Announced: The New PANASONIC LUMIX GF3

Panasonic has just announced another NEW model to its Lumix G range with the Panasonic Lumix GF3. This new model is claiming to be the smallest and lightest of any inter-changeable lens camera system, approx 17% smaller and 15% lighter than the Panasonic Lumix GF2.  

Its body has been re-sculpted into a rounder design, with its in-built flash changing position to the center of camera directly above the lens. Changing the flash position, means that the Lumix GF3 has no hot-shoe. Panasonic may suffer some criticism that the Lumix GF3 will not take an additional flash or an electronic viewfinder.

The Panasonic Lumix GF3 maintains a 3" TFT touchscreen (approx 460k-dot), which can also be assisted by a quick scroll wheel on the back. Along with the shutter button, the Lumix GF3 also has a dedicated Ai & Movie button.

Key Specification:

• 12.1 Megapixel Live MOS sensor
• Light Speed AF (approx 0.1 secs)
• Full HD movie 1920x1080 (AVCHD) with constant AF
• Creative Features for Stills & Movie (expressive, retro, high key, sepia, high dynamic)
• Approx 320g (camera, card, battery, 14mm f2.5 lens)

Panasonic Lumix LX5 (left), Panasonic Lumix GF3 (right)

The key interest in this camera, will be its size (as shown above against the Lumix LX5). It satisfies the demand for a Small, Compact, Lightweight camera which offers DSLR quality and versatility. We feel that traditionalist may not take to this camera with no mode dial or hot-shoe, but the 3 different colour finishes, touchscreen, advanced auto modes are some of the reasons why it will surely be popular amongst the younger generation and beginners alike.

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