Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W690

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Panasonic FS25 vs Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a sizable difference between the resolutions of the FS25 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS25 was introduced 4 years prior to the W690 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FS25 grades vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS25 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS25 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to carry your camera, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS25 comes with external dimensions of 97mm x 58mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.3" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 148 grams (0.33 lbs) while the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the FS25 versus the W690.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the FS25 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual below may provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS25 and W690.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony W690 to deliver more detail using its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The older FS25 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor tech.