| General | |
|---|---|
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Model | Lumix DMC-G3 |
| Predecessor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 |
| Successor Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5 |
| Camera Type | Interchangeable Lens |
| Body Type | Mirrorless |
| Video Capture | |
| Sensor | |
|---|---|
| Sensor Type | CMOS |
| Sensor Size | Micro Four Thirds |
| Sensor Dimensions | 17.3 x 13 mm |
| Total Pixels | 17 Megapixel |
| Effective Pixels | 16 Megapixel |
| Low Pass Filter | |
| Native ISO Range | 160 - 6,400 |
| Photo | |
|---|---|
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD |
| Max Image Resolution | 4592 x 3448 |
| Other Resolutions | 4576 x 3056, 4576 x 2576, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 , 1712 x 1712, 1712 x 1712 |
| Image Aspect Ratios | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 |
| JPEG Quality Levels | Fine, Standard |
| Timelapse Recording | |
| WB Bracketing | 3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis |
| Focus | |
|---|---|
| Autofocus Modes | Multi-area Selective single-point Tracking Single Continuous Touch Face Detection Live View |
| Lens Servo | Single-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus |
| Number of Focus Points | 23 |
| Number of Cross-type Focus Points | 0 |
| Touch-to-Focus | |
| Live View Autofocus | |
| Animal Eye Detection | |
| Vehicle Tracking Mode | |
| Insect Tracking Mode | |
| Contrast Detection for Autofocus | |
| Phase Detection for Autofocus | |
| Optics | |
|---|---|
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds |
| Crop Factor | 2x |
| Image Stabilization | |
| Digital Image Stabilization | |
| Screen | |
|---|---|
| Screen Type | Fully Articulated |
| Screen Technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle |
| Touch Screen | |
| Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen | |
| Screen Size | 3.0" |
| Screen Resolution | 460k dot |
| Top LCD Screen | |
| Live View | |
| Live Composition | |
| Viewfinder | |
|---|---|
| Viewfinder | Electronic |
| Viewfinder Coverage | 100% |
| Viewfinder Magnification | 1.40x |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.70x |
| Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440k dot |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4 to +4 |
| Shutter | |
|---|---|
| Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec |
| Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain) | 1/4000 sec |
| Max Continuous Shooting | 4.0 fps |
| Flash | |
|---|---|
| Built-in Flash | |
| Flash Modes | Auto On Off Red-Eye Slow Sync |
| Flash Range | 11.00 m |
| Max Flash Sync Speed | 1/160 sec |
| External Flash Connectivity | |
| External Flash Connection | Hot Shoe |
| Exposure | |
|---|---|
| Exposure Metering Modes | Multi Center-weighted Spot |
| Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV (1/3 EV increments) |
| Exposure Bracketing | ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) |
| DXO | |
|---|---|
| DxO Low Light ISO | 667 |
| DxO Color Depth | 21.0 |
| DxO Dynamic Range | 10.6 |
| DxO Overall Score | 56 |
| Video | |
|---|---|
| Video Formats | AVCHD, Motion JPEG |
| Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 |
| Unlimited Video Recording | |
| Recording Limit | 30 min |
| Terminals | |
|---|---|
| USB Speed | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| HDMI Output | Mini Type C |
| Speaker | |
| Built-in Microphone | Stereo |
| Microphone Input | |
| Headphone Output | |
| Flash Sync Port | |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Built-in GPS | |
| Built-In Wi-Fi | |
| Built-In Bluetooth | |
| Remote Control | Optional DMW-RSL1 |
| Environmental | |
|---|---|
| Environmental Sealing | |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85") |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz) |
| Box Dimensions (LxWxH) | 7.5 x 5.7 x 6.1" |
| Power and Storage | |
|---|---|
| Battery Life | 270 shots |
| Internal Storage | |
| External Storage | Single Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) |
| Other | |
|---|---|
| Self Timer | 2 or 10 sec |
| Orientation Sensor | |
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