Panasonic GX8 vs Sony NEX-3

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Panasonic GX8 vs Sony NEX-3, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the sensor resolutions of the GX8 (20MP) and NEX-3 (14MP) and the GX8 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3 (APS-C) offer different sensor sizes.

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The GX8 was unveiled 5 years later than the NEX-3 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a short overview of how the GX8 scores vs the NEX-3 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX8 and Sony Alpha NEX-3. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic GX8 Gallery and Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

In case you're planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX8 has got physical measurements of 133mm x 78mm x 63mm (5.2" x 3.1" x 2.5") with a weight of 487 grams (1.07 lbs) and 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 GX8 vs Sony NEX-3 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, 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 size comparison of the GX8 and the NEX-3.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX8 and NEX-3 is 74 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing just by looking at specs. The photograph underneath might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the GX8 and NEX-3.

All in all, each of these cameras provide different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The GX8 having a tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF trickier and the Panasonic GX8 will give more detail having an extra 6MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop shots more aggressively. The more recent GX8 provides a benefit with regard to sensor tech.