Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GF3
 vs
Panasonic Lumix
DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

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Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1

True resolution
 High true resolution
15.8 MP
HDR
 In-camera HDR
Combines multiple exposures
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
External flash
 External flash
Better lighting
 

Reasons to buy the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3

Size
 Really small
Compact 107x67x32 mm
Interchangeable lenses
 Interchangeable lenses
Many lenses to choose from
Thickness
 Thin
1.3"
Weight
 Light-weight
264 g
 

differences

Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GF3
Size Smaller 107x67x32 mm vs 116x68x39 mm
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 More than 20% smaller
Battery life Slightly longer battery life 320 shots vs 310 shots
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 Almost the same
Thickness Thinner 1.3" vs 1.5"
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 Around 20% thinner
Weight Lighter 264 g vs 318 g
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 Around 20% lighter
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Advantages of the Panasonic DMC-GX1
Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO 703 ISO vs 459 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1 has a slight edge (0.6 f-stops) in low noise, high ISO performance
HDR Has in-camera HDR Yes vs No
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 Combines multiple exposures to capture high dynamic range
True resolution Higher true resolution 15.8 MP vs 12 MP
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 Capture more than 30% more detail in your photos
Overall image quality Better image quality 55.0 vs 50.0
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 10% better image quality
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 12,800 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The DMC-GX1's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Startup delay Less startup delay 1400 ms vs 1900 ms
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 Around 30% less delay when turning on
Dynamic range More dynamic range 10.6 EV vs 10.1 EV
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 0.5 f-stops more dynamic range
External flash Supports an external flash Yes vs No
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 An external flash often produces better looking flash images
Color depth Better color depth 20.8 bits vs 20.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 0.2 more bits of color
Lowest price Slightly cheaper $239.00 vs $513.99
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 The best price we've seen is $275 cheaper (2.2x less)
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recommendations

Relative to the best recent mirrorless cameras, and ignoring price

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
49 vs 58
Explain scores
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1
Green arrow Snapsort recommends the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1.

similarities

Compared to recent mirrorless cameras

Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
Touch screen Have touch screens Help
Less buttons
Movie continuous focus Focus continuously recording movies Help
Makes it easy to get in-focus movies
3D 3D photos Help
View photos in 3D on 3D televisions
Built-in flash Each has a built-in flash Help
External flash not needed
Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
You could stitch photos in post
Screen flips out No flip-out screens Help
Less flexible
Color depth Poor color depth Help
DMC-GF3:20.6 bits
DMC-GX1:20.8 bits
Supports 24p No support for 24p Help
Missing that film look
Dynamic range Poor dynamic range Help
DMC-GF3:10.1 EV
DMC-GX1:10.6 EV
Focus points Few focus points Help
23
Image stabilization No image stabilization Help
Risk of blur
Viewfinder No viewfinders Help
Can only preview photos on the screen
Overall image quality Low image quality Help
DMC-GF3:50.0
DMC-GX1:55.0

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competitors

Shared Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$329 with 14-42mm lens
Battery life Has a slightly longer battery life
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF3
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX7

Pro digicam

$398
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Dynamic range Has slightly wider dynamic range
Thickness Is thicker
Size Is slightly larger
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GF3
Compare the Lumix DMC-LX7 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$498 body only

$498 with 14-42mm lens
Overall image quality Has slightly better image quality
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GF3
Compare the Lumix DMC-G5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$370 - $555 with 14-42mm lens
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-GF3
Compare the Lumix DMC-GF2 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Olympus PEN E-P3

Olympus PEN E-P3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$369 with 14-42mm lens
Image stabilization Has image stabilization
Startup delay Has slightly less startup delay
Weight Is slightly heavier
Light sensitivity Slightly lower maximum light sensitivity
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF3
Compare the PEN E-P3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix GF6

Panasonic Lumix GF6

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$599 - $699 with 14-42mm lens
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is significantly heavier
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GF3
Compare the Lumix GF6 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$491 body only
Viewfinder Has a viewfinder
Screen flips out Has a screen which flips out
Thickness Is thicker
Weight Is slightly heavier
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-GF3
Compare the Lumix DMC-G3 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Nikon 1 J1

Nikon 1 J1

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens

$379 - $497 with 10-30mm lens
High-speed framerate Records high-speed movies
Continuous shooting Shoots much faster
Touch screen No touch screen
3D Doesn't take 3D photos
Compare the 1 J1 vs the Lumix DMC-GF3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 Competitors

Advantages

Disadvantages
Olympus PEN E-PL5

Olympus PEN E-PL5

Mirrorless interchangeable-lens
Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
Color depth Better color depth
Movie continuous focus Doesn't focus continuously recording movies
HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
Compare the PEN E-PL5 vs the Lumix DMC-GX1

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