Panasonic GX85 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a in depth overview of the Panasonic GX85 and Sony NEX-3N, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the GX85 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly well matched but the GX85 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) have totally different sensor sizing.

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The GX85 was launched 3 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a more detailed comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the GX85 scores against the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX85 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic GX85 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

When you are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GX85 offers outer measurements of 122mm x 71mm x 44mm (4.8" x 2.8" x 1.7") having a weight of 426 grams (0.94 lbs) and the Sony NEX-3N has proportions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the GX85 compared to the NEX-3N.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the GX85 and NEX-3N is 83 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it's difficult to visualise the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The photograph below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the GX85 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same megapixels but not the same sensor sizing. The GX85 offers the tinier sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF more challenging. The younger GX85 will have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.