Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3

Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 firmware

Panasonic Lumix · DMC-GH3 · DMC-GH3 · Body

Latest firmware for the Panasonic Lumix DMC-GH3 is v1.2 (July 9, 2013).

DMC-GH3 specifications

Body type
SLR Style Mirrorless
Resolution
16.05 MP
Sensor
CMOS
Sensor size
17.3 × 13 mm
Processor
Venus Engine VII FHD
ISO range
200–12800
Fastest shutter
1/4000
Burst rate
20 fps
Battery life
540 shots (CIPA)
Storage
SD/SDHC/SDXC
Video
MPEG4, AVCHD, H.264
Mount
Micro Four Thirds
Weight
550 g
Dimensions
133 × 93 × 82 mm
Weather sealed
Yes

DMC-GH3 firmware changelog

  1. v1.1 v1.2

  2. v1.1 first tracked

Firmware history

  1. Version 1.2 Latest Released Jul 9, 2013 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    "Low Light AF" is added that makes it possible to set focus on the subject​ in low-lit situations (-3EV). "Silent Mode" is added which suppresses electronic shutter, shutter sound, operation sound and flash emission with a single setting. "Exposure Comp.

    Reset" is added which resets the setting of exposure co​mpensation to ±0 whenever the camera is turned off or the shooting mode is changed.

    Performance of AF is enhanced in use with H-PS14042 and H-PS45175.

    Connection problem with Apple Mac computers via Wi-Fi is fixed.

    Go to the firmware update service notice page.

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  2. Version 1.1 Released Mar 28, 2013 First seen Jul 4, 2026
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    Connecting to PC via Wi-Fi by inputting the computer name (the NetBIOS name for Apple Mac computers)​ is enabled. 1920 x 1080, 60p[NTSC]/50p[PAL], 28Mbps mode is added in the video recording option of [MP4].

    Speed of AF, consecutive shooting performance of AFC is enhanced in use with H-PS14042 and H-PS45175.

    • Please update the firmware of the lens to its latest version. The monitor continues to display images during HDMI output even while [Auto LVF/Monitor OFF] is set. Instability of shutter interval during interval shooting is improved. When [Shutter AF] is OFF, operation is changed not to enlarge the image while using [Pinpoint AF] when even if shutter button is half-pressed. Performance of image signal processing i​s enhanced during video file playback. Go to the firmware update service notice page of NTSC regions. Go to the firmware update service notice page of PAL regions.
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