Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W690
Portability
94 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
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94 Imaging
37 Features
32 Overall
35
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
Panasonic FX75
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(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
- 165g - 103 x 55 x 23mm
- Introduced June 2010
- Alternate Name is Lumix DMC-FX70
Sony W690
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(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
- Introduced February 2012
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Below is a in depth analysis of the Panasonic FX75 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX75 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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Before delving into a step-by-step comparison, here is a short introduction of how the FX75 scores vs the W690 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FX75 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX75 over the Sony W690
| FX75 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Touch friendly display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic FX75
| W690 | FX75 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Introduced | February 2012 |  | June 2010 | More recent by 21 months |
| Display dimensions | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX75 and Sony W690
| FX75 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you're planning to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX75 has outer measurements of 103mm x 55mm x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
See the Panasonic FX75 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the FX75 versus the W690.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the FX75 and W690 is 94 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is tough to visualise the gap in sensor measurements purely by going through specs. The graphic below will offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX75 and W690.
All in all, both of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to show more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics more aggressively. The older FX75 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FX75 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus by touch
fixed screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Panasonic FX75 Sports photography highlights
Sony W690 Sports photography highlights
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
has tracking focus
max fps very slow (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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comes with focus by touch
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Sony W690 Landscape photography highlights
rather wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
lack of Time Lapse recording
really wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse mode
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rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.2)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic port
really wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic support
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Panasonic FX75 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX75 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Otherwise known as | Lumix DMC-FX70 | - |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Introduced | 2010-06-01 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Venus Engine HD II | 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 | 14 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing 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 |
| Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Largest aperture | f/2.2-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen diagonal | 2.7" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch capability | ||
| Screen technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Integrated flash | ||
| Flash range | 7.40 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Mic support | ||
| Headphone support | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 165 gr (0.36 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 103 x 55 x 23mm (4.1" x 2.2" 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 shots |
| Battery style | - | 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/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Launch cost | $139 | $297 |
