Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W690

Below is a in-depth analysis of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was manufactured 13 months earlier than the W690 which makes them a generation apart from each other. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go into a detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the FH27 scores against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic FH27 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has exterior dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) while the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Following is a front view dimension comparison of the FH27 against the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH27 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

In many cases, its tough to visualise the contrast between sensor measurements merely by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH27 and W690.

Clearly, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact resolution and you can expect similar quality of images however you should really consider the launch date of the products into consideration. The older FH27 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.