Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 vs OM System OM-1

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      BrandPanasonicOM System
      ModelLumix DMC-GF3OM-1
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
      MSRP$2199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Sensor TypeCMOSStacked Live MOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.4 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels13 Megapixel22.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel20.4 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range160 - 6,400200 - 25,600
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 102,400
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      ProcessorVenus Engine FHDTruePic X Dual Quad
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1600 x 1200, 1600 x 1064, 1600 x 904, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 3:2, 4:3, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, normal
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceWhite balance: Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting / Portrait / Beauty skin / Sport / Flower / Collection / Baby / Pet / defocus control
      White balance adjustment: Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
      Color temperature setting: 2500-10,000K in 100K
      White balance bracket: 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis3 frames A-B/G-M axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoSingle AF (S-AF), Single AF (S-AF+MF), Continuous AF (C-AF), Continuous AF (C-AF+MF), Manual Focus (MF), AF tracking (C-AF + TR), AF tracking (C-AF + TR+MF), Preset MF, Starry sky AF (S-AF), Starry sky AF (S-AF+MF)
      AF Detection Range-6 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points231053
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points01053
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation7 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Screen TypeFixedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot1,620k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      ViewfinderElectronic (OLED)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.65x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.83x
      Viewfinder Resolution5,760k dot
      No Blackout Viewfinder
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Shutter TypeElectronic, Mechanical Focal Plane
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/32000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)10.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting (Electronic)120.0 fps
      Max Continuous Shooting3.2 fps120.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferMechanical Shutter
      Up to 10 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 139 Frames (Raw) / 169 Frames (JPEG)
      Electronic Shutter
      Up to 20 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 108 Frames (Raw) / 116 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 120 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 92 Frames (Raw) / 92 Frames (JPEG)
      Up to 50 fps at 20.4 MP for up to 96 Frames (Raw) / 97 Frames (JPEG)
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.30 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/250 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +3 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      Flash Bracketing3 frames (0.3/0.7/1.0EV steps selectable)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Spot AF-area
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-2 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments) ±5 EV (2, 3, 5, 7 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure Lock
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      DxO Low Light ISO459
      DxO Color Depth20.6
      DxO Dynamic Range10.1
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Internal Recording ModesH.265 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [77 to 152 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [77 to 152 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/24/29.97/50/59.94 fps [22 to 42 Mbps]
      H.265/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [82 to 162 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/200 fps
      H.264 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      DCI 4K: 4096 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 to 202 Mbps]
      4K UHD: 3840 x 2160 @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [102 to 202 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97/50/59.94 fps [27 to 52 Mbps]
      H.264/MOV 4:2:0 8-Bit
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 23.98/25/29.97 fps [202 Mbps]
      Full HD: 1920 x 1080p @ 100/200/240 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHD, Motion JPEGMPEG-4, H.264, H.265, HEVC
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10804096 x 2160
      External Recording ModesRaw 12-Bit via HDMI
      DCI 4K (4096 x 2160)
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Gamma CurveHDR-HLG, OM-Log
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone (Plug-in Power) Input on Camera Body
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output on Camera Body
      Other I/O1 x USB-C Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x 2.5 mm Sub-Mini
      1 x PC Sync Socket FlashSync Output
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini TypeC Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMonoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Bluetooth Version4.2 LE
      Remote Control via smartphone
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Storage Temperature-4 to 140°F / -20 to 60°C
      Operating Humidity30 to 90%
      Storage Humidity10 to 90%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Dimensions108 x 67 x 32 mm (4.25 x 2.64 x 1.26")135 x 92 x 73 mm (5.31 x 3.62 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)264 g (0.58 lb / 9.31 oz)599 g (1.32 lb / 21.13 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.5 x 7.25 x 5.5"
      Package Weight3.165 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Battery PackBLX-1
      Battery Life300 shots520 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)Dual Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 OM System OM-1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images 2 or 12 secs, custom
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount on Camera Body


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