Panasonic TS4 vs Sony NEX-3N

Lets look more in depth at the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the TS4 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the TS4 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast different sensor measurements.

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The TS4 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the NEX-3N which makes them a generation away from one another. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS4 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple summary of how the TS4 grades against the NEX-3N with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS4 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic TS4 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS4 features physical measurements of 103mm x 64mm x 27mm (4.1" x 2.5" x 1.1") along with a weight of 197 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS4 and Sony NEX-3N in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is a front view physical size comparison of the TS4 compared to the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS4 and NEX-3N is 92 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to visualize the gap in sensor dimensions just by looking through specifications. The image here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the TS4 and NEX-3N.

Plainly, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The TS4 featuring a smaller sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Sony NEX-3N will render greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more aged TS4 will be disadvantaged in sensor technology.