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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS11
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony NEX-3N

 FH3 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic FH3

 NEX-3N FH3 
LaunchedFebruary 2013January 2010More modern by 38 months
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution460k230kClearer screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony NEX-3N

 FH3 NEX-3N 
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

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).

Analyze the Panasonic FH3 versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

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

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography info
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography info
28
good resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
66
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography features
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography features
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (4.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography highlights
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography highlights
64
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
no Timelapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
71
great battery pack (480 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
37
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse function
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
great battery pack (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH3
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
29
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
28
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony NEX-3N
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Also called Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-02-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Max native ISO 6400 16000
Min native ISO 80 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) -
Largest aperture f/2.8-6.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.80 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync - 1/160s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165g (0.36 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life - 480 pictures
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $160 $399