Last week we reported on the release of the Sony NEX-C3, the world's lightest interchangeable-lens camera. Not to be left out, Panasonic has joined the fray with a similarly sized model, the Lumix DMC-GF3. The camera is around 39g heavier than the NEX-3, but more than 16% lighter than the camera it replaces, the Lumix GF2.
Key features include a 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor, 1920 x 1080 Full HD AVCHD video recording and a 3-inch touchscreen.
The touchscreen can be used for focus (for example setting the focus on the pupil in an eye), to fire the shutter, or scroll though images by sliding a finger across the LCD.
The Lumix DMC-GF3 is not expected to go on sale until August, though some GF3’s will be on show at the upcoming PMA Imaging and Entertainment Expo in Sydney on June 25 and 26. Pricing not available at press time.
Panasonic has also announced a new lens for the Micro Four Thirds system. The Leica DG Summilux 25mm/F1.4 ASPH comprises nine elements in seven groups and uses two aspherical lenses and one UHR (Ultra High Refractive) index lens.
It will be available later in 2011.
