Sony NEX-3N vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1

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      Specifications

      General Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      BrandSonyPanasonic
      ModelNEX-3NLumix DMC-GF1
      Predecessor ModelSony NEX-F3
      Successor ModelSony Alpha 5000 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessMirrorless
      Video Capture
      Sensor Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Sensor TypeCMOSCMOS
      Sensor SizeAPS-CMicro Four Thirds
      Sensor Dimensions23.5 x 15.6 mm17.3 x 13 mm
      Total Pixels16.5 Megapixel13 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels16.1 Megapixel12 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 16,000100 - 3,200
      Photo Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      ProcessorBIONZVenus Engine HD
      Max Image Resolution4912 x 32644000 x 3000
      Other Resolutions4912 x 2760, 3568 x 2368, 3568 x 2000, 2448 x 1624, 2448 x 13764000 x 3000, 4000 x 2672, 4000 x 2248, 2992 x 2992, 2816 x 2112, 2816 x 1880, 2816 x 1584, 2112 x 2112, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1920 x 1080, 1504 x 1504
      Image Aspect Ratios3:2, 16:91:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, StandardFine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Halogen, Flash, White Set 1, White Set 2, Color Temperature
      WB Bracketing3 frames in either blue/amber or magenta/green axis
      Focus Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, , Manual Focus, Single-Servo AF
      Number of Focus Points2523
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points0
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Lens MountSony EMicro Four Thirds
      Crop Factor1.5x2x
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"3.0"
      Screen Resolution460k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      ViewfinderElectronic (Optional)
      Shutter Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec60 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/4000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting4.0 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync
      Flash Range6.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/160 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPanasonic FL Series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe
      Exposure Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, Manual, Scene
      Exposure Compensation±3 EV (1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5, 7 shots at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV increments)
      DXO Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      DxO Low Light ISO1067513
      DxO Color Depth22.821.2
      DxO Dynamic Range12.510.3
      DxO Overall Score7454
      Video Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Internal Recording ModesYes
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, AVCHDAVCHD Lite
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 10801280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min30 min
      Terminals Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Type D Mini Type C
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional DMW-RSL1
      Environmental Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32°F to 104°F (0°C to 40°C)
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature: 32-104°F/0-40°C
      Physical Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Dimensions110 x 62 x 35 mm (4.33 x 2.44 x 1.38")119 x 71 x 36 mm (4.69 x 2.8 x 1.43")
      Weight (inc. batteries)269 g (0.59 lb / 9.49 oz)385 g (0.85 lb / 13.58 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)6.5 x 5.4 x 5.2"9.3 x 6.1 x 4.9"
      Package Weight3.55 lb
      Power and Storage Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Battery PackNPFW50
      Battery Life480 shots380 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/Pro-HG DuoSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/MMC
      Other Sony NEX-3N Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF1
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec, 10 sec 3 images
      Orientation Sensor


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