Panasonic G2 vs Sony NEX-3N

Following is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic G2 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the G2 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the G2 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The G2 was launched 3 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G2 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple view of how the G2 grades against the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G2 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic G2 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic G2 offers outer dimensions of 124mm x 84mm x 74mm (4.9" x 3.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 428 grams (0.94 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic G2 versus Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the G2 against the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G2 and NEX-3N is 72 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to visualize the contrast in sensor sizes just by viewing technical specs. The picture underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the G2 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, each of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G2 due to its smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field harder and the Sony NEX-3N will result in more detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more aged G2 will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.