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    Recording Mode: ±´²
    Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
    Shutter Speed
    Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set 
    the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
    Set the mode dial to  [ ].
    Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.
    •It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure 
    Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
    When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
    speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
    Set the mode dial to  [ ].
    Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed.
    •It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and 
    Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is 
    pressed.
    Aperture-priority AE
    Shutter-priority AE
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    Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
    The Manual Exposure Assistance appears on the lower portion of the screen to indicate 
    the exposure.
    Set the mode dial to [²].
    Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture and shutter 
    speed.
    •It will switch between aperture setting operation and shutter 
    speed setting operation every time the rear dial is pressed.
    A Manual Exposure Assistance
    ∫Manual Exposure Assistance
    •
    The Manual Exposure Assistance is an approximation. We recommend checking the pictures 
    on the playback screen.
    Manual Exposure Mode
    The exposure is adequate.
    Set to faster shutter speed or larger aperture value.
    Set to slower shutter speed or smaller aperture value.
    A
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    Reading the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)
    More detailed instructions on the operation of this camera are contained in “Owner’s 
    Manual for advanced features (PDF format)” in the supplied CD-ROM. Install it on your PC 
    to read it.
    ∫For Windows
    Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 
    Manual (supplied).
    Select the desired language and then click 
    [Owner’s Manual] to install.
    Double click the “Owner’s Manual” 
    shortcut icon on the desktop.
    ∫When the Owner’s Manual (PDF format) will not 
    open
    You will need Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 or later or Adobe 
    Reader 7.0 or later to browse or print the Owner’s Manual 
    (PDF format).
    Insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s Manual (supplied), click  A and then follow the 
    messages on the screen to install.
    (Compatible OS: Windows XP SP 3/Windows Vista SP2/Windows 7)
    •You can download and install a version of Adobe Reader that you can use with your OS from 
    the following Web Site.
    http://get.adobe.com/reader/otherversions
    ∫To uninstall the Owner’s Manual (PDF format)Delete the PDF file from the “Program Files\Panasonic\Lumix\” folder.
    ∫For Mac
    Turn the PC on and insert the CD-ROM containing the Owner’s 
    Manual (supplied).
    Open the “Manual” folder in the CD-ROM and then copy the PDF file 
    with the desired language inside the folder.
    Double click the PDF file to open it.
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    Specifications
    Digital Camera Body (DMC-G3):
    Information for your safetyPower Source: DC 8.4 V
    Power Consumption: 3.1 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
    [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used]
    3.3 W (When recording with LCD Monitor)
    [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used]
    1.9 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
    [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used]
    2.1 W (When playing back with LCD Monitor)
    [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used]
    Camera effective pixels16,000,000 pixels
    Image sensor 4/3q Live MOS sensor, total pixel number 16,680,000 pixels, 
    Primary color filter
    Digital Zoom Max. 4k
    Extended Tele 
    Conversion
    (Except for the 
    maximum picture size 
    for each 
    aspect ratio) ON/OFF simple enlargement (compatible with lenses from 
    other manufacturers)
    Focus Auto Focus/Manual Focus,
    Face Detection/AF Tracking/23-area-focusing/
    1-area-focusing/Pinpoint (Touch focus area selection 
    possible)
    Shutter system Focal-plane shutter
    Burst recording Burst speed 20 pictures/second (Super high speed), 
    4 pictures/second (High speed), 
    3 pictures/second (Middle speed), 
    2 pictures/second (Low speed)
    Number of 
    recordable pictures Max. 7 pictures  (when there are RAW files)
    Depends on the capacity of the card
    (when there are no RAW files)
    ISO sensitivity 
    (Standard Output 
    Sensitivity) AUTO/ /160/200/400/800/1600/3200/6400
    (1/3 EV step change possible)
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    Minimum IlluminationApprox. 9 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 
    1/30th of a second)
    [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is used]
    Approx. 12 lx (when i-Low light is used, the shutter speed is 
    1/30th of a second)
    [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is used]
    Shutter speed B (Bulb) (Max. approx. 120 seconds),
     60 seconds to 1/4000th 
    of a second
    Taking still pictures during motion picture recording Motion picture priorities: 1/30th of a second to 1/16000th of 
    a second
    Still picture priorities: B (Bul b) (Max. approx. 120 seconds), 
    60 seconds to 1/4000th of a second
    Metering range EV 0 to EV 18
    White Balance Auto White Balance/Daylight/Cloudy/Shade/Incandescent 
    lights/Flash/White set1/White set2/White Balance K set
    Exposure (AE) Program AE (P)/Aperture-priority AE (A)/
    Shutter-priority AE (S)/Manual exposure (M)/AUTO
    Exposure Compensation (1/3 EV Step,  j5EV to i5EV)
    Metering Mode Multiple/Center weighted/Spot
    LCD monitor 3.0q TFT LCD (3:2)
    (Approx. 460,000 dots) (field of view ratio about 100%)
    Touch panel
    Viewfinder Color LCD Viewfinder (Approx. 1,440,000 dots)
    (field of view ratio about 100%)
    (with diopter adjustment j4 to i4diopter)
    FlashBuilt-in pop up flash
    GN 10.5 equivalent (ISO160 · m)
    Flash range:
    Approx. 50 cm (1.64 feet) to 6.7 m (22.0 feet)
    [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042) is mounted, 
    WIDE, [ISO AUTO] is set]
    Flash range:
    Approx. 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to 5.8 m (19.0 feet)
    [When the Interchangeable lens (H-FS045200) is mounted, 
    WIDE, [ISO AUTO] is set]
    AUTO, AUTO/Red-Eye Reduction, Forced ON, Forced ON/ 
    Red-Eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-Eye 
    Reduction, Forced OFF
    Flash synchronization 
    speed Equal to or smaller than 1/160th of a second
    Microphone Stereo
    Speaker Monaural
    Recording media SD Memory Card/SDHC Memory Card/SDXC Memory Card
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    Picture sizeStill picture When the aspect ratio setting is [ X]
    4592k 3448 pixels, 3232 k2424 pixels, 2272 k1704 pixels
    When the aspect ratio setting is [ Y]
    4576k 3056 pixels, 3232 k2160 pixels, 2272 k1520 pixels
    When the aspect ratio setting is [ W]
    4576k 2576 pixels, 3232 k1824 pixels, 1920 k1080 pixels
    When the aspect ratio setting is [ ]
    3424k 3424 pixels, 2416 k2416 pixels, 1712 k1712 pixels
    Recording quality Motion pictures [AVCHD] (With audio)
    When set to [FSH]: 1920 k1080 pixels (60i
    ¢ recording/
    Approx. 17 Mbps)/
    When set to [SH]: 1280 k720 pixels (60p
    ¢ recording/
    Approx. 17 Mbps)
    (
    ¢Sensor output is 30 frames/sec.)
    [MOTION JPEG] (With audio)
    When set to [HD]: 1280 k720 pixels (30 frames/sec.)/
    When set to [VGA]: 640 k480 pixels (30 frames/sec.)/
    When set to [QVGA]: 320 k240 pixels (30 frames/sec.)
    Quality RAW/RAWiFine/RAW iStandard/Fine/Standard/MPO iFine/
    MPO iStandard
    Recording file format Still Picture RAW/JPEG (based on “Design rule for Camera File system”, 
    based on “Exif 2.3” standard, DPOF corresponding)/MPO
    Motion pictures with 
    audio AVCHD/QuickTime Motion JPEG
    Interface Digital “USB 2.0” (High Speed)
    Analog video/audio NTSC
    Audio line output (monaural)
    Terminal [REMOTE] φ 2.5 mm jack
    [AV OUT/DIGITAL] Dedicated jack (8 pin)
    [HDMI] MiniHDMI TypeC
    Dimensions Approx. 115.2 mm (W)k83.6 mm (H) k46.7 mm (D)
    [4.54q (W)k3.29q(H)k1.84q (D)] (excluding the projecting parts)
    Mass (weight) Approx. 544g/1.2 lb[with the Interchangeable lens (H-FS014042), card and battery]Approx. 761g/1.68 lb[with the Interchangeable lens (H-FS045200), card and battery]Approx. 336g/0.74 lb (camera body)
    Operating temperature
    0oC to 40oC (32oF to 104oF)
    Operating humidity 10%RH to 80%RH
    Language select [ENGLISH]/[ESPAÑOL]/[PORTUGUÊS]
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    Battery Charger (Panasonic DE-A93B):
    Information for your safety
    Battery Pack (lithium-ion) (Panasonic DMW-BLD10PP):
    Information for your safety
    Interchangeable Lens (H-FS014042)
    “LUMIX G VARIO 14 – 42 mm/F3.5 – 5.6 ASPH./MEGA O.I.S.”Input:
    110 V to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 0.2 A
    Output: 8.4 V, 0.65 A
    Voltage/capacity: 7.2 V/1010 mAh
    Focal length f=14 mm to 42 mm
    (35 mm film camera equivalent: 28 mm to 84 mm)
    Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
    Aperture range F3.5 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)
    Minimum aperture 
    value F22
    Lens construction 12 elements in 9 groups (1 aspherical lens)
    In focus distance 0.3 m (0.99 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line)
    Maximum image 
    magnification 0.16k
     (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.32k)
    Optical Image 
    Stabilizer Available
    [O.I.S.] switch None
    (Setting of the [STABILIZER] is done in [REC] menu.)
    Mount “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
    Angle of view 75x (Wide) to 29 x (Tele)
    Filter diameter 52 mm (2.05 inch)
    Max. diameter Approx. 60.6 mm (2.39 inch)
    Overall length Approx. 63.6 mm (2.50 inch)
    (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
    Mass (weight) Approx. 165g/0.22 lb
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    Interchangeable Lens (H-FS045200)
    “LUMIX G VARIO 45 – 200 mm/F4.0 – 5.6/MEGA O.I.S.”Focal length f=45 mm to 200 mm
    (35 mm film camera equivalent: 90 mm to 400 mm)
    Aperture type 7 diaphragm blades/circular aperture diaphragm
    Aperture range F4.0 (Wide) to F5.6 (Tele)
    Minimum aperture 
    value F22
    Lens construction 16 elements in 13 groups (no aspherical lens)
    In focus distance 1.0 m (3.28 feet) to ¶ (from the focus distance reference line)
    Maximum image 
    magnification 0.19
    k (35 mm film camera equivalent: 0.38k )
    Optical Image 
    Stabilizer Available
    [O.I.S.] switch Available (Switching ON/OFF)
    Mount “Micro Four Thirds Mount”
    Angle of view 27x (Wide) to 6.2x (Tele)
    Filter diameter 52 mm (2.05 inch)
    Max. diameter Approx. 70 mm (2.76 inch)
    Overall length Approx. 100 mm (3.94 inch)
    (from the tip of the lens to the base side of the lens mount)
    Mass (weight) Approx. 380g/0.84 lb
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    Digital Camera Accessory System
    DescriptionAccessory#
    Lithum Ion Battery DMW-BLD10
    AC Adaptor
    ¢ 1DMW-AC8
    DC Coupler¢ 1DMW-DCC9
    Flash DMW-FL220, DMW-FL360, DMW-FL500
    Remote Shutter DMW-RSL1
    Zoom Lever DMW-ZL1
    MC Protector DMW-LMC52
    ¢2
    ND Filter DMW-LND52¢2
    PL Filter (Circular Type) DMW-LPL52¢2
    Lens Cap DMW-LFC52¢2
    Lens Rear Cap DMW-LRC1¢2
    Body Cap DMW-BDC1
    Tripod Adaptor¢ 3DMW-TA1
    HDMI mini Cable RP-CDHM15, RP-CDHM30
    Interchangeable Lens H-VS014140, H-FS014042, H-FS014045, 
    H-FS045200, H-F007014, H-ES045, H-H020, 
    H-F008, H-H014, H-FS100300
    H-FT012
    Mount Adaptor DMW-MA1, DMW-MA2M, DMW-MA3R
    Class 10 64 GB SDXC Memory Card
    Class 10 32 GB SDHC Memory Card
    Class 10 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
    Class 10 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
    Class 10 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
    Class 4 16 GB SDHC Memory Card
    Class 4 8 GB SDHC Memory Card
    Class 4 4 GB SDHC Memory Card
    Class 4 2 GB SD Memory Card RP-SDU64GE1K/RP-SDU64GG1K
    RP-SDU32GU1K/RP-SDU32GG1K
    RP-SDU16GU1K/RP-SDU16GG1K
    RP-SDU08GU1K/RP-SDU08GG1K
    RP-SDU04GU1K/RP-SDU04GG1K
    RP-SDL16GU1K
    RP-SDL08GU1K
    RP-SDL04GU1K
    RP-SDL02GU1K
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    Product numbers correct as of June 2011. These may be subject to change.¢1 The AC Adaptor (optional) can only be used with the designated Panasonic DC Coupler 
    (optional). The AC adaptor (optional) cannot be used by itself.
    ¢
    2If you are using other than the interchangeable lens (H-FS014042, H-FS045200), please 
    use the optional accessories compatible with that lens.
    ¢
    3Use if the attached lens is in contact with the tripod pedestal.•Read P13 for information about other lenses that can be used.•Refer to P18 for information about the battery charging time and the number of recordable 
    pictures.
    •NOTE: Accessories and/or model numbers may va ry between countries. Consult your local 
    dealer.
    •Refer to catalogues/Web pages for most current information regarding optional accessories.http://panasonic.jp/support/global/cs/dsc/(This Site is English only.)
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