Panasonic FX90 vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX90 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap between the resolutions of the FX90 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the FX90 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The FX90 was revealed 18 months prior to the NEX-3N making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FX90 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a full comparison, here is a brief summary of how the FX90 matches up vs the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX90 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX90 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FX90 features external measurements of 102mm x 56mm x 22mm (4.0" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 149 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FX90 and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the FX90 vs the NEX-3N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX90 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing only by reviewing specs. The photograph below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FX90 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The FX90 with its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF harder and the Sony NEX-3N will offer you greater detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics more aggressively. The older FX90 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.