Panasonic FH7 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below, we are comparing the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the FH7 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FH7 was launched 17 months before the NEX-3N making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the FH7 matches up versus the NEX-3N in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 has outer measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic FH7 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 versus the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and NEX-3N is 96 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH7 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor measurements. The FH7 comes with the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallower DOF tougher. The older FH7 will be behind in sensor tech.