Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W690

Here is a extended overview of the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was introduced 3 years before the W690 and that is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before diving right into a in-depth comparison, here is a short highlight of how the FP3 scores vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you're going to have to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 has external measurements of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic FP3 vs Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FP3 compared to the W690.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it is very hard to see the gap between sensor sizing only by reviewing a spec sheet. The visual here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FP3 and W690.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to offer you greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The older FP3 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.