Panasonic FH27 vs Sony NEX-3N

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close but the FH27 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The FH27 was brought out 3 years earlier than the NEX-3N and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH27 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the FH27 scores vs the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH27 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are intending to carry your camera, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 provides outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH27 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing at that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the FH27 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to see the gap in sensor sizing only by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, both of those cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizing. The FH27 includes the smaller sensor which will make achieving bokeh more difficult. The older FH27 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.