Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

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      Specifications

      General Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      BrandPanasonicPanasonic
      ModelLumix DMC-GH1Lumix DMC-GH3
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2
      Successor ModelPanasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH4
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions17.3 x 13 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels14 Megapixel17.2 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels12 Megapixel16.05 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 1,600200 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 3,200
      Photo Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      ProcessorVenus Engine HDVenus Engine VII FHD
      Max Image Resolution4000 x 30004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions4000 x 3000, 4128 x 2752, 4352 x 2448, 3072 x 1728, 2992 x 2992, 2928 x 1952, 2816 x 2112, 2112 x 2112, 2064 x 1376, 2048 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 15044608x3072, 3264x2448, 2336x1752, 4608x3072, 3264x2176, 2336x1560, 4608x2592, 3264x1840, 1920x1080, 3456x3456, 2448x2448, 1744x1744, 1712x1712
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth8-Bit
      Color SpacesRGB, Adobe RGB
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Halogen / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View
      Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points23
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      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-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Lens MountMicro Four ThirdsMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor2x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Screen TypeFully ArticulatedFully Articulated
      Screen TechnologyOLED with static touch control
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot614k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      ViewfinderElectronic (LVF)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification1.34x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.67x
      Viewfinder Resolution1,744k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +4
      Shutter Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Min Shutter Speed60 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps20.0 fps
      Flash Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range10.50 m12.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPanasonic FL Series (FL220/FL360/FL500) available separately
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe
      Exposure Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesProgram AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual
      Metering Range0 to +18 EV
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±1 (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAF/AE LOCK button
      DXO Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      DxO Low Light ISO772812
      DxO Color Depth21.622.7
      DxO Dynamic Range11.612.4
      DxO Overall Score6471
      Video Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Internal Recording ModesAVCHD or AVI Motion JPEG with Sound
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsAVCHDMPEG-4, AVCHD, H.264
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi Version802.11b/g/n, 2.4 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Operating Humidity10% to 80%
      Physical Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Dimensions124 x 90 x 45 mm (4.88 x 3.54 x 1.77")133 x 93 x 82 mm (5.24 x 3.66 x 3.23")
      Weight (inc. batteries)385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)550 g (1.21 lb / 19.40 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)7.6 x 6.4 x 5.7"
      Package Weight2.85 lb
      Power and Storage Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Battery Life320 shots540 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor
      Electronic Level Gauge


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