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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
Good build
>>Interchangeable lenses
>>Beautiful images
Both video and still
>>Very effective O.I.S
>>Focus assist and histogram
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...
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.
Very low imagenoise until ISO 800
Excellent retention of details even at high ISO
Good metering system
Very fast autofocus
Short shutterlag
Excellent EVF with EyeStart sensor
Instant video recording start and stop
Highly customizable function butto
Sensational video quality
Good stills image quality
Solid
Sealed metal construction without the camera becoming too heavy
Lots of external control points
Plenty of customization
Caters well to both videographers and stills shooters
Good choice of framerates
Bitrates and codecs
Comprehensive Wi-Fi settings and extensive control
Big battery with the option of battery grip for long shoot
Weatherproof construction and great controls
Wide range of movie formats with high bit rate encoding up to 72Mbps
Big
Bright
Stable 16
9 1
744k dot OLED EVF
External mic and headphone sockets
Interval shooting and HDR modes
Excellent still image quality
Extended battery life to 540 shots
Built-in Wifi with excellent smartphone remote control.
The LCD display is one of the most responsive we've used
Highspeed 6fps continuous shooting
Comprehensive set of video functions
Solid and robust build quality
The editors didn't like
Headphone port placement – cable may interfere with display
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...
Pricey. Lags behind competition at high ISOs. EVF is choppy in low light
Below average whitebalance system
Below average shottoshot speeds
Modal WB
ISO and EC
Long firstshot blackout
Wrong LiveHistogram
ExposurePriority only in M mode
Lowerrear controldial too recessed
Weak LCD hinge and memory door
Bulky and heavy co
Contrast AF is less suited for fast action photography than phase-detection AF
Viewfinder is less sharp at the edges from some angles
Dynamic range and noise at high settings
No focus aids available when shooting video
Electronic viewfinder has distinct color cast and disappointing optics
Noise reduction at high ISO rather clumsy
JPEG color response a little underwhelming
Wi-Fi can be awkward to set up
Not weather proof when flash is in use
Wi-Fi slow and unreliable for image transfer in my tests
Average continuous shooting for a semi-pro body
Rear control wheel difficult to operate.
Electronic viewfinder could be sharper at the edges
Camera occassionally locks in playback mode (new firmware is expected to correct this)
Published: 2013-08-15, Author: Ray , review by: itwire.com
Abstract: The Panasonic GH3 has won the 2013-14 European Imaging Sound Association (EISA)award for best photo-video camera, and the Lumix G Vario 14-140mm, F3.5-5.6, the best Compact System Zoom lens.EISA awards are regarded as one of the most prestigious consumer ...
Headphone monitoring. Excellent photo and video quality. SLR-like feel without the bulk. Fast, accurate AF
Wi-Fi setup is not entirely easy. JPEG engine tends to smear detail at high ISO
Offering a robust shooting design and features to suit indie film-makers and photographers alike, the Panasonic GH3 is an excellent device that fully realises the potential of interchangeable lens cameras....
Responsive touchscreen, Quick and easy controls, WiFi system, Remote control
Social integration isn't great, No focus peaking, No image rating button
Buying Guide Best compact system camera Panasonic is clearly going for the serious filmmaker market with the Panasonic GH3. The compact system camera doesn't have a few key features, such as zebras to highlight over- and underexposure or focusing peaking ...
For anyone intending to shoot a lot of video, this camera is the perfect tool. And you won't be disappointed in the quality of stills, even if the JPEGs lack the zap of the competition. The ergonomics of the GH3 are excellent. This is an expensive camera,...
Abstract: DateMay 9, 2013 (1) Read later This 16-megapixel micro four-thirds camera is the flagship in the Panasonic range. It is designed with equal emphasis on still and video photography. It is large and heavy for the format, giving up one of the a...
Published: 2013-05-07, Author: terry , review by: dpexpert.com.au
The video quality is sensational. The company is obviously aiming at the professional videographers who have already made the GH2 a piece of preferred gear. Still images are good, particularly when saved RAW.
The electronic viewfinder falls short of present standards in tonality, clarity or colour. Compared with EVFs from Sony or Fujifilm it is underwhelming
For anyone intending to shoot a lot of video this camera is the perfect tool. And you won't be disappointed in the quality of stills even if the jpegs lack the zap of the competition. The ergonomics of the GH3 are excellent with every important camera fun...
Abstract: Front view of the DMC-GH3 with the 12-35mm G X Vario used for our tests. (Source: Panasonic.)We received the GH3 with the recently-released G X Vario 12-35mm f/2.8 ASPH OIS and G X Vario 35-100mm f/2.8 ASPH premium-quality, fast zoom lenses, which have du...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 is an excellent camera for video enthusiast, but it's not the best all-around Micro Four Thirds camera that we've tested....
The Lumix DMC-GH3 has all sorts of buttons and dials that can help you set the scene for your photos. If you use them correctly, you'll end up with images that are clean, highly detailed, and a pleasure to look at. You could also just plonk it in Intellig...
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 is a very pricy camera by any standards, and compared to other mirrorless cameras it is quite breathtakingly expensive, but it does offer many toys for the money. It is exceptionally well made, with a strong weather-resistant ...
