Panasonic GX7 vs Sony NEX-3N

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic GX7 and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the GX7 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the GX7 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) feature different sensor sizes.

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The GX7 was brought out 9 months later than the NEX-3N which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go straight into a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the GX7 grades versus the NEX-3N in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX7 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic GX7 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are aiming to carry your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic GX7 comes with external measurements of 123mm x 71mm x 55mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 2.2") having a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic GX7 and Sony NEX-3N in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the GX7 against the NEX-3N.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the GX7 and NEX-3N is 81 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizing just by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph here may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the GX7 and NEX-3N.

As you can see, both cameras posses the exact same MP but different sensor sizing. The GX7 comes with the smaller sensor which should make getting bokeh trickier. The newer GX7 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.