Panasonic G3 Camera at Salcedo Market

I was tickled pink when a representative from Pixel Pro‘s marketing department wrote to me if I could review the Panasonic G3 and GF3 system cameras. I’ve always dreamed of being a gadget blogger since I just love all sorts of gadgets and cameras. I told them I was just an amateur shoot and pointer and they didn’t mind at all.

I guess they picked me because I’m a die hard Panasonic camera user. I actually started this blog because of the Panasonic LX3 I bought in 2009. I bought that camera based only on the rave reviews I read in several local forums. My first pictures were taken in hotel restaurants in Hong Kong and I wanted to share them with friends and family in the USA so I started a food blog.

At that time I didn’t know anything about composition, aperture, white balance or cropping. All I did was set the camera to IA and point and shoot.

My next camera was the Panasonic G1 which I on my trip to Perth, Australia. I loved the viewfinder and flip out screen. The only problem was I found it too heavy.

When I saw the GF1 I immediately sold my GH1 and was immensely happy with it for more than a year. My pictures improved and the burden on my shoulders lightened.

A few months ago my friend lent me his Panasonic GF3 and I took this picture to compare the size with my LX3 and GF1. After this shot I sold my GF1 and bought the GF3 which I’m using to this day.

I was curious about the Panasonic G3 since it was the successor to my G1. This is the sample unit Pixel Pro sent to me.

I was so surprised at how small it was. It was about the same size as the GF1. It also has a flip out lcd screen and an electronic viewfinder.

I took it for a test shoot at Salcedo market. Can you believe it was my first time to visit this Saturday market? It was hot and really sunny and the electronic viewfinder came in really handy. If I used my GF3 I wouldn’t have been able to see anything on the lcd screen.

huge fresh prawns

male and female crab

There were so many stalls selling mouthwatering cooked food. Everything looked so good!

Simply Pie

Something Different sells the yummiest chicken pastel pies and chicken empanadas. They’re one of my favorites.

They also had soft rolls filled with chicken, tuna or roast beef.

Something Different Chicken Empanda

There were lots of fresh fruit vendors in the market. This stall had freshly peeled langka which is one of my favorite fruits.

langka or jackfruit

chestnuts roasting on an open fire

Chloroplyll’s wheat grass and kefir

This was the first time I saw fresh dates.

fresh dates

tropical fruits

corndogs

There were also servewares sold.

wood wares

Oh my, the bread selections were just awesome.

Romdane Bakery

Uncle George bread

These ensaimadas were huge!

Medina’s Pampanggo ensaimada

I like these healthy cookies and bars.

My Goodness baked goodies

gourmet polvoron

I just had to include this picture since these two guys gamely posed for me.

budbud kabog

The Panasonic G3 was just as good as all the Panasonic system cameras I’ve used. The pictures were sharp and the controls were easy to navigate. If I wasn’t so intent on having the smallest and lightest micro 4/3 camera I would have bought this. It has a flip out screen, electronic viewfinder and a hot shoe – things my small GF3 don’t have.

PANASONIC LUMIX G3 w/ 14-42MM
SRP: P40, 500 (discounts for cash buyers)
Available in: Black, Brown, White, Red

PANASONIC LUMIX GF3 w/ 14-42MMSRP: P36, 990
Available in: Black, Brown, Pink, White, Red
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