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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3

Portability
88
Imaging
48
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 front
Portability
90
Imaging
48
Features
48
Overall
48

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Revealed February 2011
  • Old Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Later Model is Panasonic GF3
Panasonic GF3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 160 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 264g - 108 x 67 x 32mm
  • Revealed August 2011
  • Superseded the Panasonic GF2
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF5
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras and both of them are produced by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the GF2 (12MP) and the GF3 (12MP) is relatively close and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (Four Thirds).

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The GF2 was released 5 months before the GF3 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a quick overview of how the GF2 matches up against the GF3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Panasonic GF3

 GF2 GF3 

Reasons to pick Panasonic GF3 over the Panasonic GF2

 GF3 GF2 

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF3

 GF2 GF3 
RevealedFebruary 2011August 2011Same age
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Screen resolution460k460kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera, you have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic GF2 features exterior measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") with a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and the Panasonic GF3 has dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") and a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the GF2 vs the GF3.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF2 and GF3 is 88 and 90 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specs. The visual below will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and GF3.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos though you will need to factor the launch date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
Portrait photography with Panasonic GF3
60
has manual focus
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
MP count low (12 megapixels)
55
focusing manually
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography info
Panasonic GF3 Street photography info
65
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
screen is fixed
does not have image stabilization
70
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
supports touch focus
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic GF3 as a Sports photography camera
38
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
bad battery (300 per charge)
no phase detect autofocus
38
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
low battery power (300 per charge)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic GF3 Travel photography highlights
52
has built in flash
lack of Timelapse mode
bad battery (300 per charge)
MP count low (12 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
58
supports touch focus
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
low battery power (300 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
Landscape photography with Panasonic GF3
55
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
decent sized screen (3")
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
saves RAW files
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
bad battery (300 shots)
lack of Timelapse mode
55
focusing manually
switch lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
nice screen size (3")
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
exports RAW files
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
low battery power (300 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic GF2
Vlogging with Panasonic GF3
32
screen is touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of microphone port
32
built-in touchscreen
provides face detect focusing
high video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic support
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Panasonic GF2 vs Panasonic GF3 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Panasonic GF3
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2011-02-24 2011-08-11
Physical type Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Venus Engine FHD
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds Four Thirds
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 6400 6400
Min native ISO 100 160
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 23 23
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 107 107
Focal length multiplier 2.1 2.1
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 460 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 6.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/160 seconds 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG AVCHD, Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 310g (0.68 pounds) 264g (0.58 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 108 x 67 x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 54 50
DXO Color Depth score 21.2 20.6
DXO Dynamic range score 10.3 10.1
DXO Low light score 506 459
Other
Battery life 300 images 300 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images))
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Single Single
Retail price $330 $360