Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400 (Bump to 12800)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 28-200mm (F2.0-5.9) lens
- 192g - 103 x 62 x 28mm
- Revealed November 2013
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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 LF1 vs Sony W690 Overview
Below, we will be evaluating the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There is a substantial difference between the image resolutions of the LF1 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) and the LF1 (1/1.7") and W690 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor sizes.

The LF1 was announced 22 months later than the W690 which makes the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple overview of how the LF1 scores versus the W690 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic LF1 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony W690
LF1 | W690 | |||
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Released | November 2013 | ![]() | February 2012 | More recent by 22 months |
Manually focus | ![]() | Very accurate focus | ||
Screen resolution | 920k | ![]() | 230k | Clearer screen (+690k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic LF1
W690 | LF1 |
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Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony W690
LF1 | W690 | |||
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Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither includes Touch screen |
Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
If you're going to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic LF1 features exterior measurements of 103mm x 62mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 192 grams (0.42 lbs) whilst 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).
Compare the Panasonic LF1 versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you choose at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the LF1 versus the W690.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the LF1 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading through specifications. The visual here should give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the LF1 and W690.
Plainly, each of the cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The LF1 having a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh easier and the Sony W690 will resolve extra detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures much more aggressively. The younger LF1 is going to have an edge with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Revealed | 2013-11-26 | 2012-02-28 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/1.7" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 7.44 x 5.58mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 41.5mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 12MP | 16MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Max boosted ISO | 12800 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 23 | - |
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-200mm (7.1x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.0-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focus range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 4.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Type of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Screen resolution | 920k dots | 230k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Screen technology | TFT Color LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | None |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shooting rate | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 7.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 1280 x 720p (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
Mic support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | 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 | 192 gr (0.42 pounds) | 142 gr (0.31 pounds) |
Dimensions | 103 x 62 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 52 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 20.8 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 11.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 211 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 250 photographs | 220 photographs |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | - | NP-BN |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch price | $500 | $297 |