Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
- 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
- Released November 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 111 x 59 x 38mm
- Released October 2011
- Earlier Model is Sony NEX-5
- Renewed by Sony NEX-5R
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N Overview
In this article, we are matching up the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the sensor resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and NEX-5N (16MP) and the 3D1 (1/2.3") and NEX-5N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a LandslideThe 3D1 was revealed 2 months later than the NEX-5N and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic 3D1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before delving straight into a full comparison, below is a brief overview of how the 3D1 matches up vs the NEX-5N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic 3D1 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony NEX-5N
3D1 | NEX-5N | |||
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Display sizing | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-5N over the Panasonic 3D1
NEX-5N | 3D1 | |||
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Manually focus | More precise focus | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 920k | 460k | Crisper display (+460k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony NEX-5N
3D1 | NEX-5N | |||
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Released | November 2011 | October 2011 | Same generation | |
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N Physical Comparison
When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic 3D1 comes with outer dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) while the Sony NEX-5N has dimensions of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Examine the Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the 3D1 against the NEX-5N.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 3D1 and NEX-5N is 93 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by looking through a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the 3D1 and NEX-5N.
As you can see, each of the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The 3D1 having a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-5N will result in greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a little more aggressively.
Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony NEX-5N Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 | Sony Alpha NEX-5N |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Released | 2011-11-07 | 2011-10-03 |
Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Bionz |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 25600 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 25-100mm (4.0x) | - |
Highest aperture | f/3.9-5.7 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
Total lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460k dot | 920k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display technology | TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating | Tilt Up 80°, Down 45° TFT LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | Electronic (optional) |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1300s | 1/4000s |
Continuous shutter speed | - | 10.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 3.50 m | 12.00 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | - | 1/160s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG | AVCHD |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 193 gr (0.43 lb) | 269 gr (0.59 lb) |
Dimensions | 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") | 111 x 59 x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | not tested | 77 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 23.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.7 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 1079 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 200 images | 460 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10sec (3 images)) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Price at release | $670 | $550 |