Panasonic is continuing its tradition of DSLR-style imaging in tiny bodies with its latest Micro Four Thirds camera, the Lumix DMC-GF3.
Just announced over in the States, the descendant of the GF2 is effectively a compact point-and-shooter with DSLR capabilities. It sports the same 12 megapixel sensor as the GF2, but trumps its predecessor with 120Hz autofocus on its faster processor.
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First created by Olympus and Panasonic a few years back, the Micro Four Thirds (MFT) system has allowed the interchangeable lens and high quality photography systems of heftier DSLRs to be ported onto smaller cameras. Interchangeable lens cameras have been shrinking every year since.
The GF3 is now Panasonic’s smallest and lightest MFT cam with a built-in flash. But being lighter may be part of a loss of features, with the GF3 dumping a few of the physical features from the GF2.
A drag for the photo enthusiast, but a plus for the wider amateur consumer audience who are being given a larger range of accessible cameras by the big brands like Nikon with its latest entry-level DSLRs and Panasonic here with the GF3.
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Lumix’s chunkier new addition to the G Series, the DMC-G3, is also set to reach Australia soon. The GF3 nabs a few features from its brother cam like colour and processing options and photo style options.
Look out for the Lumix DMC-GF3 in the coming months.
