Panasonic ZS80 vs Sony W690

Let's look closer at the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W690, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS80 (20MP) and W690 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS80 was manufactured 6 years later than the W690 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go through a in depth comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the ZS80 grades against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic ZS80 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS80 provides external measurements of 112mm x 69mm x 42mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.7") along with a weight of 327 grams (0.72 lbs) while the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic ZS80 and Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the ZS80 and the W690.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS80 and W690 is 86 and 95 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing merely by checking specs. The photograph here might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS80 and W690.

All in all, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should anticipate the Panasonic ZS80 to give more detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more recent ZS80 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.