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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690

Portability
92
Imaging
37
Features
55
Overall
44
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic LF1
(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
Sony W690
(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
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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.

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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.

Photography Glossary

        

Reasons to pick Panasonic LF1 over the Sony W690

 LF1 W690 
ReleasedNovember 2013February 2012More recent by 22 months
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Screen resolution920k230kClearer screen (+690k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic LF1

 W690 LF1 

Common features in the Panasonic LF1 and Sony W690

 LF1 W690 
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Portrait photography highlights
Sony W690 Portrait photography highlights
42
focusing manually
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
34
decent MP (16MP)
features face detection focus
no manual focus
no manual control
cannot use external flash
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Street photography advice
Sony W690 Street photography advice
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Sports photography advice
Sony W690 Sports photography advice
38
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers tracking autofocus
low MP (12MP)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
no phase detect AF
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
features tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic LF1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
64
has built in flash
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
missing Timelapse function
low MP (12MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
decent MP (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic LF1 Landscape photography advice
Sony W690 Landscape photography advice
54
focusing manually
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW formats
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
low MP (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor (1/1.7")
missing Timelapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
decent sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
very small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic LF1
Vlogging with Sony W690
36
reasonably wide (28mm)
great maximum aperture (f2.0)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detection focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
screen is not selfie friendly
missing external microphone support
31
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focus
sluggish max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external mic support
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Panasonic LF1 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic LF1 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-LF1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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