Panasonic Announces the LUMIX DMC-GH3 DSLM Camera
The camera’s Contrast AF system is precise even with stopped-down lenses, and framing isn’t limited to specific measurement points. With Full-Area Focusing, the subject does not need to be in the center of the frame, and any point touched on the rear monitor becomes the focus point. Pinpoint AF allows for setting the focus point more precisely. Touching the monitor expands the surrounding area and a cross-shaped marker can then be dragged to wherever the focus point needs to be. When manually focusing, touching a part of the rear monitor enlarges the image by 4x, 5x or 10x. The 4x image is displayed in the framing screen, so focus can be achieved while viewing the entire composition.
Shooting with the viewfinder has been enhanced by placing the exposure compensation, ISO sensitivity and white balance controls around the shutter button. Acceleration sensors inside the camera detect camera tilt and level, and a level gauge indicating the two directions of horizontal lean and front/rear tilt are displayed on the monitor. The camera's portrait/landscape orientation is also detected and photos are automatically displayed in the correct orientation, whatever lens is used.
Video performance has been enhanced with support for a wide range of high bit-rate recording formats and frame rates. Depending on the choice of format, the camera can record full HD 1920 × 1080, 24p video at 72 Mbps ALL-I Intra, or 1920 × 1080, 60p at 50 Mbps with IPB compression. Other frame and bit-rates are available to fit most video recording situations. Face Detection AF, Full-area Touch AF and AF Tracking, which automatically tracks moving subjects, can be used for shooting videos, just as they are for shooting stills. Four exposure modes are provided—Program AE, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority and Manual Exposure. Quick- and slow-motion video modes are included with three types of quick motion, and 80% slow motion is supplemented with 48% and 40% slow motion, all in full-HD.
The camera can utilize a variety of recording media, including SDXC, SDHC and SD memory cards (Class 10 cards are required for high-bit rate video recording). The newly developed battery allows for shooting approximately 540 images (CIPA Standard), and an optional integrated battery grip doubles the amount of possible shots when using the EVF. A SSWF (Super Sonic Wave Filter) mounted between the low-pass filter and the shutter vibrates approximately 80,000 times/second each time the camera is powered up to dislodge dust or other foreign matter that might enter the camera when changing lenses.
The built-in Wi-Fi function allows for the use of a Lumix Link App equipped smartphone to adjust settings or trigger the shutter release remotely. Timer interval video recordings can also be activated from the smartphone. An auto transfer function will back up photos to a tablet for monitoring on location or editing without a PC, and GPS data can be used to stamp the shooting location onto images.
| Type | Digital Single Lens Mirrorless camera |
| Recording Media | SD Memory Card, SDHC Memory Card, SDXC Memory Card (Compatible with UHS-I standard SDHC / SDXC Memory Cards) |
| Image Sensor Size | 17.3 x 13.0mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio) |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds mount |
| Type | Live MOS Sensor |
| Total Pixels | 17.2 Megapixels |
| Camera Effective Pixels | 16.05 Megapixels |
| Color Filter | Primary color filter |
| Dust Reduction System | Supersonic wave filter |
| Recording File Format | Still Image: JPEG(DCF, Exif 2.3), RAW, MPO (when attaching 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds standard) Motion Image: AVCHD Ver2.0 compliant (AVCHD Progressive), MPEG4-AVC (H.264). (MOV, MP4) |
| Aspect Ratio | 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1 |
| Image Quality | RAW, RAW+Fine, RAW+Standard, Fine, Standard, MPO+Fine / MPO+Standard (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) |
| Color Space | sRGB, Adobe RGB |
| Still Image File Size | [4:3] 4608 x 3456 (L) - 3264 x 2448 (M) / 2336 x 1752 (S) - 1824 x 1368 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) [3:2] 4608 x 3072 (L) - 3264 x 2176 (M) - 2336 x 1560 (S) - 1,824 x 1,216 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) [16:9] 4608 x 2592 (L) - 3264 x 1840 (M) - 1920 x 1080 (S) - 1824 x 1024 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) [1:1] 3456 x 3456 (L) - 2448 x 2448 (M) - 1744 x 1744 (S) - 1712 x 1712 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) |
| Motion Image File Size MOV(1) | Full HD 1920 × 1080, 30p (sensor output is 30p, 72 Mbps (ALL-Intra)) Full HD 1920 ×1080, 24p (sensor output is 24p, 72 Mbps (ALL-Intra)) HD 1280 x 720, 60p (sensor output is 60p, 72 Mbps (ALL-Intra)) Full HD 1920 × 1080, 60p [sensor output is 60p, 50 Mbps (IPB)] Full HD 1920 × 1080, 30p [sensor output is 30p, 50 Mbps (IPB)] Full HD 1920 × 1080, 24p [sensor output is 24p, 50 Mbps (IPB)] |
| Motion Image File Size MP4(2) | Full HD 1920 × 1080, 30 fps [sensor output is 30p, 20 Mbps] HD 1280 x 720, 30 fps [sensor output is 30p, 10 Mbps] VGA 640 x 480, 30 fps [sensor output is 30p, 4 Mbps] |
| Motion Image File Size AVCHD Progressive(2) | NTSC: [Full HD] 1,920 × 1,080, 60p [sensor output is 60p, 28Mbps] |
| Motion Image File Size AVCHD(2) | Full HD 1920 × 1080, 24p [sensor output is 24p, 24 Mbps] Full HD 1920 × 1080, 60i [sensor output is 30p, 24 Mbps] Full HD 1920 × 1080, 60i [sensor output is 60p, 17 Mbps] |
| Continuous Recordable Time [Motion Images] | AVCHD with picture quality set to Approx. 230 minutes with H-HS12035 / approx. 210 minutes with H-VS014140 |
| Actual Recordable Time [Motion Images] | AVCHD with picture quality set to Approx. 115 minutes with H-HS12035 / approx. 105 minutes with H-VS014140 |
| Flicker Reduction [Motion Images] | 1/50, 1/60, 1/100, 1/120, OFF |
| Time Code [Motion Images] [Except MP4] | ON/OFF, Count Up : Rec Run/Free Run selectable, Time Code Mode : Drop frame/Non-drop frame selectable |
| Wi-Fi | IEEE 802.11b/g/n, approx. 2412 - 2462 MHz [11ch], Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode |
| Type | OLED Live View Finder [1,744k dots equivalent] |
| Field of View | Approximately 100% |
| Magnification | Approximately 1.34x / 0.67x [35mm camera equivalent] |
| Eye Point | Approximately 21mm from eyepiece lens |
| Diopter Adjustment | -4.0 to +4.0 [dpt] |
| Auto Eye Sensor | Yes |
| FOCUS | |
| Type | Contrast AF system |
| Focus Mode | AFS [Single], AFF [Flexible], AFC [Continuous], MF |
| AF Mode | Face detection, AF Tracking, 23-Area-focusing, 1-Area-focusing, Pinpoint (full area touch available) |
| AF Assist lamp | Yes [ON/OFF] |
| AF Lock | Yes [AF/AE LOCK button] |
| Other | Quick AF, Continuous AF [during motion image recording], AF + MF, Eye Sensor AF, Touch Pad AF, Touch AF, Touch shutter, Touch MF Assist, Shutter AF, Half Press Release |
| Light Metering System | 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system |
| Light Metering Mode | Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot |
| Metering Range | EV0-18 [F2.0 lens, ISO 100 equivalent] |
| Exposure Mode | Program AE, Aperture Priority AE, Shutter Priority AE, Manual |
| ISO Sensitivity (Standard Output Sensitivity | Auto, Intelligent ISO, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800 (changeable to 1/3, 1EV step) (Extended ISO 125-less under 200, ISO more over 12800-25600 available) (up to ISO3200 in Auto) |
| Exposure Compensation | 1/3 Step ±5EV [±3EV for motion image] |
| AE Lock | AF/AE LOCK button |
| AE Bracket | 3, 5, 7 frame in 1/3, 2/3 or 1 EV step, single/burst |
| White Balance | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Incandescent, Flash, White Set 1, 2 and Color temperature setting, |
| White Balance Adjustment | Blue/Amber bias, Magenta/Green bias |
| Color Temperature Setting | 2,500 - 10,000K |
| White Balance Bracket | 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis |
| Type | Focal-plane shutter |
| Shutter Speed | Still Images: 1/4000-60 and Bulb Motion Image: 1/16,000 1/30 |
| Self Timer | 10 sec, 3 images after 10 sec, 2.0 sec |
| Remote Control | Remote control with Bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (optional, sold separately) |
| Still Image | Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, 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, Clear Night Portrait, Soft Image of a Flower, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome |
| Motion Picture | Clear Portrait, Silky Skin, Backlit Softness, Clear in Backlight, Relaxing Tone, Sweet Child's Face, Distinct Scenery, Bright Blue Sky, Romantic Sunset Glow, Vivid Sunset Glow, Clear Nightscape, Cool Night Sky, Warm Glowing Nightscape, Artistic Nightscape, Clear Night Portrait, Appetizing Food, Cute Dessert, Freeze Animal Motion, Clear Sports Shot, Monochrome |
| Burst Speed | SH: 20 frames/sec, H: 6 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec [with Live View], L: 2 frames/sec [with Live View] |
| Built-In Flash Type | TTL Built-in-Flash, GN12 equivalent (ISO 100/m), GN17 equivalent (ISO 200/m) Built-in Pop-up (Reference) |
| Flash Mode | Auto, Auto/Red-Eye Reduction when iA, iA+], Forced On, Forced On/Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync/Red-Eye Reduction |
| Synchronization Speed | Less than 1/160 sec |
| Flash Output Adjustment | 1/3EV Step ±3EV |
| Flash Synchronization | 1st Curtain Sync, 2nd Curtain Sync |
| Synchronization for Flash Dimming and Exposure Compensation | Yes [ON/OFF] |
| Flash Sync Socket | Yes |
| Type | OLED Monitor with static touch control |
| Monitor Size | Free-angle 3.0", 3:2 aspect, wide viewing angle |
| Pixels | 610k dots |
| Field of View | Approximately 100% |
| Monitor Adjustment | Brightness [7 levels], Color [7 levels], Red-Green [11 levels], Blue-Yellow [11 levels] |
| Digital Zoom | 2x, 4x |
| Extra Tele Conversation (ETC) | Still Image: Maximum
2x [not effective with L size recording. Magnification ratio depends on
the recording pixels and aspect ratio] Motion Image: 2.4x, 3.6x, 4.8x [magnification ratio depends on the recording quality and aspect ratio] |
| Other Functions | Guide Lines (3 patterns), Real-time Histogram |
| Level Gauge | Yes |
| Vertical Shooting Direction | Yes |
| Still Image and Video | Standard, Vivid, Natural, Monochrome, Scenery, Portrait, Custom |
| Still Image | Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color |
| Motion Picture | Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, One Point Color |
| Exposure Mode | Program AE, Aperture-Priority, Shutter-Priority, Manual Exposure |
| Slow and Fast Motion | 40%, 48%, 80% (records 0.4, 0.48 & 0.8 times slower) 160%, 200%, 300% (records 1.6, 2.0 & 3.0 times faster) (1920 x 1080, 24p, 24 Mbps in MOV, MP4, AVCHD) |
| Playback Mode | Normal playback, 30-thumbnail display, 12-thumbnail display, Calendar display, Zoomed playback [max. 16x], Slide Show [All, Picture Only, Video Only, 3D, Category Selection, Favorite, duration and effect selectable], Playback Mode [Normal Play, Picture Only, Video Play, 3D Play, Category Play, Favorite Play], Title Edit, Text Stamp, Video Divide, Resize, Cropping, Rotate, Favorite, Print Set, Protect, Face Recognition Edit |
| Protection | Single, Multi or Cancel |
| Erase | Single, Multi, All, Except Favorite |
| Direct Print | PictBridge compatible |
| USB | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| HDMI | miniHDMI TypeC Video: Auto, 1080p, 1080i, 720p, 480p Audio: DolbyDigital Stereo Creator |
| Audio Video Output | Monaural Type, NTSC |
| Remote Input | 2.5mm jack |
| External Microphone Input | 3.5mm jack |
| Headphone Output | 3.5mm jack |
| Microphone | Stereo, Wind-Cut: Off, Low, Standard, High, AUTO |
| Speaker | Monaural |
| OSD Language | English, German, French, Italian, Spanish, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Chinese [Traditional], Chinese [Simplified], Dutch, Thai, Korean, Turkish, Portuguese, Arabic, Persian, Japanese, Swedish, Danish, Finnish, Greek, Vietnamese |
| Battery | Li-ion Battery Pack [7.2V, 1860 mAh] included |
| Battery Life (CIPA Standard) | Approx. 540 images with H-HS12035, Approx. 500 images with H-VS014140 |
| Operating Temperature | 32 to 104°F (0 to 40°C) |
| Operating Humidity | 10 to 80% |
| Software | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 PE SILKYPIX Developer Studio 3.1 SE LoiloScope (trial version) |
| Standard Accessories | Battery charger (AC cable included), Battery pack, Body cap, USB connection cable, Shoulder strap, CD-ROM |
| Dimensions | 5.2 x 3.7 x 3.2” (13.3 x 9.3 x 8.2 cm) excluding protrusions |
| Weight | Approx. 16.6 oz (470 g) Body only Approx. 19.4 oz (550 g) Body, Battery, SD card |
