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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
38
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic FH25
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH25 over the Sony W690

 FH25 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FH25

 W690 FH25 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH25 and Sony W690

 FH25 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kExact 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH25
Portrait photography with Sony W690
34
good resolution (16MP)
has face detect focus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
offers face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Street photography information
Sony W690 Street photography information
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Sports photography features
Sony W690 Sports photography features
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow fps (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
offers tracking autofocus
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
65
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH25 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
38
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
small screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH25 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
31
quite wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not posses selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic socket
31
quite wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection autofocus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic FH25 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH25 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH25Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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