Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a extended overview of the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the FZ200 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the FZ200 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ200 was brought out 7 months prior to the NEX-3N and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FZ200 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a detailed comparison, here is a concise overview of how the FZ200 matches up vs the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ200 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ200 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ200 has outside dimensions of 125mm x 87mm x 110mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 4.3") having a weight of 588 grams (1.30 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ200 vs Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FZ200 versus the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ200 and NEX-3N is 65 and 89 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to see the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FZ200 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The FZ200 featuring a smaller sensor will make achieving shallower DOF more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will produce greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FZ200 will be behind in sensor innovation.