Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

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What is cute as a button and delivers DSLR performance and image quality? The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 [GF3X] is a compact mirrorless DSLR that may well become the favorite of point-and-shoot photographers desiring a small, lightweight and quality Interchangeable Lens Camera. Read our review to find out why.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

“Point-and-shoot owners looking to upgrade to an ILC for better quality without breaking the bank will be very happy with the Lumix GF3.”

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CameraLabs has published their preview of the Panasonic GF3, a compact mirrorless Micro Four-Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm LiveMOS sensor), 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch panel LCD, PASM, Contrast AF system, RAW, and Full HD 1920×1080/60i with monaural sound.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

“The [Panasonic] GF3 is a very appealing compact camera that [...] offers incredible upside for anybody—enthusiast or novice—willing to pick it up and give it a try.”

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Digital Camera Info has published their preview of the Panasonic GF3, a compact mirrorless Micro Four-Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm LiveMOS sensor), 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch panel LCD, PASM, Contrast AF system, RAW, and Full HD 1920×1080/60i with monaural sound.

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Panasonic LUMIX MDC-GF3 with G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm Retractable Lens

ANNOUNCING THE LUMIX GF3X, PANASONIC’S SMALLEST COMPACT SYSTEM CAMERA* COMPLETE WITH A NEW RETRACTABLE POWER ZOOM LENS

LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm Lens Features a Retractable Design to Achieve Ultra-High Mobility and Stunning Photo Quality

MISSISSAUGA, ON (August 26, 2011) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today announced a newly designed and innovative LUMIX G “X” lens that retracts, minimizing its size without compromising its focal length or image quality. Panasonic’s new premium LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. (H-PS14042) lens, will be available as a lens kit option with the DMC-GF3X model, the company’s smallest and lightest compact system camera. With electric-powered zoom operation, the retractable Power Zoom H-PS14042 lens is extremely compact and offers ultra-high portability, coming in at approximately 26.8mm in length and weighing roughly 3.35oz.

Panasonic’s new premium LUMIX ”X” Series of lenses includes the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 14-42mm/F3.5-5.6 ASPH./ POWER O.I.S. which offers a versatile zoom range of 14-42mm (35mm camera equivalent: 28-84mm) suitable for a wide-range of scenes, from dynamic landscape to portrait. Also announced today is the LUMIX G X VARIO PZ 45-175mm/F4.0-5.6 ASPH./POWER O.I.S. Crystallizing Panasonic’s optical technologies, the LUMIX X lenses features superb image rendering for lifelike textures, crisp edge-to-edge contrast, as well as a unique Nano Surface Coating to help minimize ghosting and flare in natural atmospheres with remarkable transparency.

“Panasonic continues to innovate by offering advanced features in compact camera bodies and now in compact camera lenses, thus addressing the consumer’s need for camera equipment to be lightweight and easy to carry,” said Doug Borbath, Senior Product Manager, Imaging, Panasonic Canada Inc. “With the new LUMIX X Series, we do not sacrifice size for quality and Panasonic still offers top-of-the-line image quality for our G Series, but in a smaller design that makes it extremely mobile.”

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Panasonic LUMIX Line-Up Gets Ready for Fall with Super Zoom Capabilities, Creative Control and Social Media Connectivity

MISSISSAUGA, ON (August 26, 2011) – Panasonic Canada Inc. today revealed the latest additions to its LUMIX family of digital cameras with the launch of three new models and two new high zoom lenses. From amateur shutterbugs to professional photographers, photo enthusiasts at every level will appreciate the easy-to-use features, high-end HD photo quality and intense zoom of Panasonic LUMIX digital imaging technology.

“The popular LUMIX FZ and G-Series digital cameras offer something for everyone – from impressive close up capabilities and accessible functions to exceptional image quality and speed,” said Doug Borbath, Senior Product Manager, Digital Still Camera, Panasonic Canada Inc. “And when coupled with our new and existing interchangeable line up of lens options Canadian photo enthusiasts are sure to find what they are looking for with LUMIX.”

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

“A high-quality picture-taking device that’s tiny enough to fit in a coat pocket. With its impressively sharp, 14mm f/2.5 lens attached, the Panasonic GF3 is the perfect camera for street photography.”

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Imaging Resource has published their preview of the Panasonic GF3, a compact mirrorless Micro Four-Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm LiveMOS sensor), 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch panel LCD, PASM, Contrast AF system, RAW, and Full HD 1920×1080/60i with monaural sound.

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Olympus PEN E-P3

ePHOTOzine compares four of the mirrorless compact system cameras: Olympus E-P3, Panasonic GF3, Sony NEX5 and Samsung NX11.

To find out which camera comes out on top, read the Compact Mirrorless Shootout @ ePHOTOzine.

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

“[Le Panasonic GF3] reste un petit appareil simple et sympathique, qui délivre de belles images dans les conditions courantes.”

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les Numériques has published their preview of the Panasonic GF3, a compact mirrorless Micro Four-Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm LiveMOS sensor), 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch panel LCD, PASM, Contrast AF system, RAW, and Full HD 1920×1080/60i with monaural sound.

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

“The [Panasonic] GF3 stands as a well-specified camera [and] is well-placed to lure owners of compact cameras who desire better image quality.”

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DPReview has published their preview of the Panasonic GF3, a compact mirrorless Micro Four-Thirds Digital Interchangeable Lens camera with 12.1MP resolution (on a 17.3 x 13.0 mm LiveMOS sensor), 3.0-in. (460k-dot) Touch panel LCD, PASM, Contrast AF system, RAW, and Full HD 1920×1080/60i with monaural sound.

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