Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-3N

Following is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the FH10 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH10 was introduced at a similar time to the NEX-3N so they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a full comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the FH10 matches up versus the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH10 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera regularly, you will want to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH10 provides exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications 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 Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FH10 versus the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH10 and NEX-3N is 97 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes only by reading through specifications. The picture underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the FH10 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact megapixel count but not the same sensor sizes. The FH10 comes with the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult.