Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony NEX-3

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ60 vs Sony NEX-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FZ60 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very well matched but the FZ60 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor sizing.

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The FZ60 was unveiled 2 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ60 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief summation of how the FZ60 matches up against the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ60 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FZ60 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FZ60 enjoys external measurements of 120mm x 81mm x 92mm (4.7" x 3.2" x 3.6") having a weight of 493 grams (1.09 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3 has sizing of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FZ60 against the NEX-3.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FZ60 and NEX-3 is 68 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it can be difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements just by checking technical specs. The photograph here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ60 and NEX-3.

As you can tell, each of these cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The FZ60 using its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF tougher and the Panasonic FZ60 will give you extra detail having an extra 2MP. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ60 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.