Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690

Following is a complete analysis of the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS10 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The ZS10 was released 13 months prior to the W690 making them a generation away from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting right into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief summation of how the ZS10 scores vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS10 Gallery and Sony W690 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic ZS10 has outside measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 219 grams (0.48 lbs) and 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).

Look at the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W690 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view scale comparison of the ZS10 vs the W690.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the ZS10 and W690 is 91 and 95 respectively.

More often than not, it is very tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes simply by checking technical specs. The pic here might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the ZS10 and W690.

As you can tell, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You should anticipate the Sony W690 to give greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a good deal more aggressively. The more aged ZS10 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor technology.