Panasonic FZ300 vs Sony W690

In this article, we are contrasting the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the FZ300 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The FZ300 was launched 3 years after the W690 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ300 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony W690 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the FZ300 grades against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ300 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FZ300 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ300 offers physical measurements of 132mm x 92mm x 117mm (5.2" x 3.6" x 4.6") accompanied by a weight of 691 grams (1.52 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FZ300 and Sony W690 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ300 versus the W690.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ300 and W690 is 59 and 95 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The image below might give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FZ300 and W690.

As you can see, the two cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to show more detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern FZ300 will have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.