Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera (Body)

Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 Mirrorless Micro Four Thirds Digital Camera Body
Compact Interchangeable Lens Body – 16.0MP Live MOS Sensor, Venus Engine FHD, 1080i HD Video, Light Speed AF & Free-Angle Touchscreen (Heavily Used Condition / Loose Screen Hinge, Stiff Flash Mechanism)

The Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 is a compact Micro Four Thirds mirrorless camera body designed to offer DSLR-style physical controls in a portable form factor. Powered by a 16.0-megapixel Live MOS sensor and the Venus Engine FHD processor, the G3 captures high-resolution stills with a maximum sensitivity of ISO 6,400. It achieves mechanical burst shooting up to 4 fps at full resolution (or up to 20 fps at 4MP via an electronic shutter option) and features Light Speed Contrast AF with Pinpoint AF and Touch Tracking focus capabilities.

For video, the camera records Full HD 1080i video at 60i (sensor output 30p) in AVCHD format, complete with a dedicated video record button, built-in stereo microphone, Dolby Digital Stereo Creator, and an audio level meter. Framing options include a 1,440k-dot electronic Live Viewfinder (100% field of view, 0.7x magnification) and a 3.0-inch 460k-dot free-angle swiveling touchscreen LCD. Additional hardware features include a physical exposure mode dial, a pop-up flash, an external hot shoe, Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction, a mini-HDMI terminal, a 2.5mm remote port, and full compatibility with native Micro Four Thirds lenses as well as adapted legacy optics.

CONDITION DIAGNOSTICS & PHYSICAL NOTES

Screen & Hinge Mechanism: EXTREMELY LOOSE DISPLAY HINGE. The multi-angle rotating joint for the 3.0-inch touchscreen display is loose and no longer holds firm resistance when positioning the monitor at custom angles.

Built-In Flash Mechanics: STIFF / ROUGH FLASH CLOSURE. The pop-up flash mechanism opens properly but resists smooth closure, requiring deliberate force to click shut into its housing.

Housing & Cosmetic Wear: HEAVILY USED. The external body casing exhibits heavy cosmetic wear, scuffing, edge finish loss, and clear signs of extensive field use.

Electronic & Operational Status: FULLY FUNCTIONAL. Image sensor, Venus Engine FHD processor, contrast AF tracking, touchscreen touch response, EVF, and card slot operate as intended.

KEY FEATURES & PERFORMANCE HIGHLIGHTS

16.0MP Live MOS Sensor & Venus Engine FHD: Upgraded sensor pipeline provides lower electronic noise and high-resolution imaging up to ISO 6,400.

Fast Light Speed Contrast AF System: Delivers rapid, precise autofocus tracking with Pinpoint AF, AF+MF assist, and touch-screen focus selection across the full frame.

Full HD 1080i Video Capture: Records 1080/60i AVCHD video with stereo audio, wind-cut filtering, and dedicated mini-HDMI output.

Dual Viewfinder & Free-Angle LCD: Features a 1.44m-dot EVF alongside a 3.0″ 460k-dot swiveling touchscreen LCD monitor.

Micro Four Thirds Mount System: Mounts native Panasonic, Olympus, and OM System MFT lenses with optional support for 3D optics and adapted legacy glass.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Camera Type: Micro Four Thirds Interchangeable Lens Mirrorless Camera Body

Lens Mount System: Micro Four Thirds Native

Image Sensor: 16.0 Megapixel Live MOS (17.3 x 13.0 mm)

Image Processor: Venus Engine FHD (with Intelligent Resolution & D-Range Control)

ISO Sensitivity Range: Native ISO 160 to 6,400

Continuous Shooting Speed: Up to 4.0 fps (Full Resolution Mechanical Shutter) | Up to 20.0 fps (4MP Electronic Shutter)

Autofocus System: Light Speed Contrast AF (Pinpoint AF, Touch Focus, Subject Tracking)

Video Recording Formats: Full HD 1920 x 1080 at 60i (AVCHD) | HD 1280 x 720 (Motion JPEG)

Viewfinder: 1,440,000-Dot Electronic Viewfinder (100% Frame Coverage, 0.7x Magnification)

Rear Display: 3.0-Inch 460,000-Dot Free-Angle Swiveling Touchscreen TFT LCD

Built-In Flash: Integrated Pop-Up Flash + External Hot Shoe

Interfaces: Mini-HDMI (Type C), USB 2.0, A/V Output, 2.5mm Remote Jack

Storage Media: Single Slot (SD / SDHC / SDXC Compatible)

Power System: DMW-BLC10 Rechargeable Lithium-Ion

Dimensions (W x H x D): Approx. 4.5 x 3.3 x 1.8 inches / 115.2 x 83.6 x 46.7 mm

Weight: Approx. 11.9 oz / 336 g (Body Only)