Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-3N
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
89 Imaging
57 Features
52 Overall
55
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3.5" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
- 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
- Revealed January 2011
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Updated by Sony a5000
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very well matched but the FP7 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses different sensor dimensions.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FP7 was manufactured 3 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FP7 scores vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-3N Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FP7 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony NEX-3N
FP7 | NEX-3N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Display size | 3.5" | 3" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic FP7
NEX-3N | FP7 | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Released | February 2013 | January 2011 | More modern by 26 months | |
Manually focus | More exact focusing | |||
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Clearer display (+230k dot) |
Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony NEX-3N
FP7 | NEX-3N | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Selfie screen | Lack of selfie screen |
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP7 has physical dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Take a look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the FP7 versus the NEX-3N.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by looking at technical specs. The pic underneath will give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and NEX-3N.
As you have seen, both cameras feature the identical resolution but different sensor sizes. The FP7 comes with the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallower depth of field more difficult. The more aged FP7 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Street Comparison
Sports Comparison
Travel Comparison
Landscape Comparison
Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic FP7 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
---|---|---|
General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
Type | Ultracompact | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2011-01-05 | 2013-02-25 |
Body design | Ultracompact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine IV | 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 surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
Highest Possible resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 200 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 11 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | Sony E |
Lens zoom range | 35-140mm (4.0x) | - |
Max aperture | f/3.5-5.9 | - |
Macro focusing distance | 10cm | - |
Number of lenses | - | 121 |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3.5" | 3" |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 460k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Touch Screen LCD | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/4000 secs |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | - | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 4.90 m | - |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | - |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
Microphone 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 | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 147g (0.32 lbs) | 269g (0.59 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") | 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 | 240 photos | 480 photos |
Battery format | Battery Pack | 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 | One | One |
Pricing at release | $227 | $399 |