Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W690

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively similar and they possess the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was released 13 months prior to the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH2 scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FH2 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH2 comes with exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the FH2 and the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH2 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Normally, its difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing specifications. The photograph below might give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FH2 and W690.

To sum up, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony W690 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs a little more aggressively. The older FH2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.