Detailed comparison and review of Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 and Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sensors, proximity characteristics, memory capacities, but also other key features of both cameras and easily decide which one is the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the camera that best fits your needs and expectations.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Product Type | Digital camera - mirrorless system | Digital camera - 1080p - mirrorless system |
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Lens Included | Body only | 12-32mm lens |
Height | 8.36 cm | 6.46 cm |
Width | 11.52 cm | 10.65 cm |
Depth | 4.67 cm | 3.33 cm |
Weight | 336 g | 236 g |
Enclosure Colour | Black | Silver | Brown |
Digital Zoom | 2x | - |
Optical Zoom | - | 2.6x |
SENSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Sensor Resolution | 16.0 Megapixel | 16.0 Megapixel |
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Optical Sensor Type | Live MOS | Live MOS |
Total Pixels | 16,680,000 pixels | 16,840,000 pixels |
Effective Sensor Resolution | 16,000,000 pixels | 16,000,000 pixels |
Optical Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13.0 mm) |
Sensor Dust Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Sensor Features | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) | Supersonic Wave Filter (SWF) |
Image Stabiliser | - | Optical (MEGA O.I.S.) |
Sensors | - | Digital level metre |
PROCESSOR | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Image Processor | Venus Engine FHD | - |
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LENS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Type | - | Zoom lens - 2.6x zoom - 12 - 32 mm - f/3.5-5.6 G Vario |
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Focal Length Equivalent to 35mm Camera | - | 26 - 64mm |
Focus Adjustment | - | Automatic, manual |
Min Focus Distance | - | 20 cm |
Max View Angle | - | 84 degree(s) |
Zoom Adjustment | - | Motorised drive |
Lens Construction | - | 7 groups / 8 elements |
Filter Size | - | 37 mm |
Lens Mounting Type | Micro Four Thirds | - |
Features | - | ED glass, aspherical lens, Lens Barrel Retraction Function |
FOCUSING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Auto Focus | TTL contrast detection | TTL contrast detection |
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Auto Focus Points (Zones) Qty | 23 | 23 |
AE/AF Control | - | Face-priority AF, Subject-tracking AF, Touch Area AF |
Face Detection | Yes | Eye Detect AF, Face Recognition, face-priority AF function |
VIEWFINDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Viewfinder Type | Electronic - LCD | - |
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Viewfinder Colour Support | Colour | - |
Viewfinder Resolution | 1,440,000 pixels | - |
Optical Viewfinder Field Coverage | 100% | - |
Optical Viewfinder Magnification | 0.70x | - |
Optical Viewfinder Dioptric Correction Range | -4 to +4 | - |
Field of View Crop Factor | 2 | 2 |
EXPOSURE & WHITE BALANCE | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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ISO (Max) | 6400 | 25600 |
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Light Sensitivity | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto | ISO 800, ISO 400, ISO 200, ISO 160, ISO 1600, ISO 6400, ISO 3200, ISO auto, ISO 12800, ISO 25600 |
Exposure Metering | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot | Multi-segment, centre-weighted, spot |
Exposure Metering Zones | 144 | 1728 |
Exposure Modes | Programme, bulb, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority | Programme, automatic, manual, aperture-priority, shutter-priority |
Shooting Programs | Portrait mode, party/indoor, night portrait, PET, scenery, food, illumination snap, flower, night scene, sports mode, sunset, soft skin, baby1, baby2, peripheral defocus, architecture | - |
Special Effects | Vivid, Custom Effect, natural, monochrome, portrait, Scenery | Sepia, Vivid, soft focus, natural, monochrome, portrait, miniature, Cross Process, Retro, Expressive, high dynamic, Bleach Bypass, High Key, Low Key, Scenery, Toy effect, Star Filter, Impressive Art, One Point Colour, Dynamic Monochrome, Sunshine, Old Days, Toy Pop, Fantasy, Rough Monochrome, Silky Monochrome |
White Balance | Custom, automatic, presets | Custom, automatic, presets |
White Balance Presets | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) | Incandescent, cloudy, Flash, daylight, shade, 2500K - 10000K (100K steps) |
Max Shutter Speed | 1/4000 sec | 1/16000 sec |
Min Shutter Speed | 60 sec | 60 sec |
Exposure Compensation | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps | ±5 EV range, in 1/3 EV steps |
Auto Exposure Bracketing | - | 7 steps in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV steps |
White Balance Bracketing | Yes | Yes |
X-sync Speed | 1/160 sec | - |
Exposure Range | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) | EV 0-18 (ISO 100) |
DISPLAY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Type | 3" LCD display | 3" LCD display |
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Touch Screen | Yes | Yes |
Display Format | 460,000 pixels | 1,040,000 pixels |
Display Form Factor | Rotating | Folding |
Display Features | Display brightness control, display colour control | Display brightness control, display contrast control |
FLASH | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Camera Flash | Pop-up flash | Pop-up flash |
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Guide Number (m / ISO 100) | 10.5 | 4 |
Flash Modes | Fill-in mode, rear curtain sync, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction | Fill-in mode, slow synchro, auto mode, flash OFF mode, red-eye reduction |
Red-Eye Reduction | Yes | Yes |
Features | AF illuminator, flash +/- compensation | AF illuminator |
VIDEOGRAPHY / CAMCORDER | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Digital Video Format | MJPEG, AVCHD | AVCHD, H.264 |
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Image Recording Format | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO | JPEG, RAW, RAW + JPEG, MPO, MPO + JPEG |
Max Video Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 1920 x 1080 |
Microphone Operation Mode | Stereo | Stereo |
Microphone Features | Wind noise reduction, sensitivity control | Wind noise reduction |
MEMORY | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Memory Card Slot | SD card | SD card |
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Supported Memory Cards | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card | SD Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDHC UHS-I Memory Card, SDXC UHS-I Memory Card |
Memory Card Included | - | No |
Image Storage | JPEG 4592 x 3448 JPEG 4576 x 3056 JPEG 4576 x 2576 JPEG 3232 x 2424 JPEG 3232 x 2160 JPEG 3232 x 1824 JPEG 2272 x 1704 JPEG 2272 x 1520 JPEG 1920 x 1080 JPEG 1824 x 1368 JPEG 1824 x 1216 JPEG 1824 x 1024 JPEG 3424 x 3424 JPEG 2416 x 2416 JPEG 1712 x 1712 |
JPEG 4592 x 3448 JPEG 3232 x 2424 JPEG 2272 x 1704 JPEG 1824 x 1368 - 3D mode JPEG 4592 x 3064 JPEG 3232 x 2160 JPEG 2272 x 1520 MPO 1824 x 1216 - 3D mode JPEG 4592 x 2584 JPEG 3232 x 1824 JPEG 1920 x 1080 MPO 1824 x 1024 - 3D mode JPEG 3424 x 3424 JPEG 2416 x 2416 JPEG 1712 x 1712 MPO 1712 x 1712 - 3D mode |
Video Capture | AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 60 fps AVCHD - 1920 x 1080 - 50 fps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 60 fps AVCHD - 1280 x 720 - 50 fps MJPEG - 848 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 640 x 480 - 30 fps MJPEG - 320 x 240 - 30 fps |
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BATTERY AND CHARGING | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Battery Type | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific | Lithium Ion - manufacturer-specific |
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Details | 1 x Li-ion rechargeable battery - 1010 mAh (included) | Li-ion rechargeable battery - 680 mAh (included) |
Battery Life | - | Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 12-32mm lens) Photo shooting - 210 shots (with 14-42mm lens) Photo shooting - 230 shots (with 35-100mm lens) |
CONNECTIONS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Interface | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0 | Composite video/audio, HDMI, USB 2.0, IEEE 802.11b/g/n |
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Print Standard | Direct print, DPOF support, Exif Print support, PictBridge support | Direct print, Exif Print support, PictBridge support |
Flash Terminal | Hot shoe | - |
Connector Type | USB 2.0 Composite video/audio output HDMI output Remote control |
USB 2.0 HDMI output (19 pin micro HDMI Type D) Composite video/audio output |
FEATURES | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Self-Timer Delay | 10 sec, 2sec | - |
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Continuous Shooting Speed | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 3 frames per second, 20 frames per second (4MP) | 2 frames per second, 4 frames per second, 5 frames per second, 10 frames per second, 40 frames per second, 5.8 frames per second |
Additional Features | Audio recording, built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, date/time stamp, digital image rotation, histogram display, in-camera red-eye removal, cropping an image, resizing an image, Scene Detection Technology, Intelligent Scene Selector, Object Detection, AF/AE tracking, Intelligent Resolution Technology, face detection, Motion Detection Technology, Full-time Live View, Face Recognition, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, Intelligent Auto (iA), Intelligent D-range Control | Built-in speaker, RGB primary colour filter, digital image rotation, histogram display, cropping an image, resizing an image, in-camera film editing, Intelligent Auto (iA), HDR image enhancement technology, text stamp, Touch Shutter technology, Light Speed AF |
OTHERS | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-G3 | Panasonic Lumix G DMC-GF7K + 12-32mm |
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Included Accessories | Battery charger, body cap, shoulder strap, USB cable, pen stylus, audio / video cable | Battery charger, lens cap, shoulder strap, USB cable |
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Software | Drivers & Utilities, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE, Loilo Super Loiloscope, Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 6.2 HD Edition | Drivers & Utilities, Loilo LoiLoScope (Trial), Panasonic PHOTOfunSTUDIO 9.6 Premium Edition, SILKYPIX Developer Studio 4.2 SE |
Max Operating Temperature | 40 °C | 40 °C |
Min Operating Temperature | 0 °C | 0 °C |