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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
39
Features
43
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic TS5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-128mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 214g - 110 x 67 x 29mm
  • Revealed July 2013
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FT5
  • Old Model is Panasonic TS4
  • Later Model is Panasonic TS6
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
  • Launched February 2012
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony W690, former being a Waterproof while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the TS5 (16MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly similar and both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The TS5 was manufactured 17 months later than the W690 making them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the TS5 matches up against the W690 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic TS5 over the Sony W690

 TS5 W690 
LaunchedJuly 2013February 2012More recent by 17 months
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic TS5

 W690 TS5 

Common features in the Panasonic TS5 and Sony W690

 TS5 W690 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"3"Same display dimensions
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch display Missing Touch display

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic TS5 has exterior dimensions of 110mm x 67mm x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) while the Sony W690 has dimensions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic TS5 versus Sony W690 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising during that time. Here is a front view size comparison of the TS5 against the W690.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the TS5 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to envision the contrast between sensor measurements purely by reading specifications. The photograph below will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the TS5 and W690.

To sum up, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same MP therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you would want to take the age of the products into consideration. The more modern TS5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
31
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
external flash not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Street photography info
Sony W690 Street photography info
61
image stabilization (Optical)
weather sealing
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W690 as a Sports photography camera
47
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has tracking autofocus
weather sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/1,300 seconds)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic TS5 as a Travel photography camera
Sony W690 as a Travel photography camera
72
good battery life (370 per charge)
weather sealing
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic TS5 Landscape photography information
Sony W690 Landscape photography information
51
decently wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
weather sealing
good battery life (370 CIPA)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
no RAW format
43
decently wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
no manual control
small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic TS5
Vlogging with Sony W690
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
doesn't have external mic port
31
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not have selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic TS5 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic TS5 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-TS5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Also called Lumix DMC-FT5 -
Class Waterproof Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2013-07-12 2012-02-28
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS 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 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-128mm (4.6x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest 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 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech TFT LCD ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Max shutter speed 1/1300 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 5.60 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 exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 30 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 214g (0.47 lb) 142g (0.31 lb)
Physical dimensions 110 x 67 x 29mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") 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 370 pictures 220 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model DMW-BCM13 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
Storage slots Single Single
Cost at release $350 $297