Monday, September 17, 2012

Panasonic Announces New Mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera DMC-GH3

Introduction

Based on the information from the web, I compiled the Panasonic GH-3 information for reference only.  Panasonic announces new top of the line mirrorless Interchangeable Lens Camera DMC-GH3 which features:
  • 16.05-megapixel Digital Live MOS Sensor
  • Professional HD Video up to 1080/60p in H.264 format
  • Sealed manesium-alloy body helps the camera withstand the rigors of professional use.
  • Full Area High-Speed AF System for fast shooting and focus in both still and video modes
  • Dual-OLED Displays are used for both the Live Vew Finder and the rear monitor and feature 100% coverage, exhibits virtually no perceptible lag time and ensures the subject is shown with natural coloring.
  • HDR (High Dynamic Range) function
  • Full-area Focusing - With Full-area Focusing, any place you touch on the rear monitor is a focus point.
  • Face Detection AF, Full-area Touch AF, and AF Tracking
  • ISO 200-12800 range as standard, or ISO 125-25600 in the expanded mode. 
  • Built-in Wi-Fi integration enables you to stream images and videos to a computer, upload them to the Cloud, or browse through them on a smartphone or tablet. 
  • Touch screen control
  • US$1299.99 for body only
Panasonic GH3 Digital Camera Front

Panasonic GH3 Digital Camera Back

 

Panasonic DMC-GH3 Commercial




Specification (Source: Panasonic)



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 13.0 mm (in 4:3 aspect ratio)
Lens Mount Micro Four Thirds mount
IMAGE SENSOR
Type Live MOS Sensor
Total pixels 17.20 Megapixels
Camera effective pixels 16.05 Megapixels
Color filter Primary color filter
Dust reduction system Supersonic wave filter
RECORDING SYSTEM
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 / 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
File size(Pixels)
Still Image [4:3] 4608x3456(L) / 3264x2448(M) / 2336x1752(S) / 1824x1368 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) / [3:2] 4608x3072(L) / 3264x2176(M) / 2336x1560(S) / 1824x1216 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) / [16:9] 4608x2592(L) / 3264x1840(M) / 1920x1080(S) / 1824x1024 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard) / [1:1] 3456x3456(L) / 2448x2448(M) / 1744x1744(S) / 1712x1712 (with 3D lens in Micro Four Thirds System standard)
Motion Image (MOV*1 : NTSC) [Full HD]1920×1080, 30p (sensor output is 30p, 72Mbps(ALL-I)) / [Full HD]1920×1080, 24p (sensor output is 24p, 72Mbps(ALL-I)) / [HD]1280x720, 60p (sensor output is 60p, 72Mbps(ALL-I)) / [Full HD]1920×1080, 60p (sensor output is 60p, 50Mbps(IPB)) / [Full HD]1920×1080, 30p (sensor output is 30p, 50Mbps(IPB)) / [Full HD]1920×1080, 24p (sensor output is 24p, 50Mbps(IPB))
Motion Image (MP4*2 : NTSC) [Full HD]1920×1080, 30fps (sensor output is 30p, 20Mbps) / [HD]1280x720, 30fps (sensor output is 30p, 10Mbps) / [VGA] 640x480, 30fps (sensor output is 30p, 4Mbps)
Motion Image (AVCHD Progressive*2:NTSC) [Full HD]1920×1080, 60p (sensor output is 60p, 28Mbps)
Motion Image (AVCHD*2 : NTSC) [Full HD] 1920×1080, 24p (sensor output is 24p, 24Mbps) / [Full HD] 1920×1080, 60i (sensor output is 30p, 24Mbps) / [Full HD] 1920×1080, 60i (sensor output is 60p, 17Mbps)
Continuous recordable time (Motion images) AVCHD with picture quality set to Approx. 230 min with H-HS12035 / Approx. 210 min with H-VS014140
Actual recordable time (Motion images) AVCHD with picture quality set to Approx. 115 min with H-HS12035 / Approx. 105 min 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(NTSC only)
WiFi IEEE 802.11b/g/n, 2412MHz - 2462MHz (11ch), Wi-Fi / WPA / WPA2, Infrastructure mode
VIEWFINDER
Type OLED Live View Finder (1,744K dots equivalent)
Field of view Approx. 100%
Magnification Approx. 1.34x / 0.67x (35mm camera equivalent)
Eye point Approx. 21 mm from eyepiece lens
Diopter adjustment -4.0~+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 is available)
AF assist lamp Yes (ON / OFF)
AF lock Yes (AF/AE LOCK button)
Others 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
EXPOSURE CONTROL
Light metering system 144-zone multi-pattern sensing system
Light metering mode Intelligent Multiple / Center Weighted / Spot
Metering range EV0-18 (F2.0 lens, ISO100 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 ISO125-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
White balance Auto / Daylight / Cloudy / Shade / incandescent / Flash / White Set 1, 2 / Color temperature setting
White balance adjustment Blue/amber bias, Magenta/green bias
Color temperature setting 2500-10000K in 100K
White balance bracket 3 exposures in blue/amber axis or in magenta/green axis
SHUTTER
Type Focal-plane shutter
Shutter speed Still Images: 1/4000-60 and Bulb, Motion image: 1/16,000 ~ 1/30 (NTSC)
Self timer 10sec, 3 images after 10sec, 2sec
Remote control Remote control with bulb function by DMW-RSL1 (Optional)
SCENE GUIDE
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 SHOOTING
Burst speed SH: 20 frames/sec, H: 6 frames/sec, M: 4 frames/sec (with Live View), L: 2 frames/sec (with Live View)
FLASH
Built in flash Type TTL Built-in-Flash, GN12 equivalent (ISO100 ・m)/GN17 equivalent (ISO200 ・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 second
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
MONITOR
Type OLED Monitor with static touch control
Monitor size Free-angle 3.0inch / 3:2 Aspect / Wide viewing angle
Pixels 614K dots
Filed of view Approx. 100%
Monitor adjustment Brightness (7 levels), Color (7 levels), Red-Green(11 levels), Blue-Yellow(11 levels)
LIVE VIEW
Digital zoom 2x, 4x
Extra Tele Conversion Still image: Max.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
Level Gauge Yes
PHOTO STYLE
Still image and Video Standard / Vivid / Natural / Monochrome / Scenery / Portrait / Custom
CREATIVE CONTROL
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
CREATIVE VIDEO MODE
Slow and fast motion 40% / 48% / 80% (Records 0.4 times, 0.48 times, 0.8 times slower) / 160% / 200% / 300% (Records 1.6 times, 2.0 times, 3.0 times faster) / (1920x1080, 24p, 24Mbps in .MOV, .MP4, AVCHD)
PLAYBACK
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 & effect is 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
IMAGE PROTECTION / ERASE
Protection Single / Multi or Cancel
Erase Single / Multi / All / Except Favorite
PRINT
Direct Print PictBridge compatible
INTERFACE
USB USB 2.0 High Speed
HDMI miniHDMI TypeC / Video: Auto / 1080p / 1080i / 720p / 480p / Audio: Dolby® Digital Stereo Creator
Audio video output Monaural Type, NTSC / *Check the website of the Panasonic sales company in your country or region for details on the products that are available in your market.
Remote input φ2.5mm for Remote
External microphone input φ3.5mm for External microphone
Headphone output φ3.5mm for Headphone
Microphone Stereo, Wind-cut: Off / Low / Standard / High / AUTO
Speaker Monaural
LANGUAGE
OSD language English, Spanish(English)
GENERAL
POWER
Battery 1 Li-ion Battery Pack (7.2V, 1860mAh) (Included)
Battery life (CIPA standard) Approx. 540 images with H-HS12035 / Approx. 500 images with H-VS014140
Dimensions/ Weight
Dimensions (W x H x D) 132.9 x 93.4 x 82.0mm / 5.23 x 3.68 x 3.23 in (excluding protrusions)
Weight Approx. 550g/ 19.40 oz (SD card, Battery, Body) / Approx. 470g / 16.58 oz (Body only)
OPERATING ENVIRONMENT
Operating temperature 0℃ to 40℃ (32°F to 104°F)
Operating humidity 10% to 80%
STANDARD ACCESSORIES
Software 2 PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.5 PE / SILKYPIX® Developer Studio 3.1 SE / Super LoiloScope (trial version)
Standard accessories Body, / Body Cap, / Battery Charger (AC Cable included), / Battery Pack, / USB Connection Cable, / Shoulder Strap, / CD-ROM
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
External Flash (optional) DMW-FL360L (optional), Wireless Channel: 1ch/2ch/3ch/4ch
External Microphone (optional) DMW-MS2 (optional), Gun/Stereo selectable
Battery Grip (optional) DMW-BGGH3 (optional)
Further Specifications
NOTE *1 Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class10" / *2 Use a card with SD Speed Class with "Class4" or higher

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