Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-3

Lets take a closer look at the Panasonic S1 vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the image resolutions of the S1 (24MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the S1 (Full frame) and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The S1 was launched 8 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a in-depth comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the S1 matches up vs the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic S1 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic S1 has got outside measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the S1 vs the NEX-3.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S1 and NEX-3 is 54 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading a spec sheet. The image here will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the S1 and NEX-3.

Clearly, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The S1 due to its larger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1 will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 10MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The younger S1 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.