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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic FS15
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Released January 2009
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here is a extensive analysis of the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690, former being a Ultracompact while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap among the resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras posses the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS15 was introduced 4 years earlier than the W690 and that is a fairly large difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a concise view of how the FS15 matches up against the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony W690

 FS15 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FS15

 W690 FS15 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2009Fresher by 37 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony W690

 FS15 W690 
Focus manually Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither contains Touch friendly display

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS15 has got external dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") with a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the FS15 versus the W690.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FS15 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specs. The visual here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and W690.

As you can plainly see, the two cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to provide you with greater detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The older FS15 will be behind when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic FS15
Portrait photography with Sony W690
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
34
decent megapixels (16MP)
features face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Sports photography information
Sony W690 Sports photography information
25
image stabilization (Optical)
low frames per second (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
features tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
51
has built in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
decent megapixels (16MP)
flash built-in
reasonably wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FS15
Landscape photography with Sony W690
28
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual mode
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse function
43
reasonably wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not available
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS15 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (29mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
31
reasonably wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS15 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2009-01-16 2012-02-28
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - 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 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
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 mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 29-145mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range - 3.30 m
Flash modes Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 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 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 136 grams (0.30 lb) 142 grams (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") 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 - 220 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/MMC/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $180 $297