Panasonic G7 vs Sony NEX-3N

Following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic G7 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G7 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively well matched but the G7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The G7 was launched 2 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic G7 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the G7 matches up versus the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G7 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic G7 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and size. The Panasonic G7 has outer measurements of 125mm x 86mm x 77mm (4.9" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 410 grams (0.90 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic G7 and Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the G7 vs the NEX-3N.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G7 and NEX-3N is 71 and 89 respectively.

Normally, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading through specifications. The image below may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the G7 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, both the cameras come with the identical megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The G7 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make achieving shallow DOF trickier. The fresher G7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.