Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-3N
Portability
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
61
90 Imaging
55 Features
70 Overall
61
Portability
89 Imaging
58 Features
52 Overall
55
89 Imaging
58 Features
52 Overall
55
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
Panasonic GX850
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Four Thirds Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 25600
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Micro Four Thirds Mount
- 269g - 107 x 65 x 33mm
- Introduced January 2017
- Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9
Sony NEX-3N
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 200 - 16000
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Sony E Mount
- 269g - 110 x 62 x 35mm
- Revealed February 2013
- Old Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Successor is Sony a5000
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Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-3N, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the GX850 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very comparable but the GX850 (Four Thirds) and NEX-3N (APS-C) come with different sensor sizing.
Photography GlossaryThe GX850 was unveiled 3 years after the NEX-3N which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Rangefinder-style mirrorless).
Before going through a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the GX850 matches up against the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic GX850 over the Sony NEX-3N
| GX850 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2017 |  | February 2013 | More modern by 47 months |
| Display resolution | 1040k |  | 460k | Crisper display (+580k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Easy selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic GX850
| NEX-3N | GX850 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic GX850 and Sony NEX-3N
| GX850 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimension | 3" |  | 3" | Identical display measurement |
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic GX850 comes with outside dimensions of 107mm x 65mm x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the GX850 against the NEX-3N.
Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the GX850 and NEX-3N is 90 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Often, it is difficult to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic here will help provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the GX850 and NEX-3N.
All in all, both cameras have got the exact same MP but different sensor sizes. The GX850 has got the smaller sensor which is going to make getting shallower DOF more difficult. The more modern GX850 should have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic GX850 Portrait photography factors
Sony NEX-3N Portrait photography factors
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
cannot use external flash
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
cannot use external flash
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Street photography with Panasonic GX850
Street photography with Sony NEX-3N
has a tilting screen
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
delivers RAW formats
has touch focus
great high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
screen tilts
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
does not have image stabilization
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Sports photography with Panasonic GX850
Sports photography with Sony NEX-3N
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
has tracking autofocus
low max shutter speed (1/500 seconds)
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (210 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
great battery life (480 per charge)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
has no phase detect AF
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Travel photography with Panasonic GX850
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
flash built-in
selfie friendly display
bad battery life (210 per charge)
great battery life (480 shots)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse function
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape photography with Panasonic GX850
Landscape photography with Sony NEX-3N
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3")
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (Four Thirds)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
bad battery life (210 CIPA)
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (480 per charge)
does not have image stabilization
lack of Time Lapse function
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Panasonic GX850 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
has face detection focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
lack of image stabilization
doesn't have external microphone support
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic GX850 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-GX850 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Alternate name | Lumix DMC-GX800 / Lumix DMC-GF9 | - |
| Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2017-01-04 | 2013-02-25 |
| Physical type | Rangefinder-style mirrorless | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | 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 | 16MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4592 x 3448 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 16000 |
| Minimum native ISO | 200 | 200 |
| RAW pictures | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 100 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 49 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Micro Four Thirds | Sony E |
| Total lenses | 107 | 121 |
| Focal length multiplier | 2.1 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of display | 1,040 thousand dots | 460 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/500 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/16000 secs | - |
| Continuous shutter rate | 10.0 frames per sec | 4.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 4.00 m (at ISO 100) | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, on, on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction | - |
| Hot shoe | ||
| Auto exposure bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash synchronize | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 100 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, MP4, H.264, AAC1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 28 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 60i / 17 Mbps, AVCHD, MTS, H.264, Dolby Digital1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 20 Mbps, MP4, H.264 | 1920 x 1080 |
| Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic port | ||
| Headphone port | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 269g (0.59 lb) | 269g (0.59 lb) |
| Dimensions | 107 x 65 x 33mm (4.2" x 2.6" x 1.3") | 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 73 | 74 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 23.2 | 22.8 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 13.3 | 12.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 586 | 1067 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 210 shots | 480 shots |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 10 sec, 3 images/10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | microSD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $548 | $399 |
