Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a thorough overview of the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH22 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the FH22 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH22 was brought out 4 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH22 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving straight into a in depth comparison, below is a simple view of how the FH22 matches up vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH22 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH22 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are intending to carry your camera often, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH22 comes with outside measurements of 100mm x 57mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 170 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH22 vs Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view dimension comparison of the FH22 versus the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH22 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specs. The visual below may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FH22 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FH22 featuring a tinier sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will resolve greater detail having its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FH22 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.