Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 160 - 25600
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 390g - 122 x 85 x 71mm
- Launched April 2013
- Superseded the Panasonic G5
- Later Model is Panasonic G7
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Released February 2013
- Succeeded the Sony NEX-F3
- New Model is Sony a5000
Photography Glossary Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the G6 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the G6 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe G6 was unveiled 2 months later than the NEX-3N so they are both of a similar age. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G6 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the G6 scores vs the NEX-3N in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic G6 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic G6 over the Sony NEX-3N
| G6 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Tilting | Fully Articulating display |
| Display resolution | 1036k |  | 460k | Clearer display (+576k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic G6
| NEX-3N | G6 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic G6 and Sony NEX-3N
| G6 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Released | April 2013 |  | February 2013 | Same age |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display size | 3" |  | 3" | Same display measurement |
Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
When you are planning to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G6 comes with exterior dimensions of 122mm x 85mm x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 390 grams (0.86 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the G6 against the NEX-3N.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G6 and NEX-3N is 74 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by seeing a spec sheet. The graphic here may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the G6 and NEX-3N.
Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but not the same sensor measurements. The G6 uses the smaller sensor which will make achieving shallow depth of field harder.
Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic G6 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-G6 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Category | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-04-24 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Four Thirds | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 17.3 x 13mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 224.9mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Highest native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW format | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Resolution of screen | 1,036k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen tech | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 1,440k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 10.50 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/160 seconds | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25fps | 1920 x 1080 |
| Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Microphone support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 390g (0.86 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 122 x 85 x 71mm (4.8" x 3.3" x 2.8") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | 61 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 21.3 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 11.5 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 639 | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 340 photos | 480 photos |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch cost | $750 | $399 |