Panasonic SZ1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a complete assessment of the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the SZ1 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is pretty close but the SZ1 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) posses different sensor measurements.

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The SZ1 was announced 13 months earlier than the NEX-3N which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic SZ1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short synopsis of how the SZ1 grades against the NEX-3N with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ1 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ1 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to lug around your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ1 provides external dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 131 grams (0.29 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has sizing of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") having a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic SZ1 and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the SZ1 against the NEX-3N.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SZ1 and NEX-3N is 95 and 89 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph below may give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ1 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, both of the cameras provide the same megapixel count albeit different sensor measurements. The SZ1 uses the smaller sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field more challenging. The older SZ1 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.