Panasonic GF5 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here, we are matching up the Panasonic GF5 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the sensor resolutions of the GF5 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the GF5 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.

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The GF5 was revealed 10 months prior to the NEX-3N so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a simple view of how the GF5 scores against the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF5 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GF5 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF5 features physical dimensions of 108mm x 67mm x 37mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.5") with a weight of 267 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic GF5 and Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the GF5 and the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GF5 and NEX-3N is 89 and 89 respectively.

Often, it's tough to picture the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading through specs. The graphic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GF5 and NEX-3N.

All in all, both of those cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF5 having a tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will give you more detail because of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older GF5 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.