With an adoption of new mount, the DMC-GF3 achieves dramatic downsizing compared with the predecessor DMC-GF2. It breaks the record of being the worlds smallest & lightest interchangeable lens system camera again. Even though pursuing the ultimate compactness, Panasonic did not compromise in the equipment of camera such as built-in flash. The DMC-GF3s tiny, stylish round-form design adopting aluminum dispels impression for conventional big, heavy & colorless digital SLRs. It is stunningly compact but yet comfortable to hold with the new ergonomically studied grip. Operation is also smooth & easy with new control dial & so on.