Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
With a 12MP Micro Four Thirds MOS sensor and a 222g body, the GF3 pairs ultra-portability with the bright 14mm f/2.5 lens for wide-angle, low-light captures. Its 3-inch free-angle touchscreen simplifies self-framing and vlogging, while the built-in flash and Micro Four Thirds mount open access to specialty lenses including 3D optics. Best for beginner vloggers and YouTube creators stepping up from a smartphone who need interchangeable lenses and AVCHD video in a pocketable form.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong display (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong social proof (72nd percentile) 72nd
Cons
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)
- Below average build (6th percentile)
- Below average video (24th percentile)
- Below average burst (34th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Based on 3 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Sensor
| Type | MOS |
| Size | micro-four-thirds |
| Megapixels | 12 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 |
Video
| Codec | AVCHD |
Display & EVF
| Screen Size | 3" |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| Articulating | Yes |
Build
| Weight | 0.2 kg / 0.5 lbs |
Connectivity
| Hot Shoe | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Sony a7R V | Fujifilm X-T5 | Nikon Z Z9 | Canon EOS R6 Mark III | OM System OM-1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12MP micro-four-thirds | 61MP full-frame | 40.2MP aps-c | 45.7MP full-frame | 32.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 693 | 425 | 493 | 1053 | 1053 |
| Burst FPS | - | 10 | 15 | 30 | 40 | 10 |
| Video | - | 8K @60fps | 6K @60fps | 8K @120fps | 8K @120fps | 4K @60fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 222 | 723 | 557 | 1160 | 609 | 511 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | 36 | 39.8 | 5.8 | 33.8 | 23.9 | 5.6 | 46.7 | 87.2 | 45.8 | 71.8 | 36 |
| Sony a7R V Compare | 94.9 | 99.2 | 97.2 | 78.8 | 95.9 | 77.4 | 94.4 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 97.7 | 98.6 |
| Fujifilm X-T5 Compare | 90.2 | 91.4 | 94.4 | 84 | 93.3 | 99.1 | 97 | 87.2 | 90.3 | 97.7 | 95.1 |
| Nikon Z Z9 Compare | 92 | 91.4 | 99.4 | 96 | 98.9 | 71.1 | 98.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| Canon EOS R6 Mark III Compare | 98.9 | 90.5 | 95.1 | 93.5 | 98.5 | 65 | 97.5 | 99 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 99.6 |
| OM System OM-1 Compare | 95.3 | 98 | 85.1 | 94.8 | 86.2 | 48.4 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 89.2 | 84.6 | 88.4 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Price History
Usage Scores
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