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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690

Portability
91
Imaging
37
Features
46
Overall
40
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95
Imaging
39
Features
32
Overall
36

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS10
(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
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 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").

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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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS10 over the Sony W690

 ZS10 W690 
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic ZS10

 W690 ZS10 
LaunchedFebruary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months

Common features in the Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W690

 ZS10 W690 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display size3"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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 size comparison

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

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Portrait photography factors
Sony W690 Portrait photography factors
30
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
34
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
includes face detect autofocus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Street photography details
Sony W690 Street photography details
65
built in image stabilization (Optical)
boasts touch focus
lighter than competition in class (219g)
fixed screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Sports photography details
Sony W690 Sports photography details
47
amazing zoom range (24-384mm 16.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
includes tracking autofocus
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
lack of phase detect auto focus
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Travel photography features
Sony W690 Travel photography features
67
lighter than competition in class (219 grams)
boasts touch focus
decent megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
very long reach (384mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
terrible battery pack (260 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 Landscape photography details
Sony W690 Landscape photography details
42
rather wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
terrible battery pack (260 CIPA)
lack of Time Lapse mode
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic ZS10 as a Vlogging camera
Sony W690 as a Vlogging camera
34
rather wide (24mm)
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Optical)
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competition in class (219g)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of external mic jack
31
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect autofocus
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.3)
display is not selfie friendly
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing mic jack
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Panasonic ZS10 vs Sony W690 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS10 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
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