Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a complete review of the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the ZS80 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have different sensor measurements.

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The ZS80 was manufactured 5 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS80 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a in depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS80 matches up against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic ZS80 has physical dimensions of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") and a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the ZS80 against the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and NEX-3N is 86 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor measurements just by looking at specs. The photograph here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS80 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZS80 because of its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic ZS80 will give you extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 should have an advantage in sensor technology.