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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(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
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
  • Released February 2012
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony W690

 FX700 W690 
Focus manually Very exact focusing
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FX700

 W690 FX700 
ReleasedFebruary 2012July 2010More recent by 19 months

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony W690

 FX700 W690 
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display size
Display resolution230k230kEqual 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).

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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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the FX700 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
38
you can focus manually
decent MP (14 megapixels)
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
supports face detection focusing
no manual focus
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Sony W690
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography advice
Sony W690 Travel photography advice
65
decent MP (14MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (24mm)
no Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
68
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
does not have Timelapse function
screen is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
49
you can focus manually
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
does not have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Vlogging features
Sony W690 Vlogging features
33
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
no external microphone jack
31
really wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection focusing
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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