Panasonic FP1 vs Sony W690

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the FP1 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP1 was revealed 3 years earlier than the W690 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP1 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FP1 scores versus the W690 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are available at Panasonic FP1 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP1 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 151 grams (0.33 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Analyze the Panasonic FP1 and Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the FP1 against the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FP1 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, it is hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP1 and W690.

As you have seen, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to resolve extra detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also help you crop pics way more aggressively. The older FP1 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.