panasonic LUMIX DMC-G3 16 MP Micro Four-Thirds Interchangeable Lens Camera with 3-Inch Free-Angle Touch-Screen LCD and 14-42mm Lumix G VARIO f/3.5-5.6 Lens (Electronics) List Price: $699.99 USD New From: $699.00 In Stock Used from: $688.88 In Stock

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