Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Digital Camera Review and Best Prices

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 12.1 MP Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Digital Camera with 3-Inch Touchscreen and 14mm F2.5 ASPH Lens

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 is new Interchangeable Lens Panasonic compact digital camera which has been released in June 2011. The DMC-GF3 is smallest and lightest interchangeable compact digital camera with flash because it just 222g. The Panasonic’s LUMIX GF3 realizes all the features desired from a traditional DSLR interchangeable lens camera, only it accomplishes them in an ultra-compact body that is lightweight and simple to master. Tiny, stylish round-form design adopting aluminum dispels impression for conventional big, heavy and colorless DSLRs.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 based on the Micro Four Thirds standard of lenses, which includes Panasonic’s 3D lens, thus the LUMIX GF3 not only provides outstanding still photos, full-High Definition 1080/60i video, but is also capable of shooting 3D still photos. The Panasonic Lumix GF3 features a high-speed and extremely precise Contrast AF system that locks in approximately 0.18 seconds. Taking further advantage of Contrast AF, the LUMIX GF3 incorporates full-area focusing which makes it possible to set focus on any point in the field- of-view. LUMIX G Micro System realizes high-quality photo images with real-to-life details through excellent resolution, image rendering and color reproduction.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Features Summary

12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor offers the best of both worlds – the superior image quality of a CCD sensor, and the lower power consumption of a CMOS sensor
By adopting the Micro Four Thirds System standard, the DMC-GF3 features mirrorless structure that eliminates the mirror box and optical viewfinder unit.
iA Mode supports easy shooting with automatic optimization according to the scenes
MEGA O.I.S. (Optical Image Stabilizer) that’s built into Micro Four Thirds lenses detects and compensates for blurring caused by hand-shake
Face Recognition function remembers faces that have been registered in the camera and provides the faces with optimal focus and exposure
AF Tracking automatically and continuously track subject and keeps it in focus and proper exposure
Intelligent D-range Control offers natural looking by optimizing the exposure for each part of an image, preventing blocked shadows and blown highlights
Intelligent Resolution precisely performs signal processing pixel by pixel in the most effective way according to the area
3.0-inch 3:2 460,000-dot LCD with a 100% field of view
Dust Reduction System in the DMC-GF3 helps eliminate this possibility by placing the Supersonic Wave Filter in front of the Live MOS sensor
Intelligent Resolution technology, 3 areas – outlines, detailed texture areas and soft gradation areas – are automatically detect
Record high-resolution full HD 1,920 x 1,080 videos despite its small body
Light Speed AF featuring approx. 0.1 second which is achieved by reducing the detection time for focusing by doubling the drive speed from 60 fps to 120 fps
3D shooting possible with an interchangeable lens system camera
Media storage : SD/SDHC/SDXC
Battery life : Approx. 320 images with H-FS014042, Approx. 340 images with H-H014