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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic FH8
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
  • 123g - 96 x 57 x 19mm
  • Released 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
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a comprehensive assessment of the Panasonic FH8 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is relatively comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was released around the same time to the W690 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a thorough comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH8 scores versus the W690 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH8 over the Sony W690

 FH8 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FH8

 W690 FH8 

Common features in the Panasonic FH8 and Sony W690

 FH8 W690 
AnnouncedJanuary 2012February 2012Same generation
Focus manually No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH8 provides external measurements of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") having a weight of 123 grams (0.27 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).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the FH8 and the W690.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by checking out a spec sheet. The photograph underneath will help provide you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the FH8 and W690.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs though you might want to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Portrait photography information
Sony W690 Portrait photography information
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has face detection focusing
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detection autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH8 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
63
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition (123g)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
69
lighter than competition (123g)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
68
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH8 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
43
rather wide (24mm)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH8
Vlogging with Sony W690
33
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
lighter than competition (123 grams)
slow maximum aperture (f2.5)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have external microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection autofocus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone port
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Panasonic FH8 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH8 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2012-01-09 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 23 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.5-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 4cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT Color LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 8 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 5.60 m 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4 MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 123 grams (0.27 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 96 x 57 x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images 220 images
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Cost at release $149 $297