Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Screen
- ISO 200 - 25600
- 1/16000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 266g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Released February 2015
- Superseded the Panasonic GF6
- Refreshed by Panasonic GF8
(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
- Launched February 2013
- Previous Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Refreshed by Sony a5000
Photography Glossary Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview
Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GF7 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty comparable but the GF7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) have different sensor size.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe GF7 was introduced 24 months after the NEX-3N which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before delving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a short summary of how the GF7 matches up against the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF7 over the Sony NEX-3N
| GF7 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2015 |  | February 2013 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Clearer screen (+580k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic GF7
| NEX-3N | GF7 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GF7 and Sony NEX-3N
| GF7 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Screen type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting screen |
| Screen size | 3" |  | 3" | Same screen size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither provides selfie screen |
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
If you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and size. The Panasonic GF7 provides exterior dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 266 grams (0.59 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF7 versus the NEX-3N.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the GF7 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions just by seeing a spec sheet. The image here should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the GF7 and NEX-3N.
As you can see, both the cameras come with the identical resolution albeit different sensor dimensions. The GF7 contains the smaller sensor which should make achieving shallow depth of field harder. The younger GF7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.
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Panasonic GF7 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF7 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Class | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Released | 2015-02-01 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine | 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 |
| Full resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Min native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW support | ||
| Min boosted ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Screen resolution | 1,040k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/16000 seconds | 1/4000 seconds |
| Continuous shooting rate | 5.8 frames per second | 4.0 frames per second |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash modes | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, flash off | - |
| External flash | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 seconds |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 50p, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| 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 | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 266 grams (0.59 lb) | 269 grams (0.59 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 230 photos | 480 photos |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs, 3-shot/10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $308 | $399 |