Panasonic FX78 vs Sony W690

Following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic FX78 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the FX78 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they use the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FX78 was announced 13 months prior to the W690 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX78 matches up vs the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX78 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX78 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you're planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX78 provides external measurements of 100mm x 55mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.8") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications 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 account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FX78 versus the W690.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FX78 and W690 is 95 and 95 respectively.

Often, its hard to see the gap between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the FX78 and W690.

As you have seen, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to offer you greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FX78 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.