Panasonic FS15 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-3N, former is a Ultracompact while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the FS15 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The FS15 was revealed 5 years before the NEX-3N which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FS15 scores versus the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FS15 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera often, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FS15 provides external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FS15 versus Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FS15 vs the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it can be difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions merely by checking specifications. The picture below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS15 and NEX-3N.

To sum up, each of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The FS15 using its tinier sensor will make achieving shallow DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will resolve extra detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged FS15 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.