I moved to this camera following on from taking a NEX-5 on holiday.
My reasons for switching was that I really missed having a viewfinder and while the viewfinder is not as good as on an SLR it is more than capabale and with the exception of the new NEX-7 one of the best out there.
Camera wise the G3 is up the top of the list of camera for your money. It has the more recent sensor that seems to be getting used in other 4/3 cameras at the moment so it gives you good noise free images up to about ISO 1600.
The rest of the features of the camera are on par with an entry level SLR but the space savings are huge, even more so when you pair it up with the fantastic panasonic 20mm or the new panasonic 14-42 X lens.
The articulated screen is a great feature as well and comes into its own when taking video. It is also a grat way of protecting the screen when not in use as you can fold it in on itself.
I have been very happy with my switch to micro 4/3, sure the sensor is not as big as on the NEX series but the offset is that it allows the lenses to be smaller and I feel that the micro 4/3 has a good balance between performance and size.
Overall very happy with my purchase and I look forward to seeing what they do with the next update.
| Package dimensions | 19 x 15.8 x 14.6 centimetres |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 2.78 Pounds |
| Item dimensions L x W x H | 47 x 115 x 84 millimetres |
| Item Weight | 544 Grams |
| Brand | Panasonic |
| Colour | Black |
| Has image stabilisation | Yes |
| Max Focal Length | 42 Millimetres |
| Memory Slots Available | 1 |
| Model year | 2011 |
| Part number | Black - 14-42mm Lens |
| Water Resistance Level | Not Water Resistant |
| Effective still resolution | 15.8 MP |
























