Panasonic GF3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Let's take a more detailed look at the Panasonic GF3 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference among the image resolutions of the GF3 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the GF3 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF3 was manufactured 18 months earlier than the NEX-3N making them a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the GF3 matches up vs the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF3 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GF3 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic GF3 has exterior dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 32mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.3") along with a weight of 264 grams (0.58 lbs) while 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).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the GF3 vs the NEX-3N.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the GF3 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it's hard to envision the contrast in sensor sizing just by researching technical specs. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the GF3 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GF3 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will render extra detail due to its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older GF3 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.