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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
  • Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a detailed overview of the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively similar and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was brought out 13 months prior to the W690 which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the FH5 scores versus the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony W690

 FH5 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FH5

 W690 FH5 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2011Newer by 13 months
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W690

 FH5 W690 
Manual focus No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen Neither features Touch screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that time. The following is the front view scale comparison of the FH5 and the W690.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is very tough to visualize the gap between sensor dimensions just by reviewing specifications. The picture here will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FH5 and W690.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files however you need to consider the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged FH5 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FH5
Portrait photography with Sony W690
34
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features face detect autofocus
no manual focus
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
provides face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with touch to focus
lighter than others in class (121g)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH5
Sports photography with Sony W690
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
71
lighter than others in class (121g)
comes with touch to focus
good megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
missing Timelapse function
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
38
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
small sensor (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Sony W690
33
quite wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
lighter than others in class (121g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detection focus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone support
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting rate 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 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 data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 260 images 220 images
Type of battery 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 shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at launch $169 $297