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DMC-G3

TYPE Type Digital interchangeable lens system camera
Recording Media SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card
Image Sensor Size 17.3 x 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR Type Live MOS Sensor
Total Pixels 16.68 Megapixels
Camera Effective Pixels 16.0 Megapixels
Color Filter Primary color filter
Dust Reduction System Supersonic wave filter
RECORDING SYSTEM Recording File Format
Still Image:   JPEG (DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, DPOF compatible
MPO (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
Motion Image:   AVCHD / QuickTime Motion JPEG
Aspect Ratio 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
Image Quality RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard
MPO+Fine, MPO+Standard (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
Color Space sRGB, Adobe RGB
File Size (Pixels) Still Image [4:3] 4,592 x 3,448 (L) [16M], 3,232 x 2,424 (M) [8M], 2,272 x 1,704 (S) [4M], 1,824 x 1,368 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
[3:2] 4,576 x 3,056 (L) [14M], 3,232 x 2,160 (M) [7M], 2,272 x 1,520 (S) [3.5M], 1,824 x 1,216 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
[16:9] 4,576 x 2,576 (L) [11.5M], 3,232 x 1,824(M) [6M], 1,920 x 1,080 (S) [2M], 1,824 x 1,024 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
[1:1] 3,424 x 3,424 (L) [11.5M], 2,416 x 2,416 (M) [6M], 1,712 x 1,712 (S) [3M], 1,712 x 1,712 (When attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
Motion Image Motion JPEG [4:3] VGA: 640 x 480, 30 fps / QVGA: 320 x 240, 30 fps
[16:9] HD: 1,280 x 720, 30 fps
AVCHD NTSC [Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 60i (sensor output is 30p) (FSH: 17 Mbps)
[HD] 1,280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 30p) (SH: 17 Mbps)
PAL [Full HD] 1,920 x 1,080, 50i (sensor output is 25p) (FSH: 17 Mbps)
[HD] 1,280 x 720, 50p (sensor output is 25p) (SH: 17 Mbps)
Continuous Recordable Time (Motion Image)* AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 110 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 100 min with H-FS045200
Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 120 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 110 min with H-FS045200
Actual Recordable Time
(Motion Image)*
AVCHD with picture quality set to [FSH]: Approx. 55 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 50 min with H-FS045200
Motion JPEG with picture quality set to [HD]: Approx. 60 min with H-FS014042 / Approx. 55 min with H-FS045200
VIEWFINDER Type Live View Finder (1,440,000 dots equivalent)
Field of View Approx. 100%
Magnification Approx. 1.4x / 0.7x (35 mm camera equivalent) with 50 mm lens at infinity; -1.0 m-1
Eye Point Approx. 17.5 mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter Adjustment -4.0 - +4.0 (dpt)
FOCUS Type Contrast AF system
Focus Mode AFS / AFC / MF
AF Mode Face detection / AF Tracking / 23-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint
Touch (1-area-focusing in Face detection / AF Tracking / Multi-area-focusing / 1-area-focusing / Pinpoint)
AF Detective Range EV 0 - 18 (ISO100 equivalent)
AF Assist Lamp YES
AF Lock Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF/AE lock
Others Touch shutter, Quick AF, Continuous AF (during motion image recording), AF+MF, Touch MF Assist
EXPOSURE CONTROL Light Metering System 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light Metering Mode Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering Range EV 0 - 18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 equivalent)
Exposure Mode Program AE / Aperture Priority AE / Shutter Priority AE / Manual
ISO Sensitivity
(Standard Output Sensitivity)
Auto / Intelligent ISO / 160 / 200 / 400 / 800 / 1600 / 3200 / 6400 (Changeable to 1/3 EV step)
Exposure Compensation 1/3 EV Step, ±5 EV
AE Lock Set the Fn button in custom menu to AF/AE lock
AE Bracket 3, 5, 7 frames, in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV Step, ±3 EV
WHITE BALANCE White Balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / Incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting (Touch operation is possible)
White Balance Adjustment Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
Color Temperature Setting 2,500 K - 10,000 K in 100 K
White Balance Bracket 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
SHUTTER Type Focal-plane shutter
Shutter Speed Still Images: 1/4,000 - 60 and Bulb (up to approx. 120 seconds)
Motion Image: 1/16,000 - 1/30 (NTSC), 1/16,000 - 1/25 (PAL)
Self Timer 10 sec, 3 images / 2 sec / 10 sec
Remote Control Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
SCENE MODE Still Image SCN Mode Portrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Peripheral Defocus / Flower / Food / Objects / Night Portrait / Night Scenery / Illuminations / Baby 1, 2 / Pet / Party / Sunset
Video SCN Mode

Portrait / Soft Skin / Scenery / Architecture / Sports / Flower / Food / Objects / Low-light / Party / Sunset

(Activated by selecting Still Image SCN mode then pressing Video Button. Still Image SCN modes without corresponding Video SCN mode is recorded in mode suitable for the recording situation.)
CREATIVE CONTROL Creative Control (Still Image & Motion Image) Expressive / Retro / High Key / Sepia / High Dynamic
BURST SHOOTING Burst Speed SH: 20 frames/sec (4M), H: 4 frames/sec, M: 3 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
Number of Recordable Images 7 images (when there are RAW files with the particular speed)
Unlimited consecutive shooting (when there are no RAW files)
(depending on memory card size, battery power, picture size, and compression)
BUILT-IN-FLASH Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN8.3 equivalent (ISO100 · m), GN10.5 equivalent (ISO160 · m), Built-in Pop-up
Flash Mode Auto, Auto / Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On / Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync. / Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Synchronization Speed Less than 1/160 second
Flash Output Adjustment 1/3 EV Step, ± 2 EV
Flash Synchronization 1st Curtain Sync., 2nd Curtain Sync.
Hot Shoe TTL Auto with FL220 / FL360 / FL500 (Optional)
LCD MONITOR Type TFT LCD with Touch panel
Monitor Size Free-angle 3.0 inch (7.5 cm) / 3:2 Aspect / Wide-viewing angle
Pixels 460,000 dots
Field of View Approx. 100%
Monitor Adjustment Brightness (7 levels), Contrast and Saturation (7 levels), Red tint (7 levels), Blue tint (7 levels)
LIVE VIEW Digital Zoom 2x, 4x
Extra Tele Conversion Still Image: Max. 2x (Not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on the recording pixels and aspect ratio.)
Motion Image: Max. 4.8x (Magnification ratio depends on the recording quality and aspect ratio.)
Other Functions Guide Lines (3 patterns)
Real-time Histogram
PHOTO STYLE Color Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom
PLAYBACK Playback Mode Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback (Max. 16x), Slideshow (duration & effect is selectable), Playback Mode (Normal / Picture / AVCHD / Motion JPEG / 3D Play / Category / Favorite), Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Aspect Conversion, Rotate, Rotate Display, Favorite, Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE Protection Single / Multi, Single in Burst Group / Multi in Burst Group, Cancel
Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
PRINT Direct Print PictBridge compatible (Print size, Layout and Date settings are selectable)
INTERFACE USB USB 2.0 High Speed
HDMI mini HDMI TypeC / VIERA Link
Video: Auto / 1080i / 720p / 480p (576p in PAL system)
Audio: Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
Audio Video Output Monaural Type, NTSC / PAL, NTSC only for North America
* Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market.
Remote Input φ2.5 mm, mini jack
Microphone Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High, Mic level adjustable (4 levels)
Speaker Monaural
LANGUAGE OSD Language English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese (Traditional), Chinese (Simplified), Dutch, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek
* Check the website of Panasonic sales company in your country / region or ask customer support for details of the OSD language available on the products sold in your country / region.
POWER Battery ID-Security Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1,010mAh) (Included)
Battery Charger
Battery Life (CIPA Standard**) Approx. 270 images (When using the LCD / LVF) with H-FS014042
Approx. 250 images (When using the LCD / LVF) with H-FS045200
DIMENSIONS / WEIGHT Dimensions (W x H x D) 115.2 x 83.6 x 46.7 mm / 4.54 x 3.29 x 1.84 inch (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 382 g / 13.47 oz (SD card, Battery, Body)
Approx. 544 g / 19.20 oz (SD card, Battery, 14-42 mm lens included)
Approx. 761 g / 26.88 oz (SD card, Battery, 45-200 mm lens included)
Approx. 336 g / 11.84 oz (Body only)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT Operating Temperature 0 °C to 40 °C (32 °F to 104 °F)
Operating Humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
STANDARD ACCESSORIES Software

Operating Environment
PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition,
SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE,
Super LoiLoScope (trial version),
USB Driver
Standard Accessories

DMC-G3

Body, Body Cap, Battery Charger, Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Stylus Pen, CD-ROM

DMC-G3K Lens Kit

Body, Body Cap, LUMIX G VARIO 14-42 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S., Lens Cap, Lens Hood, Lens Rear Cap, Battery Charger, Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Stylus Pen, CD-ROM

DMC-G3W Double Zoom Lens Kit

Body, Body Cap, LUMIX G VARIO 14-42 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S., LUMIX G VARIO 45-200 mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S., Lens Cap x 2, Lens Hood x 2, Lens Rear Cap x 2, Battery Charger, Battery Pack, AV Cable, USB Connection Cable, Shoulder Strap, Stylus Pen, CD-ROM

LUMIX G VARIO 14-42 mm / F3.5-5.6 ASPH. / MEGA O.I.S.

LENS Lens Construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 Aspherical lens)
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer YES
Focal Length f = 14 mm to 42 mm (35 mm camera equivalent 28 mm to 84 mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture Range F3.5 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 0.3 m / 1 feet
Maximum Magnification Approx. 0.16x / 0.32x (35 mm camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View 75° (W) - 29° (T)
Filter Size φ52 mm / 2.05 inch
Max. Diameter φ60.6 mm / 2.39 inch
Overall Length Approx. 63.6 mm / 2.50 inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight Approx. 165 g / 5.82 oz

LUMIX G VARIO 45-200 mm / F4.0-5.6 / MEGA O.I.S.

LENS Lens Construction 16 elements in 13 groups
Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
Optical Image Stabilizer YES
Focal Length f = 45 mm to 200 mm (35 mm film camera equivalent 90 mm to 400 mm)
Aperture Type 7 diaphragm blades / Circular aperture diaphragm
Aperture Range F4.0 (Wide) - F5.6 (Tele)
Minimum Aperture F22
Closest Focusing Distance 1.0 m at all focal lengths
Maximum Magnification Approx. 0.19x / 0.38x (35 mm film camera equivalent)
Diagonal Angle of View 27° (W) - 6.2° (T)
Filter Size φ52 mm / 2.05 inch
Max. Diameter φ70 mm / 2.75 inch
Overall Length Approx. 100 mm / 3.93 inch (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
Weight Approx. 380 g / 13.4 oz
64GB32GB2GB

SD / SDHC / SDXC Memory Card Data Capacity

*Note: SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats.

The SDHC Memory Card can be used only if the SDHC logo is indicated on the equipment or in the operation manual. It cannot be used with equipment that supports only the SD Memory Card.

The SDXC Memory Card can be used only if the SDXC logo is indicated on the equipment or in the operation manual. It cannot be used with equipment that supports only the SD Memory Card and SDHC Memory Card.

System Chart

* These are standard times taken at a temperature of 23゜C (73.4゜F) and a humidity of 50%RH. The time available for recording varies depending on the environment, the interval between recordings, and the manner of use. Actual recordable time is the time available for recording when repeating actions such as switching the power supply [ON]/[OFF], starting/stopping recording, zoom operation etc. For Europe, motion pictures can be recorded continuously for up to 29 minutes 59 seconds. The maximum continuous recording time (up to 29 minutes 59 seconds) is displayed on the screen. Motion picture recorded continuously in Motion JPEG is up to 2 GB. Only the maximum recordable time for 2 GB is displayed on the screen. AVCHD can be recorded to the capacity of the card. (The recording may stop even if there is more space left in the card depending on the life of the battery.)

** Shooting conditions: 23°C with 50%RH humidity; LCD on; using a Panasonic SD Memory Card (512 MB); Using the supplied battery; Using the supplied lens; Starting recording 30 seconds after the camera is turned on (When the optical image stabilizer is set to [Normal]) ; Recording once every 30 seconds with full flash every second recording; Turn the camera off every 10 recordings. The number of recordable pictures decreases in Auto Power LCD mode or Power LCD mode. CIPA is an abbreviation of “Camera & Imaging Products Association”.
•Use a card with SD Speed Class*** with “Class 4” or higher when recording motion images in AVCHD and with “Class 6” or higher when recording motion images in Motion JPEG.

*** SD speed class is the speed standard regarding continuous writing.
•SDHC Memory Cards and SDXC Memory Cards can be used only in equipment that is compatible with their respective formats.
•If the computer being used does not support SDXC Memory Cards, a message prompting you to format may appear. (Doing so will cause recorded images to be erased so do not choose to format.) If the card is not recognized, please refer to the below support site.
http://panasonic.net/avc/sdcard/information/SDXC.html[Open New Window]

•Weight and dimensions shown are approximate. •Design, functions, and specifications are subject to change without notice. •Some sample images are simulated. •Some accessories are not available in some countries. •The use of recorded or printed materials that are protected by copyright for any purpose other than personal enjoyment is prohibited, as it would infringe upon the rights of the copyright holder. •All other company and product names are trademarks of their respective corporations.

•QuickTime and the QuickTime logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Apple Inc., used under license therefrom.

•iMovie, Mac, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Works with iMovie logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.

•iPhoto, Mac, and the Mac logo are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. The Works with iPhoto logo is a trademark of Apple Inc.

•The Windows 7 is certified with the camera unit and the included software PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition. Windows and the Windows logo are trademarks of the Microsoft group of companies.

•The "AVCHD" and the "AVCHD" logo are trademarks of Panasonic Corporation and Sony Corporation.

•Dolby and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories.

• Availability of models and colors may differ depending on the country or region.
• Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the LUMIX models and optional accessories that are available in your market.