Panasonic GF3
Mirrorless Camera
vs Panasonic G3
Mirrorless Camera

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC GF3

Best price $319
  • Weighs a lot less than the G3 9.31 oz vs 19.2 oz
  • Significantly smaller body size 14 in³ vs 27 in³
  • Has 3D capture capabilities G3 does not have 3D

What’s good about the Panasonic Lumix DMC G3

Best price
$299
  • Slightly cheaper street price $299 vs $319
  • Higher sensor resolution 16 MP vs 12.1 MP
  • Higher resolution rear screen 1440k dots vs 460k dots
  • Better video capture 1080p 30fps vs 720p 30fps
  • Faster continuous shooting speed 20 shots per sec vs 4 shots per sec
  • Has a flash hot shoe connector GF3 does not

What the Panasonic GF3 and Panasonic G3 have in common

  • Similar image sensor size 225 in²
  • The same maximum ISO setting 6400 ISO
  • Both cameras are the same age June 2011
  • Same viewscreen size 3.0″
  • interchangeable lenses
  • HDMI port
  • RAW capture

What’s missing from both the Panasonic GF3 and the Panasonic G3

  • No HDR processing
  • No panorama mode
  • No GPS tagging
  • No waterproof housing
  • No external microphone jack
  • No Wi-Fi

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