Lumix GF3C Sakura

Mija just bought herself a new camera, a Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3C Sakura. As usual it's color pink like all her other stuff. I am so thrilled to go out and try it and see if it captures better photos than my Canon 450d.

Details:

• 12.1-megapixel effective recording
• Four Thirds-type Live MOS image sensor (17.3 x 13.0 mm)
• Lumix G 14mm f2.5 lens (35mm equivalent focal length: 28mm)
• filter/attachment size: 46mm
• high-def movie mode with sound (up to 1080i resolution)
• 3" touchscreen LCD with live view for composing shots in real-time and previewing the effects of exposure settings
• 3D shooting capability with optional Panasonic Lumix G 12.5mm f/12 lens and compatible 3D TV and glasses
• Pinpoint AF feature allows easy touchscreen selection of the exact focus area desired for sharp, clear portraits and group shots
• picture-in-picture 4X magnification mode for precise manual focus fine tuning
• LUMIX Light Speed auto focus technology locks onto subjects quickly to reduce shutter lag
• built-in pop-up flash
• Supersonic Wave Filter dust reduction system keeps image sensor clean for spotless photos
• Venus Engine FHD image processor for high-speed performance and accurate, low-noise images
• warranty: 1 year (6 months parts, 90 days labor on sensor)

Compatible Lenses:

• compatible with Micro Four Thirds mount lenses
• compatible with standard Four Thirds mount lenses (optional adapter required)

Exposure Modes and Controls:

• continuous shooting mode: 3.8 frames per second; up to 2.8 fps with Live View (up to 7 RAW images, unlimited JPEG images)
• shutter speed range: 60-1/4,000 seconds
• sensitivity or ISO (film speed equivalent) range: 160-6400
• program auto, shutter-priority, aperture-priority, manual, fully automatic exposure modes
• white balance bracketing: 3 frames
• auto exposure bracketing: 3 or 5 frames
• 17 preset scene modes for accurately exposed images in virtually any shooting environment
• Creative Control mode for in-camera special effects (including, expressive, retro, high key, sepia, high dynamic, and miniature effect)

File Formats and Storage:

• image storage modes: JPEG, RAW, RAW+JPEG (Fine and Standard), MPO+Fine (with optional 3D lens), MPO+Standard (with optional 3D lens)
• still image aspect ratio options: 4:3, 3:2, 16:9, 1:1
• top JPEG resolution (pixels): 4,000 x 3,000 (4:3); 4,000 x 2,672 (3:2); 4,000 x 2,248 (16:9), 2,992 x 2,992 (1:1)
• AVCHD and Motion JPEG movie files
• uses optional SD, SDHC, and SDXC memory cards

Connections and Dimensions:

• high-speed USB interface
• mini HDMI output (cable not included)
• A/V output
• 4-9/16"W x 2-11/16"H x 2-1/8"D (with lens attached)
• weight (with battery): 11.2 oz.

Supplied Accessories:

• Panasonic LUMIX 14mm lens
• rechargeable lithium ion battery
• battery charger
• shoulder strap
• USB and A/V cables
• lens cap
• stylus pen
• software CD-ROM