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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
17
Overall
29
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic FP2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 151g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2010
Sony W690
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • 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 FP2 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are reviewing the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W690, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP2 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP2 was brought out 3 years before the W690 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP2 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a complete comparison, here is a short summation of how the FP2 grades versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP2 over the Sony W690

 FP2 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FP2

 W690 FP2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 26 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FP2 and Sony W690

 FP2 W690 
Focus manually No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither comes with Touch friendly display

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FP2 comes with external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 151 grams (0.33 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 FP2 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view proportions comparison of the FP2 vs the W690.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FP2 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is tough to visualize the difference in sensor dimensions merely by viewing specs. The pic underneath should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FP2 and W690.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to result in more detail having its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics way more aggressively. The more aged FP2 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
28
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
manual exposure not possible
can't use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
supports face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP2 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
55
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
35
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
max fps low (5.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
56
MP count decent (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have Timelapse recording
more heavy than others in class (151 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
33
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not possible
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
43
relatively wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP2 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not great (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
more heavy than others in class (151g)
31
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FP2 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP2 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2010-01-06 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 9 -
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 5.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 151g (0.33 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 220 photographs
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at launch $80 $297