After last month's launch of the G3, Panasonic has announced an addition to its Lumix G-series range, in the form of the GF3. The new model is due to be released in July at a price of £ 499.99 with 14-42 mm lens, £ 549.99 with 14 mm pancake lens or £ 629.99 with two lenses.
The great unveiling, took place in Rome where the new model was officially announced and invited journalists - TrustedReviews included - have had some hands-on time with samples of production beginning on a photographic tour of the city.
Proudly declaring the GF3 17% smaller and lighter 15% that its predecessor - the already small enough GF2 - Panasonic has boldly claimed the GF3 is the "world's smallest and lightest" interchangeable lens camera body.
In addition, the new 12. Saving movie HD (1080i), fully control manual and a range of digital filter creative control and color palettes are also packaged in...
The GF2 is most acute towards the end of life of the market than the other models-G, with Panasonic who seek to market as the most user-friendly option, based on the style in the range. As it looks sleek and is smaller and more portable than a regular DSLR, but is able to deliver an image quality on an equal footing - or at least close to-that of internal cousins of mirror sport.
In the meantime, the G3 is designed for photo enthusiasts and the these photographers seeking value added practical viewfinder (electronic), articulated LCD monitor and flat hot-shoe.
During this time, the old G2, now fills the slot of budget, while the rest of GH2 as the model Lighthouse video-oriented series G. As the current state of things, we are not aware of any project of Panasonic to arrange the GH2, although it is now 10 months.
Panasonic is quick to trumpet to the sleek and elegant design new curves of GF3, the remains of the innovative features of the new camera, the champion also willing company ease of use and the overall quality of the image. In fact, that marketing strategy will, it is very well three-pronged attack: elegant design, technical innovation and the fantastic image quality.
While there is no doubt the elegant aspect, the GF3 must be able to engage in the issues of performance and image quality too. Especially because the compact system camera market became more competitive than ever in the past 12 months or so since Sony, Samsung and (to a lesser extent) Ricoh and Fujifilm decided to challenge the hegemony of Olympus and Micro four third standard Panasonic.
Then Panasonic still holds first place in the market, she helped to establish co in 2009, the company is clearly aware of the growing threat of new entrants on the market, in particular the range of Sony's NEX.
Indeed, the GF3 is hot on the heels of the launch of the Sony NEX - C3 - another model, for bear the Crown more "small world" in the market of compact system camera, even if it uses a larger APS - C size sensor. We obtain the two cameras together until we are able to make direct comparisons, but on paper at least the GF3 appears to be slightly smaller in terms of width and depth, but slightly more high - most likely because the housing flash curve.
Other cameras compact system with which the GF3 should lock directly horns with including the Samsung NX10, which, as the Sony NEX range, uses an APS - C size sensor. The Olympus E - P2 to approximately £ 600 body only cannot be reduced or the other, while old more than 18 months now.
The GF2 is therefore has what it takes to continue high stack compact system Panasonic? Allows to examine more closely and discover.
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