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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N

Portability
92
Imaging
35
Features
31
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 front
 
Sony Alpha NEX-3N front
Portability
89
Imaging
57
Features
52
Overall
55

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs

Panasonic TS3
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 197g - 103 x 64 x 27mm
  • Introduced August 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FT3
  • Older Model is Panasonic TS2
  • Updated by Panasonic TS4
Sony NEX-3N
(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
  • Released February 2013
  • Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
  • Successor is Sony a5000
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N Overview

Here is a extensive overview of the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the TS3 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the TS3 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide different sensor size.

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The TS3 was released 18 months earlier than the NEX-3N making them a generation apart from one another. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS3 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the TS3 matches up vs the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS3 over the Sony NEX-3N

 TS3 NEX-3N 

Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic TS3

 NEX-3N TS3 
ReleasedFebruary 2013August 2011Fresher by 18 months
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic TS3 and Sony NEX-3N

 TS3 NEX-3N 
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry your camera regularly, you should factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS3 comes with physical dimensions of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) while 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).

Analyze the Panasonic TS3 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the TS3 versus the NEX-3N.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the TS3 and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing purely by checking out specifications. The graphic underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the TS3 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the two cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The TS3 due to its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Sony NEX-3N will provide more detail as a result of its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos more aggressively. The older TS3 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic TS3
Portrait photography with Sony NEX-3N
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
66
manual focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no external flash support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Street photography information
Sony NEX-3N Street photography information
61
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
screen is fixed
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
77
screen tilts
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
does not have image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Sports photography camera
37
has image stabilization (Optical)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (310 per charge)
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low frames per second (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
53
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery power (480 shots)
max fps low (4.0 frames/s)
does not have image stabilization
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic TS3
Travel photography with Sony NEX-3N
63
great battery pack (310 shots)
weather proof
built-in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
71
better than average battery power (480 shots)
good MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony NEX-3N as a Landscape photography camera
38
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proof
great battery pack (310 shots)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
70
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Sony E mount)
pretty good screen size (3")
good MP (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
better than average battery power (480 CIPA)
does not have image stabilization
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS3 Vlogging highlights
Sony NEX-3N Vlogging highlights
31
reasonably wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
doesn't have mic support
28
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
display is not selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
no microphone jack
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Panasonic TS3 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS3 and Sony NEX-3N
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3Sony Alpha NEX-3N
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS3 Sony Alpha NEX-3N
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT3 -
Category Waterproof Entry-Level Mirrorless
Introduced 2011-08-16 2013-02-25
Body design Compact Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine FHD Bionz
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size 1/2.3" APS-C
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4000 x 3000 4912 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 6400 16000
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 25
Lens
Lens support fixed lens Sony E
Lens zoom range 28-128mm (4.6x) -
Largest aperture f/3.3-5.9 -
Macro focusing distance 5cm -
Total lenses - 121
Crop factor 5.9 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 2.7 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1300 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0 frames per second 4.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 5.60 m -
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro -
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync - 1/160 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 197 gr (0.43 pounds) 269 gr (0.59 pounds)
Physical dimensions 103 x 64 x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") 110 x 62 x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 74
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 12.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 1067
Other
Battery life 310 photos 480 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NPFW50
Self timer Yes -
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $380 $399