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Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3
Ilse Jurriën : June 14th 2011 - 15:30 CET
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 Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3 system camera : The Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3 system camera is based on the Micro Four Thirds System standard. The new Panasonic GF3 achieves downsizing by approx. 16.7% in size and 16.2% in weight compared to the Panasonic GF2 to break the record of being the world's smallest and lightest system camera with built-in flash. Even though the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3 pursued the ultimate compactness, Panasonic did not compromise on the technologies used in this compact system camera. Additionally, the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 offers a smooth operation with an optimum layout of control buttons, a newly adopted control dial and a touch screen.
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Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3
The Venus Engine FHD image sensor, incorporated in the Panasonic GF3, enhances its performance with an adoption of new noise reduction technology for even higher quality of image. This advanced noise reduction system realized S/N improvement by approx. 3dB at ISO 3200 / ISO 6400 setting and improved the color reproduction in high sensitivity recording. The result is a picture with stunning clarity if shot in low-lit situations. The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 can record full HD videos 1,920 x 1,080 in the AVCHD Format, too.
Panasonic GF3 - Contrast AF System
The Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3 features the world’s fastest level of 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. Besides, in Contrast AF system, focusing is controlled by the image sensor so that no mechanical margin of error occurs to achieve precise focusing. The Panasonic GF3 incorporates Full-area focusing and Pinpoint AF function are incorporated allowing more precise focus setting by further enlarging the focusing area.
Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3 price & availability
The Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3 will be available in black, white, red and brown bodies for a suggested retail prices of $699.99 with the 14mm lens kit system starting in July 2011, and $599.99 with the 14-42mm lens kit system starting in late August 2011. |
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