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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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 | Fujifilm X-S X-S20 | Sony Alpha a7R III | OM System OM-1 | Nikon Z Z6 | Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Type | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless | mirrorless |
| Sensor | 12MP micro-four-thirds | 26.1MP aps-c | 42.4MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds | 24.5MP full-frame | 20.4MP micro-four-thirds |
| AF Points | - | 117 | 399 | 1053 | 273 | 121 |
| Burst FPS | - | 20 | 10 | 10 | 12 | 15 |
| Video | - | 6K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @60fps | 4K @30fps | 4K @30fps |
| IBIS | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weather Sealed | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Weight (g) | 222 | 491 | 269 | 511 | 585 | 580 |
| 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 |
| Fujifilm X-S X-S20 Compare | 82.2 | 81.4 | 80.2 | 87.1 | 86.2 | 96.3 | 99 | 99.3 | 95.4 | 86.1 | 95.1 |
| Sony Alpha a7R III Compare | 89.1 | 94.7 | 88.3 | 80.8 | 74.2 | 69.2 | 96.3 | 98.8 | 95.4 | 93.8 | 88.4 |
| 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 |
| Nikon Z Z6 Compare | 84.1 | 94.7 | 94.7 | 78.4 | 74.2 | 59.6 | 91.1 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 89.7 | 88.4 |
| Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Compare | 82.9 | 86.8 | 94.6 | 91.5 | 69.7 | 48.4 | 94 | 87.2 | 95.4 | 99.9 | 96.9 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offer From $442
Price History
Usage Scores
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