Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W690

Following is a extended overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively well matched and they use the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 5 months earlier than the W690 and they are of a similar generation. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the FH7 grades against the W690 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic FH7 enjoys outside measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view measurement comparison of the FH7 against the W690.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH7 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Quite often, its hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specs. The image underneath may offer you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and W690.

All in all, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same megapixels and you should expect similar quality of photos though you should take the release date of the products into consideration.