Panasonic FX75 vs Sony NEX-C3

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FX75 vs Sony NEX-C3, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the NEX-C3 (16MP) is relatively comparable but the FX75 (1/2.3") and NEX-C3 (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The FX75 was unveiled 14 months before the NEX-C3 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FX75 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-C3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FX75 matches up vs the NEX-C3 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Sony Alpha NEX-C3. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Sony NEX-C3 Gallery.

If you're going to lug around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FX75 enjoys physical dimensions of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-C3 has specifications of 110mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 225 grams (0.50 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FX75 vs Sony NEX-C3 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FX75 versus the NEX-C3.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the FX75 and NEX-C3 is 94 and 91 respectively.

In many cases, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FX75 and NEX-C3.

Clearly, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The FX75 having a smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony NEX-C3 will produce more detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The older FX75 will be behind in sensor innovation.