Panasonic GX7 vs Sony NEX-3

On this page, we are reviewing the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony NEX-3, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is very comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) posses different sensor size.

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The GX7 was brought out 3 years after the NEX-3 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the GX7 matches up versus the NEX-3 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic GX7 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX7 has outside dimensions of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") and a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3 has proportions of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") along with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic GX7 versus Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you select at the time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the GX7 vs the NEX-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the GX7 and NEX-3 is 81 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes purely by going through specs. The picture below may give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the GX7 and NEX-3.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The GX7 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic GX7 will produce more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The more modern GX7 provides an edge when it comes to sensor technology.