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75%
Silver Award
Reviewed:
Jul 2011
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The G3 is the smallest interchangeable lens camera to feature an electronic viewfinder. It carries over much of the specification of the very likeable G2 but adds a 15.8MP sensor. It also boasts an accessible interface that combines a balance of hard buttons and touch-screen to make it easier for beginners to get the most out of the camera. The 460k dot rear screen is fully articulated, as well as being touch-sensitive, and can be used to position focus or fire the shutter. The G3 also gains the fast autofocus of the more expensive GH2, making it one of the fastest-focusing cameras in its class.
| Quick links: | Announcement | Review | Sample gallery 1 | Sample gallery 2 | Forum |
| Announced: | May 12, 2011 |
| Body type | ||
| Body type | SLR-style mirrorless | |
| Sensor | ||
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | ? |
| Other resolutions | 4576 x 3056, 4576 x 2576, 3424 x 3424, 3232 x 2424, 3232 x 2160, 3232 x 1824, 2416 x 2416, 2272 x 1704, 2272 x 1520, 1920 x 1080, 1824 x 1368, 1824 x 1216, 1824 x 1024 , 1712 x 1712, 1712 x 1712 | ? |
| Image ratio w:h | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9 | ? |
| Effective pixels | 15.8 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor photo detectors | 16.6 megapixels | ? |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | ? |
| Sensor type | CMOS | ? |
| Processor | Venus Engine FHD | |
| Image | ||
| ISO | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 160, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 | ? |
| White balance presets | 5 | ? |
| Custom white balance | Yes (2) | ? |
| Image stabilization | Optical | ? |
| Uncompressed format | RAW | |
| JPEG quality levels | Fine, Standard | ? |
| Optics & Focus | ||
| Autofocus |
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| Digital zoom | Yes (4x) | |
| Manual focus | Yes | ? |
| Lens mount | Micro 4/3 Lens Mount | |
| Focal length multiplier | 2× | ? |
| Screen / viewfinder | ||
| Articulated LCD | Fully articulated | ? |
| Screen size | 3" | ? |
| Screen dots | 460,000 | ? |
| Touch screen | Yes | |
| Screen type | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | |
| Live view | Yes | ? |
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | ? |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 % | ? |
| Viewfinder magnification | 1.4× | ? |
| Photography features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 sec | ? |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 sec | ? |
| Aperture priority | Yes | ? |
| Shutter priority | Yes | ? |
| Manual exposure mode | Yes | |
| Subject / scene modes | Yes | |
| Built-in flash | Yes (Pop-up) | |
| Flash range | 11 m | |
| External flash | Yes (Hot-shoe) | |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | |
| Continuous drive | Yes (4, 3 or 2 fps) | ? |
| Self-timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | |
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| Exposure compensation | ±5 EV (at 1/3 EV steps) | ? |
| AE Bracketing | ±2 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV steps) | |
| WB Bracketing | Yes (3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis) | ? |
| Videography features | ||
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| Microphone | Stereo | |
| Speaker | None | |
| Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps)) | |
| Storage | ||
| Storage types | SD/SDHC/SDXC | ? |
| Storage included | None | ? |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | ? |
| HDMI | Yes (Mini HDMI Type C) | ? |
| Wireless | None | ? |
| Remote control | Yes (Optional DMW-RSL1) | |
| Physical | ||
| Environmentally sealed | No | |
| Battery | Battery Pack | ? |
| Battery description | Lithium-Ion rechargeable battery & charger | ? |
| Weight (inc. batteries) | 336 g (0.74 lb / 11.85 oz) | |
| Dimensions | 115 x 84 x 47 mm (4.53 x 3.31 x 1.85") | |
| Other features | ||
| Orientation sensor | No | |
| Timelapse recording | No | ? |
| GPS | None | |
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