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Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
69
Imaging
55
Features
84
Overall
66
Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Panasonic G85
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 200 - 25600 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 505g - 128 x 89 x 74mm
  • Launched September 2016
  • Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-G80
  • Successor is Panasonic G95
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Announced February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Below, we will be contrasting the Panasonic G85 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the G85 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is relatively similar but the G85 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The G85 was brought out 3 years after the NEX-3N which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic G85 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving in to a complete comparison, below is a concise overview of how the G85 scores vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic G85 over the Sony NEX-3N

 G85 NEX-3N 
AnnouncedSeptember 2016February 2013More modern by 44 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic G85

 NEX-3N G85 

Common features in the Panasonic G85 and Sony NEX-3N

 G85 NEX-3N 
Manually focus Dial accurate focusing
Screen dimension3"3"Identical screen size

Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic G85 features physical dimensions of 128mm x 89mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") along with a weight of 505 grams (1.11 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic G85 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the G85 versus the NEX-3N.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the G85 and NEX-3N is 69 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over a spec sheet. The image underneath will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the G85 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same megapixels albeit different sensor sizes. The G85 contains the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF tougher. The newer G85 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Portrait photography camera
73
has manual focus
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
66
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Street photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Street photography camera
77
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
supports focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
77
has a tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic G85 Sports photography details
Sony NEX-3N Sports photography details
65
silent mode (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
54
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
great battery pack (480 shots)
slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Travel photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Travel photography camera
71
environment proofing
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly screen
bad battery life (330 shots)
71
great battery pack (480 per charge)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has built in flash
missing Time Lapse recording
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
74
has manual focus
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (16MP)
sensor size is nice (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
bad battery life (330 shots)
70
focusing manually
swap lenses (Sony E mount)
nice screen size (3")
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
great battery pack (480 shots)
does not have image stabilization
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic G85 as a Vlogging camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Vlogging camera
78
selfie friendly screen
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone support
28
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have image stabilization
missing mic support
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Panasonic G85 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic G85 and Sony NEX-3N
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-G85 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Alternative name Lumix DMC-G80 -
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2016-09-19 2013-02-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Bionz
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4592 x 3448 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Maximum enhanced ISO 25600 -
Minimum native ISO 200 200
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 100 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 49 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Total lenses 107 121
Crop factor 2.1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fully Articulated Tilting
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.74x -
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Max silent shutter speed 1/16000 seconds -
Continuous shutter rate 9.0 frames/s 4.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 6.20 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash settings Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off -
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic 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
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 505g (1.11 pounds) 269g (0.59 pounds)
Dimensions 128 x 89 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.5" x 2.9") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 71 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.8 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 12.5 12.5
DXO Low light score 656 1067
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 480 pictures
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, 10 secs x 3 shots) -
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $900 $399