Panasonic FZ1000 II vs Sony NEX-3N

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony NEX-3N, one is a Large Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FZ1000 II (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the FZ1000 II (1") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ1000 II was unveiled 6 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ1000 II being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a complete comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ1000 II scores against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-FZ1000 II and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ1000 II Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FZ1000 II enjoys physical measurements of 136mm x 97mm x 132mm (5.4" x 3.8" x 5.2") accompanied by a weight of 808 grams (1.78 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ1000 II versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the FZ1000 II and the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ1000 II and NEX-3N is 55 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the contrast in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ1000 II and NEX-3N.

Clearly, the two cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The FZ1000 II having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Panasonic FZ1000 II will result in more detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The fresher FZ1000 II will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.