Panasonic FP8 vs Sony NEX-3N

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FP8 and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Ultracompact while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a considerable difference among the resolutions of the FP8 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the FP8 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor sizes.

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The FP8 was manufactured 4 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FP8 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a simple overview of how the FP8 scores against the NEX-3N when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP8 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FP8 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP8 offers outside measurements of 96mm x 60mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 0.8") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FP8 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FP8 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it is difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by seeing specs. The photograph underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP8 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The FP8 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will show more detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The older FP8 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.