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May 2013
(88%)
109 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(87%)
18 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Video capture is as good as it gets
Feature-packed
Fast single autofocus
Pinpoint autofocus mode
Best continuous autofocus of any CSC we've yet seen
Wireless and PC socket flash control
Sturdy (internal) build
Lots of lenses on offer
Responsive touchscreen
Quick and easy controls
Wi
Fi system
Remote control
Burst mode
6 fps
Digital noise handled very well
WiFi (connection to a mobile phone
Geotagging)
Excellentquality video mode
Loads of customisable controls
Can be used silently
Allweather finish
Swivel touchscreen
Precise EVF
Class-leading touchscreen control
High-speed 6fps continuous shooting
Comprehensive set of video functions
Solid and robust build quality
Features
Image quality
Performance
Build quality
The editors didn't like
It's pricey
Continuous autofocus won't quite match a mid-pro DSLR
No 1/48 180 degree shutter for cinematic capture
Sensor not quite as capable as some APS-C competitors
Plasticky appearing exterior
Single SD card slot
No ISO 100 sensitivity
Social integration isn't great
No focus peaking
No image rating button
No multiaspect ratio sensor
EVF is rather imposing
Some ghosting when lining up shots in low light
No focus peaking in video mode
ISO limited to 3200 ISO in Auto mode
Only one memory card slot
Shutter speed (still images) just 1/4000 of a second
Responsive touchscreen, Quick and easy controls, Wi, Fi system, Remote control
Social integration isn't great, No focus peaking, No image rating button
The Panasonic GH3 offers all modern conveniences we want in a digital compact system camera these days; a decent EVF, an articulating capacitive touchscreen, Wi-Fi connectivity and a fast autofocus system. It may be a little larger than most compact syst...
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Published: 2013-10-04, Author: Jim , review by: pcmag.com
Excellent video quality and features. 6.2fps continuous shooting. Snappy autofocus. Sharp vari-angle touch-screen LCD. EVF. Built-in flash. Wi-Fi. Dustproof and splashproof design.
Pricey. Lags behind competition at high ISOs. EVF is choppy in low light
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 is an excellent camera for video enthusiasts, but it's not the best all-around Micro Four Thirds camera that we've tested....
Newly designed 16-megapixel Live MOS Micro Four Thirds sensor with new optical low pass filter delivers very good image quality with excellent detail for a mirrorless camera, Premium video features and quality in a compact body, including a range of pr...
DSLR-style camera design is larger than most mirrorless models, narrowing its portability advantages over DSLRs, High ISO performance and dynamic range not quite as good as the best APS-C models, Warm Auto and Incandescent white balance when shooting i...
Panasonic's flagship GH-series cameras have been widely praised for their video capabilities, and have long been in demand from professional videographers and filmmakers. However, the product engineers behind the company's latest compact system camera,...
Abstract: At the core of the GH3 is a low-noise 16 MP LiveMOS sensor with expanded sensitivity range from ISO 125 to 25600, 6 FPS continuous drive and full 1080p HD video at 60 progressive frames-per-second. Stereo recording and input are supported as w...
Published: 2013-04-03, Author: Philip , review by: popphoto.com
If you're looking for the Micro Four Thirds body with the best possible video and wonderful still capture, the GH3 is the camera for you. Its obvious competition, Olympus's OM-D, doesn't offer the same level of video capture. Even without this advantage, ...
Quality: excellent colour, tops in the sharpness dept.Why buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3: built in flash with a GN of 12 (ISO 100 in metres) that covers a 24mm range; access to a wide range of lenses, inc Leica's optics.Why not: too many pro-ish controls...