Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Announced

Panasonic has announced the new Panasonic Lumic GH3 - the new flagship mirrorless camera from Panasonic features a weather-sealed, magnesium alloy body, full HD video recording, full-time AF, ISO25600, built in Wi-Fi and 3inch OLED touch screen. The camera is also available with a vertical grip. 


Panasonic Lumix GH3 H HS12035 Slant

From Panasonic: The body has been engineered to incorporate a 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor, a 4-CPU Venus Engine, and a newly designed low-pass filter. The creative expression made possible by these innovations, render even the finest textures in intricate detail, breaking new ground in photographic realism. The new model also features Contrast AF with a high level of response. And its magnesium alloy frame is tightly sealed to resist splashes and dust, making the DMC-GH3 rugged enough to withstand the rigors of professional use.

Panasonic Lumix GH3 Key Features:

• 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor
• HDR (High Dynamic Range)
• Double OLED Display
• Splash/Dustproof Design
• Full-HD Progressive
• Smartphone or Tablet Linking

In addition to supporting a wide range of recording formats, the DMC-GH3 features a special heat-dispersing design for extended high-quality recording. Its specifications match those of many professional cameras, ensuring that it meets the demands of video field work. The LUMIX GH3 was designed from the ground up to provide seamless multi-media performance for both stills and videos. It may well be the world's first camera to please professional photographers by offering them the best of both.

The DMC-GH3 features a 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor with a level of sensitivity that produces flowing gradation from shadows to highlights. High resolution and a wide dynamic range create truly stunning images that look like you could reach out and touch them. High-sensitivity ISO 12800 (extended: ISO 25600) and extensive noise reduction give you remarkable images even in dim lighting.

In the DMC-GH3's Contrast AF system, the image sensor doubles as the AF sensor to resist any mechanical margin of error. Compared with Phase Difference AF, the focusing is precise even at small F-numbers. A faster sensor and engine also achieve a higher focus detection speed than most traditional DSLR models.

The DMC-GH3 gives you 1920 x 1080 60p [NTSC] / 50p [PAL] Full-HD recording. Progressive scanning records every frame, so the amount of data contained is twice that of interlace scanning, and the images have extremely high definition.

The Wi-Fi(R) function lets you use a smartphone* to make settings and press the shutter button remotely, a short distance from the camera. The auto transfer function is handy for automatically backing up photos onto a tablet. This lets you monitor them on the tablet without having to upload them to a PC. You can also start timer interval video recordings from a smartphone. And you can use GPS data to simultaneously record the shooting location onto your images.

Take a look at our Hands On Preview with the Lumix GH3.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 Specifications

Manufacturer	Panasonic
Image Sensor
	CCD pixels	16.05Mp (Megapixels)
	Pixels (W)	4608
	Pixels (H)	3456
	Sensor Type	Live MOS Sensor
	Sensor Size	Micro / Four Thirds
	Sensor Size (width)	17.3mm
	Sensor Size (height)	13mm
	Aspect Ratio	4:3 3:2 16:9 1:1
LCD Monitor
	LCD Monitor	3in
	Screen resolution	614,000 dots
	Touch Screen	Yes
Focusing
	Focusing modes	Autofocus Manual Face Detection AF Tracking Multi Spot Touch AF
Exposure Control
	Shutter speeds shortest	1/4000sec
	Shutter speeds longest	60sec
	Exp modes	Program Aperture-Priority Shutter-Priority Manual Scene modes
	Metering	Multi Pattern Spot Centre-weighted - Average
	ISO sensitivity	125 - 25600
	White balance	Auto Manual Bracket Outdoors/Daylight Incandescent Flash Cloudy Shade
	Exposure Comp	+/-5
Viewfinder
	Viewfinder Resolution	1,744K dots OLED
Shooting Options
	Continuous shooting	6fps
Video
	Movie mode	Yes
	Video Resolution	1920x1080 1280x720 720p 640x480 VGA
	Video FPS	60p, 50p, 50i, 25p, 24p
	Stereo Sound	Yes
	Optical Zoom with Video	Yes
Other Features
	Image Stabilisation	No
Interface
	HDMI	Yes
	USB	USB 2
Storage
	Card Type	SD SDHC SDXC
	File Type	RAW JPG RAW + JPG
Power Source
	Battery Type	Li-ion Battery Pack
	CIPA Rating	540
Box Contents
	Box Contents	Body, / Body Cap, / LUMIX G X VARIO 12-35mm / F2.8 ASPH. / POWER O.I.S. (H-HS12035), / Lens Cap, / Lens Hood, / Lens Rear Cap, / Battery Charger (AC Cable included), / Battery Pack, / USB Connection Cable, / Shoulder Strap, / CD-ROM
Dimensions
	Weight	550g
	Width	132.9mm
	Height	93.4mm
	Depth	82mm

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