Panasonic LS5 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a in depth overview of the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the LS5 (14MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty well matched but the LS5 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) use totally different sensor measurements.

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The LS5 was introduced 19 months before the NEX-3N which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic LS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the LS5 grades versus the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LS5 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LS5 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic LS5 has outer measurements of 97mm x 62mm x 27mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.1") having a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has dimensions of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic LS5 versus Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the LS5 and the NEX-3N.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the LS5 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the LS5 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The LS5 having a tinier sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will give you greater detail using its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The older LS5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor innovation.