Panasonic ZS1 vs Sony NEX-3N

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony NEX-3N, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the ZS1 (10MP) and NEX-3N (16MP) and the ZS1 (1/2.5") and NEX-3N (APS-C) boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The ZS1 was brought out 4 years earlier than the NEX-3N which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS1 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving right into a full comparison, here is a simple summary of how the ZS1 grades against the NEX-3N with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS1 and Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS1 Gallery and Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

For those who are aiming to travel with your camera often, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS1 has external dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 229 grams (0.50 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3N has measurements of 110mm x 62mm x 35mm (4.3" x 2.4" x 1.4") along with a weight of 269 grams (0.59 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic ZS1 and Sony NEX-3N in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view proportions comparison of the ZS1 versus the NEX-3N.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS1 and NEX-3N is 91 and 89 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to envision the difference in sensor dimensions just by viewing technical specs. The image below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS1 and NEX-3N.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The ZS1 because of its smaller sensor will make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Sony NEX-3N will render greater detail having its extra 6 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged ZS1 will be behind with regard to sensor technology.