Panasonic TS6 vs Sony NEX-3N

Here is a complete assessment of the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony NEX-3N, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the TS6 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is fairly similar but the TS6 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast different sensor sizing.

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The TS6 was released 23 months later than the NEX-3N making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic TS6 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the TS6 matches up against the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS6 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic TS6 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic TS6 has got exterior measurements of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") accompanied by 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") accompanied by a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS6 versus Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the TS6 vs the NEX-3N.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the TS6 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing just by reviewing technical specs. The visual underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS6 and NEX-3N.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have the same megapixels but different sensor sizing. The TS6 includes the tinier sensor which should make obtaining shallower depth of field harder. The more recent TS6 should have an edge in sensor technology.