Panasonic Lumix G3 DMC-G3 Digital SLR Camera Review

The Panasonic Lumix G3 digital SLR camera presents the beginning associated with Panasonic's 3rd production of mirrorless digital SLR cameras. In several areas it's an improvement of the designs which have headed to this stage. In fact, the G3 utilizes the exact electronic viewfinder and LCD viewing screen as the G1 and G2.

The truth is, beneath the trimmed down, aluminum front body, there exists an entirely brand new 16.6MP sensor. This helps to make the G3 the first consumer-spread Micro Four Thirds camera to part its way from Panasonic's 12MP sensor.

Even though some latest features belonging to the G3 SLR camera indicate a slightly higher price tage, some of the other modifications are suggestive of a goal that Panasonic wants to make the G3 series more easier to obtain by the majority of people. The G3 has had a handful of features taken out, apparently to make the latest G series camera equally less overwhelming as well as more affordable. The G3 price may be close to $100 less than the G2 model, previously released.

Because mirrorless digital SLR cameras are still fairly new, manufacturers will continue to try and figure out which individuals they're going to interest most as well as what level of features, functions and cost those individuals in need of. The first Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera, which was the G1, had been primarily a small-version style of its L10 digital SLR camera, both in relation to features and look. Even so, because technology continues to develope, many Mirrorless cameras have stopped attempting to imitate normal digital SLR cameras, rather trying to make the most of the distinctions they provide, for example, smaller size and seamless video integration.

The initial indicators to this goal was the redesigned and smaller hand grip - eliminated was the larger hand grip which has grown to be common for digital SLR cameras. Alternatively, you'll find a style which more strongly looks like the bulge on the front side of the GF2, which forces you to grip it in a totally unique way, compared to others. Also, the G3 SLR camera is as close in dimensions and visual appeal to the GF2, if it was equipped with a viewfinder, and the same as far as the G2 goes.

The G3 also takes the sophisticated touch screen interface associated with the GF2, which happens to be less difficult to figure out and to work with as compared to the G2. The more sophisticated interface allows much better control over functions as well as the direct touch-screen choices regarding focus point. This was a feature that no digital SLR camera had previously been able to provide. In addition to all of this, as an upgrade over older models, the G3 SLR camera additionally enables you to place the AF point in to any location in the frame, and not solely within a central area.

The G3 also benefits from enhanced video capability, raising its output to either 1080i or 720p and both supplying 30fps.

And even though this isn't up to the exact specs when compared to the video ability of the GH2, the G3 SLR camera does benefit the GH2's image processor coupled with the outstanding auto-focus speed.

Past this, the majority of the G3 SLR camera's feature add-ons are smaller, step-by-step upgrades - you'll find a picture-in-picture manual focus magnification solution to enable you to focus without giving up location of your total composition along with a Pinpoint AF mode which utilizes a small AF area along side a zoomed preview for accurate focusing. And more, the G3 features subject-tarcking AF while recording video clips.

Camera Features:

High Image Quality with the Live MOS Sensor
Advanced Noise Reduction System with New Live MOS Sensor
High-speed, High-performance Venus Engine FHD
Mirrorless Structure and LUMIX G / LEICA DG Lenses

World's Fastest Level of Light Speed AF
The World's Fastest Level of Light Speed AF with Precise Contrast AF
Full-area Focusing for Flexible Framing
Pinpoint AF and MF Assist for More Accurate Focusing

World's Smallest and Lightest System Camera
The World's Smallest and Lightest Body* with Stylish Design
* For an interchangeable lens system camera with a viewfinder as of May 12, 2011.
Double Live View for the LVF (Live View Finder) and Free-angle LCD
Intuitive Touch-screen Operation

1920 x 1080 Full HD Video in the AVCHD Format
Stunning 1920 x 1080 AVCHD Full HD Videos with High-quality Sound
Creative Options with Touch AF and Creative Control
iA (Intelligent Auto) Mode for Beautiful Videos with Ease

Intelligent Auto Plus
Plus Yourself: Background Defocus, Color and Brightness
Casual Snaps Turn into Superb Photos with Intelligent D-range Control
Intelligent Detection and Correction Functions for One-touch Beauty

Freer Expression for Photos and Videos
Creative Control and Touch De-focus Function for Expressive Images
3D Shooting Capability for a New Realm of Photographic Expression
Expandability with Optional Accessories

Digital Networking Featuring the 3D Image Viewer
3D Image Viewer and VIERA Link for Even Greater Fun
Included Software for Easy Image Viewing, Editing and Sharing
Versatile Camera Playback Functions