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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
  • Launched January 2012
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
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Overview

In this article, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and they come with the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH6 was revealed very close to the W690 and they are both of a similar generation. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving through a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the FH6 scores against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W690

 FH6 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FH6

 W690 FH6 
Screen sizing3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W690

 FH6 W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Missing Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH6 comes with physical measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the FH6 versus the W690.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to imagine the gap in sensor measurements simply by going through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and W690.

As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different resolution. You should count on the Sony W690 to provide extra detail because of its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs a little more aggressively.

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
33
decent MP (14MP)
supports face detection autofocus
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
34
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Street photography features
Sony W690 Street photography features
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (119 grams)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
39
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
great battery power (280 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Travel photography information
Sony W690 Travel photography information
70
great battery power (280 shots)
lighter than others in class (119g)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (24mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
68
good MP (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH6 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
41
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
great battery power (280 CIPA)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH6
Vlogging with Sony W690
32
reasonably wide (24mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
lighter than others in class (119g)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone support
31
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
display isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH6 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.60 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 119 gr (0.26 lb) 142 gr (0.31 lb)
Dimensions 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 280 photographs 220 photographs
Style 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 feature
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
Retail cost $129 $297