Panasonic S1R vs Sony NEX-3N

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1R Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.