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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
95
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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
  • Introduced February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Later Model is Sony a5000
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Ultracompact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty similar but the FP3 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FP3 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the FP3 grades against the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony NEX-3N

 FP3 NEX-3N 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic FP3

 NEX-3N FP3 
IntroducedFebruary 2013January 2010More recent by 38 months
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution460k230kSharper screen (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-3N

 FP3 NEX-3N 
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP3 features exterior dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the FP3 compared to the NEX-3N.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is difficult to visualise the gap between sensor measurements simply by reading a spec sheet. The visual below might offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FP3 with its tinier sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you more detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots way more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FP3
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
28
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
66
has manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
external flash not possible
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
60
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has touch to focus
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
heavier than average (155g)
77
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FP3
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
53
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 shots)
low fps (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Travel photography advice
Sony NEX-3N Travel photography advice
60
has touch to focus
megapixel count decent (14MP)
has built in flash
lack of Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (155g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
71
better than average battery power (480 shots)
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FP3
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
37
screen size is decent (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
70
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (480 per charge)
no image stabilization
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FP3
Vlogging with Sony NEX-3N
27
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (35mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic jack
heavier than average (155g)
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
missing mic jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony NEX-3N
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Category Ultracompact Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2010-01-06 2013-02-25
Body design Ultracompact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4320 x 3240 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 80 200
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 25
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) -
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 -
Macro focusing range 10cm -
Available lenses - 121
Focal length multiplier 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m -
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported 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
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic input
Headphone input
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 155g (0.34 lb) 269g (0.59 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 photographs
Form of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) -
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $182 $399