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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: The Slimmest and Lightest Interchangeable Camera

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 is the most highly anticipated interchangeable digital camera in 2011. The GF3 deserves the title of "digital system camera with integrated flash," after Sony introduced the Nex C3 as "digital system camera with an APS-C sensor." This new MFT camera from Panasonic comes with 12 MP resolution. Based on its dimension, Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 will be a competitor for Sony Alpha NEX-C3.

The GF3 comes with the dimension of 1.3 x 4.2 x 2.6 inches and the weight of 7.8 ounces. It means that the camera is smaller and slimmer than its predecessor; the GF2. The 1030 mAH lithium ion battery survives for about 330 shots according the CIPA standard measurement.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Review

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

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The DMC-GF3 provides a traditional DSLR-like experience without the need for complicated external mode dials, yet provides intuitive and quick access to common modes like Program, Shutter and Aperture Priority, Manual via a touch-enabled LCD that operates much like a smart phone. Additional quick access touch-enabled settings include three Customizable Modes that get you to your favorite camera setup quickly, multiple Scene Modes and the new LUMIX Creative Control Mode.

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The performance of a DSLR in about half the size and weight. With the new Photo Creativity interface, you can take professional-grade pictures without having to be a professional photographer. Enjoy gorgeous HD movies, astounding low-light pictures, continuous shooting up to 5.5 fps, incredible panorama shots, and Live View on a tilting 3.0-inch LCD.

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This new class of Compact System Cameras (CSC) offers a weight and compactness not seen in traditional DSLRs, for greater portability and creative control. The DMC-G3 image resolution has been upgraded to 16.0-megapixels from its predecessor, the DMC-G2.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: How good is the slimmest interchangeable camera in the world?

The built-in Popup flash is designed to prevent the formation of red eyes. In the inner lies a 12-megapixel resolution Four Thirds Live MOS sensor, the Venus Engine image processor FHD to the side. The fast image processor is provides an improved signal to noise ratio. In addition to regular photos, the Multiple Lens Options on Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 including 3D Still Lens.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 records video in 1,920 x 1,080 pixels at 50i. The microphone comes with switch able digital wind filter and adjustable recording level in four stages, but only records in mono. Unfortunately an external microphone port does not exist. A video output, an HDMI port and a USB socket are available on the GF3. The video feature has a tracking auto-focus and store in either AVCHD format or QuickTime Motion-JPEG.

The new feature is also introduced before on the DMC-G3; the intelligent Automatic Plus (iA+), which allows the photographer to some intervention, such as on exposure, white balance and depth via slider on the three-inch and 460,000 pixel resolution touchscreen. In addition, controls the fully automatic choice of scene mode, the image stabilizer, the facial and motion detection, contrast adjustment, and ISO sensitivity are possible. The 14-42-millimeter lens, according to Panasonic takes only 0.2 seconds and has accelerated GF2 autofocus which is able to pursue subjects. This is possible by the improved sensor at 120 frames per second readout rate for auto focus, the more powerful engine and improved algorithms Venus.

Another improvement relates to the closure of the camera; it takes about 3.8 images per second. Numerous color and creative filters and the new miniature effect, all of which are also used in video mode, complete the outfit.

The camera is already available in black, brown, white and red colors. Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 priced for $699.95 on Amazon at the moment, including free shipping option.

With all of the improvements and innovative features, it is no doubt that Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 is "the soon to be Best Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera 2011".