Panasonic Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 is a digital mirrorless interchangeable lens camera (MILC) manufactured by Panasonic. It is the successor to the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH2 and was announced in September 2012 at Photokina.
Announced: 17/09/2012
Body Type
Body TypeSLR-style mirrorless
Sensor
Max Resolution4608 x 3456
Other Resolutions
  • 4608x3072
  • 3264x2448
  • 2336x1752
  • 4608x3072
  • 3264x2176
  • 2336x1560
  • 4608x2592
  • 3264x1840
  • 1920x1080
  • 3456x3456
  • 2448x2448
  • 1744x1744
  • 1712x1712
Image Ratio
  • 1:1
  • 4:3
  • 3:2
  • 16:9
Megapixels16
SizeFour Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm)
TypeCMOS
ProcessorVenus Engine VII FHD
Image
ISO Range200-12800
ISO Minimum200
ISO Maximum12,800
White Balance Presets5
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilisation
Uncompressed FormatRAW
JPEG Quality Levels
  • Fine
  • Standard
Optics & Focus
Autofocus
  • Contrast Detect (sensor)
  • Multi-area
  • Center
  • Selective single-point
  • Tracking
  • Single
  • Continuous
  • Touch
  • Face Detection
  • Live View
Digital Zoom4x
Manual Focus
Number of Focus Points23
Lens MountMicro 4/3
Crop2.0x
Screen / Viewfinder
Articulated LCD
Screen Size3.0
Screen Pixels614,000
Touch Screen
Screen TypeOLED
Live View
Viewfinder TypeElectronic
Viewfinder Coverage100%
Viewfinder magnification1.34x
Viewfinder resolution1,744,000
Features
Minimum shutter speed60 sec
Maximum shutter speed1/4000 sec
Aperture Priority
Shutter Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Built-in Flash
Scene Modes
  • Clear Portrait
  • Silky Skin
  • Backlit Softness
  • Relaxing Tone
  • Sweet Child's Face
  • Distinct Scenery
  • Bright Blue Sky
  • Romantic Sunset Glow
  • Vivid Sunset Glow
  • Glistening Water
  • Clear Nightscape
  • Cool Night Sky
  • Warm Glowing Nightscape
  • Artistic Nightscape
  • Glittering Illuminations
  • Handheld Night Shot
  • Clear Night Portrait
  • Soft Image of a Flower
  • Appetizing Food
  • Cute Dessert
  • Freeze Animal Motion
  • Clear Sports Shot
  • Monochrome
Flash Range (M)12.0
External Flash
Flash Modes
  • Auto
  • On
  • Off
  • Red-Eye
  • Slow Sync
Flash X Sync Speed1/160 sec
FPS20
Self-timer
Metering Modes
  • Multi
  • Center-weighted
  • Spot
Exposure Compensation±5 (at 1/3 EV steps)
AE Bracketing±1 (3-5-7 frames at 1/3 EV-2/3 EV-1 EV steps)
WB Bracketing
Orientation Sensor
Timelapse Recording
Video Features
Format
  • MP4
  • AVCHD
  • H.264
MicrophoneStereo
SpeakerMono
Resolutions
  • 1080p @ 60fps
  • 1080p @ 50fps
  • 1080p @ 30fps
  • 1080p @ 25fps
  • 1080p @ 24fps
  • 1080i @ 60fps
  • 1080i @ 50fps
  • 720p @ 60fps
  • 720p @ 30fps
  • 720p @ 25fps
  • 480p @ 30fps
External mic input
Storage
Storage SlotSD
Storage Slot Amount1
Physical
Weather Sealed
BatteryBattery Pack
Battery ModelLithium-Ion
Battery Life (shots)540
Weight (grams)550
Dimensions133 x 93 x 82 mm
Connectivity
USB
HDMI
Wireless
Remote ControlOptional