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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic FP7
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 147g - 101 x 59 x 18mm
  • Announced January 2011
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
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W690, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FP7 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FP7 was manufactured 13 months prior to the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP7 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short summary of how the FP7 grades vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP7 over the Sony W690

 FP7 W690 
Display size3.5"3"Larger display (+0.5")
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FP7

 W690 FP7 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP7 and Sony W690

 FP7 W690 
Focus manually No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FP7 offers outer dimensions of 101mm x 59mm x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 147 grams (0.32 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP7 versus Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you select at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the FP7 against the W690.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP7 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be hard to envision the difference in sensor sizing just by seeing specifications. The graphic underneath might give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP7 and W690.

To sum up, both the cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of pictures however you would want to consider the production date of the cameras into account. The older FP7 will be behind when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Portrait photography details
Sony W690 Portrait photography details
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
34
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detect focusing
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Street photography camera
Sony W690 as a Street photography camera
60
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
more heavy than average (147 grams)
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
44
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
includes tracking focus
great battery (240 CIPA)
max fps low (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FP7 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
63
great battery (240 CIPA)
includes touch to focus
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than average (147 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
68
megapixel count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Landscape photography info
Sony W690 Landscape photography info
41
lovely big screen (3.5 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
great battery (240 shots)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Timelapse mode
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP7 Vlogging highlights
Sony W690 Vlogging highlights
29
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
wide angle not good (35mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have microphone jack
more heavy than average (147g)
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Panasonic FP7 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP7 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP7 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor 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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.5 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology TFT Touch Screen LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure 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 (24 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 147g (0.32 pounds) 142g (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 101 x 59 x 18mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 0.7") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 240 images 220 images
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
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
Launch cost $227 $297