Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony W690
FH6 | W690 |
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Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FH6
W690 | FH6 | |||
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Screen sizing | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony W690
FH6 | W690 | |||
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Released | January 2012 | February 2012 | Same generation | |
Manual focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical 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.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.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FH6 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH6 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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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 |