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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
36
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic 3D1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-100mm (F3.9-5.7) lens
  • 193g - 108 x 58 x 24mm
  • Introduced November 2011
Sony W690
(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
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 Overview

Lets take a more detailed look at the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the 3D1 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The 3D1 was launched 3 months before the W690 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a full comparison, below is a short highlight of how the 3D1 scores against the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic 3D1 over the Sony W690

 3D1 W690 
Display dimension3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution460k230kSharper display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic 3D1

 W690 3D1 

Common features in the Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W690

 3D1 W690 
LaunchedNovember 2011February 2012Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic 3D1 provides exterior dimensions of 108mm x 58mm x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") and a weight of 193 grams (0.43 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic 3D1 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose during that time. Below is the front view over all size comparison of the 3D1 against the W690.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the 3D1 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very hard to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by checking a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the 3D1 and W690.

Clearly, both the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Sony W690 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively.

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
27
includes face detect focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features face detect focusing
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
61
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch focus
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
30
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes tracking focus
low max shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
low battery power (200 shots)
no phase detect auto focus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
59
comes with touch focus
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low battery power (200 shots)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
68
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
relatively wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
36
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen larger than average (3.5")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
manual exposure not available
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW format
low battery power (200 shots)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic 3D1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
34
reasonably wide (25mm)
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
slow maximum aperture (f3.9)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
doesn't have microphone socket
31
relatively wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
no mic socket
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Panasonic 3D1 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic 3D1 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-3D1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-11-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-100mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.9-5.7 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.5" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Full Touch Screen with AR coating ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate - 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 3.50 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 193g (0.43 lbs) 142g (0.31 lbs)
Dimensions 108 x 58 x 24mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 200 pictures 220 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Pricing at release $670 $297