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Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Released February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

On this page, we are analyzing the Panasonic S1R and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap among the resolutions of the S1R (47MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the S1R (Full frame) and NEX-3N (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The S1R was introduced 6 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1R being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the S1R grades against the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Sony NEX-3N

 S1R NEX-3N 
ReleasedFebruary 2019February 2013More modern by 73 months
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k460kClearer display (+1640k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic S1R

 NEX-3N S1R 

Common features in the Panasonic S1R and Sony NEX-3N

 S1R NEX-3N 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1R has outer dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic S1R and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the S1R and the NEX-3N.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the S1R and NEX-3N is 54 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor sizes merely by researching specifications. The pic underneath should provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the S1R and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The S1R using its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Panasonic S1R will render more detail using its extra 31MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The more modern S1R will have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
87
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
66
you can focus manually
megapixel count decent (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic S1R Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
71
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
77
screen tilts up and down
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic S1R Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
not so great battery power (360 CIPA)
lacks phase detect AF
53
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery power (480 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
60
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features touch to focus
high megapixels (47MP)
not so great battery power (360 shots)
more heavy than average in class (1,020 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
71
great battery power (480 per charge)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic S1R as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery power (360 shots)
70
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
great battery power (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic S1R Vlogging details
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging details
32
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone port
display is not selfie friendly
more heavy than average in class (1,020g)
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic port
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Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic S1R and Sony NEX-3N
 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1RSony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2019-02-01 2013-02-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 864.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 47 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 8000 x 6000 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 16000
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 225 25
Lens
Lens support Leica L Sony E
Available lenses 30 121
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 5,760 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 9.0fps 4.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/320 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1020g (2.25 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 100 74
DXO Color Depth rating 26.4 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.1 12.5
DXO Low light rating 3525 1067
Other
Battery life 360 photographs 480 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse recording
Storage media - SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 2 Single
Launch cost $3,698 $399