Panasonic Lumix GH3

The professional mirrorless hybrid video powerhouse

Panasonic Lumix GH3
79/100
CAMERA SCORE
Features 16
Performance 16
Durability 16
Price 14
Usability 17
Brand Panasonic
Model DMC-GH3

Key Features

SENSOR 16.05 megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor
PROCESSOR Venus Engine VII FHD for high-speed processing
AUTOFOCUS Contrast AF system with 23 focus areas
PHASE DETECTION Not applicable; contrast-based system only
VIDEO 1080p 60fps, high bitrate AVCHD and MOV formats
STABILIZATION None in-body; relies on OIS lenses
BURST RATE Up to 6 fps with AF, 20 fps at reduced resolution
VIEWFINDER 1.74m-dot OLED electronic viewfinder
DISPLAY 3.0-inch 614k-dot fully articulating OLED touchscreen
CONNECTIVITY Wi-Fi, USB 2.0, micro-HDMI, 3.5mm mic/headphone ports
MEMORY CARD Single SD/SDHC/SDXC slot, UHS-I compatible
WEATHER SEALING Magnesium alloy body with dust and splash resistance
BATTERY LIFE Approx. 540 shots per charge (DMW-BLF19)

The Most Important Buttons & Dials — Panasonic Lumix GH3

Control / Button / Dial Status Note
Shutter-release Button ✓ Present
Mode Dial ✓ Present
+/- EV (Exposure Compensation) Button ✓ Present
Dedicated ISO Button ✓ Present
Dedicated Aperture Dial / Ring ~ Limited Via command dials
Dedicated Shutter Speed Dial ~ Limited Via command dials
AF-ON Button ✓ Present
Main Command Dial ✓ Present
Sub-Command Dial ✓ Present
Function (Fn) Buttons ✓ Present
Joystick / Multi-selector ✗ Not Present
AF-assist / Self-timer Lamp ✓ Present
Monitor Mode Button ✓ Present
Video Record Button ✓ Present
Drive Mode Control ✓ Present

How-to Use Panasonic Lumix GH3

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Panasonic Lumix GH3 Exposure Indicators

Optimal exposure Underexposed by 1/3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
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The key to the photography is light, and it’s the exposure indicators, where you see how much light your camera sensor sees. These indicators both in monitor and viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under or over-exposed at the current setting. The amount of under or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 EV.

Learn & Master Photography with Panasonic Lumix GH3

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Technical Specification

Sensor Micro Four Thirds Live MOS
Resolution 16.05 Megapixels
ISO Range 200-12800 (exp. 125-25600)
Autofocus Contrast Detection
Shutter Speed 1/4000 to 60 sec
Burst Rate 6 fps
Video 1920x1080 60p
Stabilization Lens-based only
Viewfinder OLED EVF
LCD 3.0-inch articulating OLED
Memory Card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Connectivity Wi-Fi, HDMI, Mic, Headphone
Battery Life 540 shots
Weight 550g
Dimensions 133 x 93 x 82 mm