Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-3N
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-3N Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
- Launched July 2013
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FT5
- Replaced the Panasonic TS4
- New Model is Panasonic TS6
(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
- Announced February 2013
- Older Model is Sony NEX-F3
- Replacement is Sony a5000
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Lets look a little more closely at the Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-3N, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very similar but the TS5 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) provide totally different sensor size.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe TS5 was introduced 5 months later than the NEX-3N so they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS5 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.
Before diving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the TS5 matches up against the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony NEX-3N
| TS5 | NEX-3N |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony NEX-3N over the Panasonic TS5
| NEX-3N | TS5 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Focus manually |  | Very accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony NEX-3N
| TS5 | NEX-3N | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | July 2013 |  | February 2013 | Similar age |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 3" | Equal display size |
| Display resolution | 460k |  | 460k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-3N Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS5 has got external dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while 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).
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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the TS5 vs the NEX-3N.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS5 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-3N Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it is very hard to envision the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading a spec sheet. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and NEX-3N.
Clearly, both of these cameras provide the same megapixel count but not the same sensor sizing. The TS5 features the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF tougher.
Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-3N Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony NEX-3N Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 | Sony Alpha NEX-3N |
| Also called as | Lumix DMC-FT5 | - |
| Class | Waterproof | Entry-Level Mirrorless |
| Launched | 2013-07-12 | 2013-02-25 |
| Body design | Compact | Rangefinder-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | - | Bionz |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | APS-C |
| Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4912 x 3264 |
| Max native ISO | 6400 | 16000 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 200 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Autofocus tracking | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Center weighted autofocus | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection autofocus | ||
| Contract detection autofocus | ||
| Phase detection autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 23 | 25 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | Sony E |
| Lens zoom range | 28-128mm (4.6x) | - |
| Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | - |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | - |
| Available lenses | - | 121 |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
| Screen size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
| Resolution of screen | 460 thousand dot | 460 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Screen technology | TFT LCD | - |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/1300 secs | 1/4000 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 10.0fps | 4.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 5.60 m | - |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | - |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash sync | - | 1/160 secs |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) | 1920 x 1080 |
| Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4, AVCHD |
| Mic jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 214 gr (0.47 pounds) | 269 gr (0.59 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" 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 | 370 photographs | 480 photographs |
| Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | DMW-BCM13 | NPFW50 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | - |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/ SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Pro Duo/ Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | 1 | 1 |
| Launch pricing | $350 | $399 |