Testseek.com have collected 108 expert reviews of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and the average rating is 82%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3.
May 2011
(82%)
108 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(78%)
29 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
820100108
The editors liked
Slim profile
Useful autofocus options
Improved high ISO noise performance
Good image quality.
The editors didn't like
Less responsive touch controls
Placement of four-way buttons too close to the edge
Slim profile; useful autofocus options; improved high ISO noise performance; good image quality.
Less responsive touch controls; placement of four-way buttons too close to the edge; shorter battery life than its G2 predecessor; lack of an external microphone input port.
The G3 offers good image quality in a slim profile but its touchscreen interface could have been more responsive. ...
The LUMIX DMC-G3 doesn't disappoint when it comes to image quality. It can capture very clear images and it's a fun camera to use. It's a compact camera that's a lot easier to carry around that a digital SLR, yet it still offers similar functionality. ...
Abstract: The Panasonic G3 is a CSC featuring a Micro FourThirds sensor thats physically smaller than the APS-C chips found inside some other models. ...
When I started to test the Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3, I wanted to see how far I could push it. We know that micro four thirds cameras are ideal for street, travel and day-to-day photography, but with the faster contrast-detection AF system I wondered if the...
The G3 is a fantastic, intuitive camera that upholds Panasonic’s great CSC reputation. It would be a wonderful investment for those looking to step up their photography skills.Overall Our provides the latest photography news, reviews, previews, featu...
Much smaller than a dSLR; interchangeable lenses; great image quality; viewfinder plus fold-out LCD panel
You have to flit between the touchscreen and physical controls
The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Micro Four Thirds camera is easy to recommend. It offers the performance and versatility of a digital SLR in a scaled-down form, without ramping up the price....
Touchscreen works well for certain functions (e.g. selecting the focusing zone), Customisable controls (Fn buttons and Quick menu), Impeccable picture quaity up to 1600 ISO, Good iA mode, Picture quality in video mode
Noisy shutter, Limited battery life, Limited video mode (no multiaspect function, mic socket or manual mode), Handling could be better not so comfortable for users with larger hands, Rainbow effects and inferior dynamic range in viewfinder, no presence detector
The Panasonic Lumix G3 is a good technical upgrade of the G2, improving sensitivity and bringing Full HD video with stereo sound. However, its slightly fiddly handling won't please everyone and the limits imposed on the video mode are rather frustratin...
Super fast AF, High ISO performance, Image quality,
Long-winded menus, Poor battery performance, No external microphone socket, Recommended by TR,
Overall, we’re mightily impressed by the specifications, performance and overall image quality of the G3. There are a couple of niggling omissions but nonetheless we’re confident enough to say that it’s Panasonic’s best G-series model yet. Overall, we ...
