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Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
panasonic
$289.99
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5Check price on AmazonPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
panasonic
$529.99
Rangefinder-style mirrorless
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Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3Compare with Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF6Check price on AmazonPanasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
55
77 out of 140
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 wins
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5
56
78 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) | Four Thirds (17.3 x 13 mm) |
| ISO Range | 160 - 6400 | 160 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Micro Four Thirds | Micro Four Thirds |
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 5/10
5
5
5050
Resolution
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 4/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 4/10
4
4
1212
Low Light Performance
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 1/10
1
1
ISO 459ISO 573
Max ISO Score
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 6/10
5
6
ISO 6400ISO 12800
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 leads by 1 point
Dynamic Range
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 7/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 7/10
7
7
10.1 EV10 EV
Autofocus System
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 8/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 8/10
8
8
23 points23 points
Video Capabilities
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 7/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 7/10
7
7
1920 x 10801920 x 1080
Burst Speed
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 5/10
5
5
34
Battery Life
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 3/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 3/10
3
3
300360
Viewfinder Quality
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 5/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 10/10
10
10
264267
Lens Ecosystem
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 6/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 6/10
6
6
128 lenses128 lenses
Value for Money
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 10/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 10/10
10
10
$289.99$529.99
Durability
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3: 1/10Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5: 1/10
1
1
11
Comparison Summary
Categories Won
0
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3
Tied Categories
13
Equal performance
Categories Won
1
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5