Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
- Released July 2010
(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
- Released February 2012
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Overview
Below, we are reviewing the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very comparable and they come with the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe FX700 was released 19 months earlier than the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before going through a in depth comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FX700 grades vs the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX700 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony W690
FX700 | W690 | |||
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Focus manually | Very exact focusing | |||
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FX700
W690 | FX700 | |||
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Released | February 2012 | July 2010 | More recent by 19 months |
Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W690
FX700 | W690 | |||
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Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimension | 3" | 3" | Identical display size | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Equal display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither contains selfie screen |
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
In case you're aiming to lug around your camera, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 has got outside dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") along with a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst 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).
Check the Panasonic FX700 versus Sony W690 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view physical size comparison of the FX700 and the W690.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor measurements merely by checking out specifications. The graphic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FX700 and W690.
Plainly, both of those cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to show greater detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older FX700 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Released | 2010-07-21 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 14MP | 16MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Maximal aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 7.40 m | 3.30 m |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
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 sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 176 grams (0.39 pounds) | 142 grams (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") | 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 photos |
Form of battery | - | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $399 | $297 |