Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 159g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
- Released January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS35
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Overview
Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH25 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

The FH25 was released 13 months prior to the W690 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before getting right into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the FH25 matches up versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH25 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W690
FH25 | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FH25
W690 | FH25 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W690
FH25 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focusing | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Exact same screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is planning to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH25 features outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions 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 FH25 vs Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing at the time. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the FH25 against the W690.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FH25 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Often, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by looking at technical specs. The photograph here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH25 and W690.
As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution so you can expect similar quality of photos though you will need to consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH25 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Also Known as | Lumix DMC-FS35 | - |
Class | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine VI | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 11 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 28-224mm (8.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of display | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display technology | TFT Screen LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting speed | 4.0 frames per second | 1.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.80 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720p (24 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Mic input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 pounds) | 142g (0.31 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 99 x 57 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 220 photographs |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $180 | $297 |