Panasonic ZS35 vs Sony NEX-3N

Below is a complete overview of the Panasonic ZS35 versus Sony NEX-3N, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS35 (16MP) and the NEX-3N (16MP) is very similar but the ZS35 (1/2.3") and NEX-3N (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizing.

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The ZS35 was revealed 11 months later than the NEX-3N which means that they are both of a similar age. Both cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic ZS35 being a Compact camera and the Sony NEX-3N being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the ZS35 grades against the NEX-3N in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS35 & Sony Alpha NEX-3N. The full galleries are available at Panasonic ZS35 Gallery & Sony NEX-3N Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS35 enjoys external dimensions of 107mm x 62mm x 32mm (4.2" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 305 grams (0.67 lbs) whilst the Sony NEX-3N has proportions 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 consideration, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the ZS35 against the NEX-3N.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the ZS35 and NEX-3N is 89 and 89 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS35 and NEX-3N.

As you can plainly see, each of these cameras have got the exact same resolution but different sensor measurements. The ZS35 contains the tinier sensor which will make getting shallower depth of field tougher. The more recent ZS35 should have a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.