Panasonic G3 vs Sony NEX-5N

Let's look much closer at the Panasonic G3 versus Sony NEX-5N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G3 (16MP) and the NEX-5N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the G3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-5N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The G3 was brought out 2 months earlier than the NEX-5N so they are of a similar generation. Both cameras have different body design with the Panasonic G3 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-5N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the G3 scores vs the NEX-5N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G3 and Sony Alpha NEX-5N. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic G3 Gallery and Sony NEX-5N Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic G3 comes with external measurements of 115mm x 84mm x 47mm (4.5" x 3.3" x 1.9") along with a weight of 336 grams (0.74 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-5N has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Panasonic G3 versus Sony NEX-5N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you select at that moment. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the G3 against the NEX-5N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G3 and NEX-5N is 83 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reading through a spec sheet. The picture below should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the G3 and NEX-5N.

Clearly, the 2 cameras provide the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The G3 provides the tinier sensor which will make obtaining shallow DOF tougher.