Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony NEX-3N, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a significant gap between the resolutions of the ZR1 (12MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the ZR1 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) possess totally different sensor sizes.

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The ZR1 was introduced 4 years prior to the NEX-3N and that is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZR1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the ZR1 matches up versus the NEX-3N for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZR1 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZR1 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

If you're looking to lug around your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZR1 comes with outside dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 158 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has specifications of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") and a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic ZR1 vs Sony NEX-3N in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the ZR1 compared to the NEX-3N.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the ZR1 and NEX-3N is 94 and 89 respectively.

Quite often, it is hard to visualise the difference between sensor measurements only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZR1 and NEX-3N.

Clearly, each of these cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The ZR1 using its tinier sensor will make getting bokeh trickier and the Sony NEX-3N will give extra detail using its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The older ZR1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.