Panasonic S1H vs Sony W690
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Introduced August 2019
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 3200
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 25-250mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 142g - 94 x 56 x 22mm
- Introduced February 2012
Photography Glossary Panasonic S1H vs Sony W690 Overview
Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic S1H and Sony W690, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the sensor resolutions of the S1H (24MP) and W690 (16MP) and the S1H (Full frame) and W690 (1/2.3") offer different sensor measurements.
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe S1H was revealed 7 years after the W690 which is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic S1H being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.
Before going right into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the S1H scores against the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic S1H Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Sony W690
| S1H | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | August 2019 |  | February 2012 | More modern by 92 months |
| Manually focus |  | More accurate focus | ||
| Display type | Fully Articulated |  | Fixed | Fully Articulating display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 2330k |  | 230k | Clearer display (+2100k dot) |
| Selfie screen |  | Take selfies | ||
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic S1H
| W690 | S1H |
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Common features in the Panasonic S1H and Sony W690
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S1H features external dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
Analyze the Panasonic S1H and Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Underneath is a front view overall size comparison of the S1H versus the W690.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the S1H and W690 is 52 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S1H vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Typically, it is very difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizes purely by reading specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the S1H and W690.
All in all, each of the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S1H with its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic S1H will offer you extra detail because of its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The newer S1H should have a benefit in sensor tech.
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Panasonic S1H vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Make | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Category | Pro Mirrorless | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2019-08-28 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
| Sensor size | Full frame | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor dimensions | 35.6 x 23.8mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor surface area | 847.3mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 24 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 3200 |
| Max boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW format | ||
| Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| AF center weighted | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detection focusing | ||
| Contract detection focusing | ||
| Phase detection focusing | ||
| Number of focus points | 225 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Leica L | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | - | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Max aperture | - | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
| Total lenses | 30 | - |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 3.2" | 3" |
| Resolution of screen | 2,330k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
| Viewfinder resolution | 5,760k dots | - |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.78x | - |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Highest silent shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | - |
| Continuous shooting rate | 9.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash range | no built-in flash | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Highest flash synchronize | 1/320 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 5952x3988 | 1280x720 |
| Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | None |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental sealing | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 1052 grams (2.32 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
| Physical dimensions | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 400 photographs | 220 photographs |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Dual | Single |
| Cost at launch | $3,998 | $297 |