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 (85th percentile) 85th
- Strong social proof (69th percentile) 69th
Cons
- Below average sensor (6th percentile)
- Below average build (7th percentile)
- Below average video (23rd percentile)
- Below average burst (32nd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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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 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III | Fujifilm X-H1 | Nikon Z5 | Leica Q2 Monochrom | Insta360 X5 X5-Essentials Bundle-ALT2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | compact | action |
| Sensor | 12MP micro-four-thirds | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.3MP aps-c | 24.3MP full-frame | 47.3MP full-frame | 72MP 1/2.9-inch |
| AF Points | - | 121 | 325 | 273 | - | - |
| Burst FPS | - | 15 | 100 | 4.5 | 10 | - |
| Video | - | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps | 8K @120fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | false | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 222 | 580 | 998 | 590 | 734 | 907 |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | AF | EVF | Build | Burst | Video | Sensor | Battery | Display | Connectivity | Social Proof | Stabilization |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | 35.4 | 38.1 | 6.6 | 32 | 23.2 | 6.4 | 46 | 85.4 | 40.2 | 69.4 | 34.2 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 81.3 | 84.7 | 93.6 | 90.4 | 68.7 | 46.8 | 92.8 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 99.9 | 96.5 |
| Fujifilm X-H1 Compare | 82.7 | 93.6 | 98.3 | 95.9 | 68.7 | 93.1 | 46 | 85.4 | 68.5 | 84.5 | 91.8 |
| Nikon Z5 Compare | 85.1 | 93.6 | 93.9 | 2.2 | 93 | 57.9 | 93.9 | 85.4 | 94.3 | 93.2 | 86.8 |
| Leica Q2 Monochrom Compare | 74.6 | 77.2 | 96.6 | 69.8 | 72.7 | 70.6 | 92.1 | 60.3 | 87.8 | 70 | 34.2 |
| Insta360 X5 X5-Essentials Bundle-ALT2 Compare | 66.5 | 38.1 | 86.8 | 32 | 94.7 | 81.5 | 46 | 60.3 | 77.9 | 99.4 | 75.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 2 offers From $269
Price History
Usage Scores
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