Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony NEX-3

Below is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic ZS20 versus Sony NEX-3, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the NEX-3 (14MP) is pretty similar but the ZS20 (1/2.3") and NEX-3 (APS-C) have different sensor size.

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The ZS20 was introduced 23 months later than the NEX-3 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic ZS20 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a quick overview of how the ZS20 scores versus the NEX-3 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 & Sony Alpha NEX-3. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS20 Gallery & Sony NEX-3 Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic ZS20 comes with outer measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) while the Sony NEX-3 has measurements of 117mm x 62mm x 33mm (4.6" x 2.4" x 1.3") with a weight of 297 grams (0.65 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have at the time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the ZS20 compared to the NEX-3.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and NEX-3 is 92 and 89 respectively.

Typically, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The visual here may provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS20 and NEX-3.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixels albeit different sensor measurements. The ZS20 provides the tinier sensor which should make getting shallower DOF trickier. The newer ZS20 should have an edge in sensor innovation.