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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
20
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic TS10
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.6) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Revealed January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FT10
Sony W690
(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
  • Introduced February 2012
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 Overview

Here, we are comparing the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W690, one being a Waterproof and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS10 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly close and both cameras have the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS10 was revealed 3 years prior to the W690 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the TS10 grades versus the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS10 over the Sony W690

 TS10 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic TS10

 W690 TS10 
IntroducedFebruary 2012January 2010Fresher by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W690

 TS10 W690 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly display Absent Touch friendly display

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry your camera often, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic TS10 comes with outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) and the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Compare the Panasonic TS10 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the TS10 versus the W690.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS10 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing purely by viewing specs. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the TS10 and W690.

All in all, both of the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to provide you with more detail because of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older TS10 will be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
28
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
34
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
weather proofing
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Sports photography features
Sony W690 Sports photography features
39
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proofing
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS10 Travel photography factors
Sony W690 Travel photography factors
61
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
does not have Timelapse mode
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
68
MP count decent (16MP)
has built in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (14MP)
weather proofing
manual focus not available
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
does not have Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
25
has image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
31
pretty wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focusing
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic jack
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Panasonic TS10 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS10 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Alternative name Lumix DMC-FT10 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2010-01-21 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 9 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.5-5.6 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.90 m 3.30 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 grams (0.41 pounds) 142 grams (0.31 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 63 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life - 220 photographs
Battery format - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $249 $297