Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
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- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 160 - 12800
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 318g - 116 x 68 x 39mm
- Introduced February 2012
- Renewed by Panasonic GX7
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- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Announced February 2013
- Replaced the Sony NEX-F3
- Refreshed by Sony a5000
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Below, we are contrasting the Panasonic GX1 and Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX1 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very similar but the GX1 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy totally different sensor size.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe GX1 was unveiled 12 months before the NEX-3N which means that they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a short overview of how the GX1 grades versus the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX1 over the Sony NEX-3N
| GX1 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic GX1
| NEX-3N | GX1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | February 2013 |  | February 2012 | Fresher by 12 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic GX1 and Sony NEX-3N
| GX1 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial accurate focus | ||
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | Exact same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX1 has exterior measurements of 116mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") accompanied by a weight of 318 grams (0.70 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the GX1 compared to the NEX-3N.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the GX1 and NEX-3N is 87 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it can be hard to see the contrast between sensor sizing simply by reading specifications. The visual below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the GX1 and NEX-3N.
To sum up, both of those cameras posses the exact same MP but not the same sensor sizing. The GX1 has got the tinier sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF harder. The older GX1 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.
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Panasonic GX1 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX1 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2012-02-14 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | Venus Engine FHD | 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 alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Max resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 12800 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 160 | 200 |
| RAW files | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Touch focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Amount of lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Crop factor | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 460k dots | 460k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display technology | TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | Electronic (optional) | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Max shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shutter rate | 4.0 frames/s | 4.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash distance | 7.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Max flash synchronize | 1/160 secs | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps) 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30fps), 320 x 240 (30fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | None | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environment sealing | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 318 grams (0.70 pounds) | 269 grams (0.59 pounds) |
| Dimensions | 116 x 68 x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 55 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 20.8 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.6 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light rating | 703 | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 300 shots | 480 shots |
| Form of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | One | One |
| Price at release | $228 | $399 |