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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690

Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
29
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic TS2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 188g - 99 x 63 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FT2
  • Superseded the Panasonic TS1
  • Replacement is Panasonic TS3
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
  • Announced February 2012
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 Overview

The following is a extended comparison of the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony W690, former is a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the TS2 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS2 was launched 3 years prior to the W690 which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a complete comparison, here is a simple summation of how the TS2 matches up vs the W690 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS2 over the Sony W690

 TS2 W690 

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic TS2

 W690 TS2 
AnnouncedFebruary 2012January 2010Newer by 25 months
Display size3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic TS2 and Sony W690

 TS2 W690 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Lack of Touch display

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

If you're going to travel with your camera regularly, you will want to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic TS2 has got outside measurements of 99mm x 63mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.5" x 0.9") and a weight of 188 grams (0.41 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has sizing of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Check the Panasonic TS2 versus Sony W690 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are utilising at that time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the TS2 and the W690.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS2 and W690 is 93 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is hard to see the gap between sensor dimensions merely by reviewing specifications. The pic here might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the TS2 and W690.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony W690 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos way more aggressively. The more aged TS2 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Portrait photography info
Sony W690 Portrait photography info
28
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not available
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has face detection focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
no external flash support
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
62
has image stabilization (Optical)
environment sealing
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Sports photography info
Sony W690 Sports photography info
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low maximum shutter speed (1/1,300 seconds)
low fps (2.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Travel photography details
Sony W690 Travel photography details
67
environment sealing
sensor resolution is decent (14MP)
has built in flash
really wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
68
resolution is good (16MP)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS2 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
40
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (14 megapixels)
environment sealing
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
manual mode not available
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic TS2 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
28
really wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focus
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone socket
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Panasonic TS2 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS2 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also called as Lumix DMC-FT2 -
Type Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-26 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine HD II 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 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display tech - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter rate 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.10 m 3.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 188 gr (0.41 lbs) 142 gr (0.31 lbs)
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 Overall 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 pictures
Battery type - Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
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 $350 $297