Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is relatively similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) use different sensor sizing.

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The G85 was introduced 6 years after the NEX-3 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the G85 scores versus the NEX-3 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic G85 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic G85 provides physical dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has dimensions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. The following is the front view proportions comparison of the G85 compared to the NEX-3.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the G85 and NEX-3 is 69 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes just by reading specifications. The pic here will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the G85 and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The G85 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving bokeh trickier and the Panasonic G85 will offer greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots far more aggressively. The fresher G85 provides an edge in sensor innovation.