Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-384mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 219g - 105 x 58 x 33mm
- Announced January 2011
- Also Known as Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22
(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
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Overview
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").
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe 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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony W690
ZS10 | W690 | |||
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Display resolution | 460k | 230k | Crisper display (+230k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic ZS10
W690 | ZS10 | |||
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Launched | February 2012 | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W690
ZS10 | W690 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focus | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
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.
Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
Also called as | Lumix DMC-TZ20 / Lumix DMC-TZ22 | - |
Category | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Announced | 2011-01-25 | 2012-02-28 |
Body design | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine FHD | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CMOS | 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 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Lowest native ISO | 80 | 80 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Cross type focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 24-384mm (16.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.3-5.9 |
Macro focusing range | 3cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dot | 230 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/4000s | 1/1600s |
Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | 5.00 m | 3.30 m |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | 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 | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 219 grams (0.48 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 105 x 58 x 33mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") | 94 x 56 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall 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 | 260 images | 220 images |
Style of battery | 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 feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail price | $350 | $297 |