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Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
93
Imaging
53
Features
60
Overall
55
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
58
Features
52
Overall
55

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Panasonic GM1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 25600
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 204g - 99 x 55 x 30mm
  • Announced December 2013
  • Later Model is Panasonic GM5
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 200 - 16000
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Sony E Mount
  • 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
  • Launched February 2013
  • Superseded the Sony NEX-F3
  • Replacement is Sony a5000
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Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic GM1 versus Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GM1 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly comparable but the GM1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor size.

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The GM1 was unveiled 10 months after the NEX-3N so they are of a similar generation. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a short view of how the GM1 grades versus the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GM1 over the Sony NEX-3N

 GM1 NEX-3N 
LaunchedDecember 2013February 2013Newer by 10 months
Display resolution1036k460kSharper display (+576k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic GM1

 NEX-3N GM1 
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Panasonic GM1 and Sony NEX-3N

 GM1 NEX-3N 
Manual focus Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to travel with your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and size. The Panasonic GM1 provides physical dimensions of 99mm x 55mm x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") with a weight of 204 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GM1 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the GM1 and the NEX-3N.

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GM1 and NEX-3N is 93 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its hard to see the gap in sensor dimensions purely by seeing specs. The pic underneath may give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the GM1 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, both cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor dimensions. The GM1 has got the smaller sensor which will make getting shallow depth of field more challenging. The newer GM1 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Portrait photography details
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography details
65
you can focus manually
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
no external flash support
66
has manual focus
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
can't use external flash
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Street photography info
Sony NEX-3N Street photography info
77
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
supports focus by touch
lighter than average (204g)
great ISO range (25,600)
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
77
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic GM1
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
48
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
provides tracking autofocus
low maximum shutter speed (1/500s)
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have phase detect AF
54
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic GM1
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
74
lighter than average (204g)
supports focus by touch
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
low battery pack (230 shots)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
71
better than average battery (480 shots)
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Landscape photography details
Sony NEX-3N Landscape photography details
69
you can focus manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
decent megapixels (16MP)
nice sensor size (Four Thirds)
great ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (230 shots)
70
has manual focus
switch lenses (Sony E mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (480 CIPA)
lack of image stabilization
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GM1 Vlogging advice
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging advice
35
touchscreen functionality
provides face detection focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than average (204g)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
lack of external microphone support
28
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
does not have external mic port
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Panasonic GM1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GM1 and Sony NEX-3N
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-GM1 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2013-12-19 2013-02-25
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Four Thirds APS-C
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 224.9mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4592 x 3448 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 16000
Lowest native ISO 200 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 25
Lens
Lens mount Micro Four Thirds Sony E
Number of lenses 107 121
Focal length multiplier 2.1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,036 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/500 secs 1/4000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/16000 secs -
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 4.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.00 m -
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/50 secs 1/160 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 24p), 1280 x 720p (60p, 50p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 204 grams (0.45 pounds) 269 grams (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 55 x 30mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.2") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 74
DXO Color Depth score 22.3 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 12.5
DXO Low light score 660 1067
Other
Battery life 230 photos 480 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NPFW50
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) -
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Retail cost $750 $399