Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Following is a extended assessment of the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively close but the FH3 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.

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The FH3 was unveiled 4 years prior to the NEX-3N which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting through a thorough comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FH3 scores vs the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH3 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH3 features physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH3 vs the NEX-3N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizes only by looking through specifications. The picture underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH3 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the two cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FH3 with its smaller sensor will make shooting shallow DOF trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will render greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The more aged FH3 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.