Panasonic S3 vs Sony W690
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
- 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
- Launched January 2011
(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
- Launched February 2012
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Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic S3 and Sony W690, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the S3 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very well matched and they possess the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe S3 was manufactured 13 months prior to the W690 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before we go straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick view of how the S3 scores against the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.
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Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The entire galleries are provided at Panasonic S3 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic S3 over the Sony W690
| S3 | W690 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic S3
| W690 | S3 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | February 2012 |  | January 2011 | Fresher by 13 months |
| Display sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic S3 and Sony W690
| S3 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Lack of manual focusing | ||
| Display type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed display |
| Display resolution | 230k |  | 230k | The same display resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither features selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Neither features Touch display |
Panasonic S3 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Panasonic S3 enjoys outer dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") along with a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony W690 has measurements 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 consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that time. The following is the front view size comparison of the S3 versus the W690.
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the S3 and W690 is 96 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic S3 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the S3 and W690.
To sum up, each of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony W690 to resolve greater detail due to its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop images a little more aggressively. The older S3 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic S3 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-S3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2011-01-05 | 2012-02-28 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | Venus Engine IV | BIONZ |
| Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
| Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
| Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
| Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 14 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Lowest native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW images | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 11 | - |
| Cross type focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximum aperture | f/3.1-5.6 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focusing distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 230k dots | 230k dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch function | ||
| Display tech | TFT LCD | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Slowest shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
| Maximum shutter speed | 1/1600 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting rate | 2.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Change white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Built-in flash | ||
| Flash distance | 3.30 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| 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 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
| Video format | MPEG-4 | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 117 gr (0.26 lb) | 142 gr (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
| DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 250 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BN |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse shooting | ||
| 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 |
| Retail pricing | $110 | $297 |