Panasonic LX10 vs Sony NEX-3N

On this page, we will be comparing the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the LX10 (20MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the LX10 (1") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The LX10 was brought out 3 years later than the NEX-3N and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic LX10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the LX10 scores vs the NEX-3N when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LX10 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic LX10 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic LX10 features physical measurements of 106mm x 60mm x 42mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.7") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Panasonic LX10 vs Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the LX10 compared to the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the LX10 and NEX-3N is 88 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the LX10 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both of those cameras have different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LX10 because of its tinier sensor is going to make achieving shallower depth of field more difficult and the Panasonic LX10 will give greater detail having its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more modern LX10 provides an edge when it comes to sensor tech.