Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W690
Portability
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
92 Imaging
37 Features
46 Overall
40
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
36
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W690 Key Specs
Panasonic ZS20
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
- 206g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
- Announced April 2012
- Alternative Name is Lumix DMC-TZ30
- Superseded the Panasonic ZS15
- Replacement is Panasonic ZS25
Sony W690
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(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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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Following is a in depth assessment of the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the ZS20 (14MP) and the W690 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (1/2.3").
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Before diving straight into a thorough comparison, below is a concise view of how the ZS20 grades against the W690 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS20 over the Sony W690
| ZS20 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen resolution | 460k |  | 230k | Crisper screen (+230k dot) |
| Touch friendly screen |  | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic ZS20
| W690 | ZS20 |
|---|
Common features in the Panasonic ZS20 and Sony W690
| ZS20 | W690 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2012 |  | February 2012 | Same generation |
| Focus manually |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 3" | Equivalent screen measurement |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen |
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison
When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic ZS20 has physical measurements of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 206 grams (0.45 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has proportions of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).
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Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the ZS20 versus the W690.
Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the ZS20 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it can be hard to visualise the contrast in sensor sizes simply by going through a spec sheet. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the ZS20 and W690.
As you can see, both of those cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony W690 to provide more detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS20
Portrait photography with Sony W690
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with face detection autofocus
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with focus via touch
lighter than others in class (206g)
no moving screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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amazing zoom range (24-480mm 20.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
lacks phase detect auto focus
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
continuous shooting slow (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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lighter than others in class (206 grams)
comes with focus via touch
decent megapixels (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
reasonably wide (24mm)
very long zoom (480mm)
missing Time Lapse function
bad battery pack (260 CIPA)
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
pretty wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape photography with Panasonic ZS20
Landscape photography with Sony W690
reasonably wide (24mm)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (14MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
bad battery pack (260 per charge)
missing Time Lapse function
pretty wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
manual exposure not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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reasonably wide (24mm)
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
great video quality (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others in class (206g)
slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing mic port
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection autofocus
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Panasonic ZS20 vs Sony W690 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS20 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 |
| Also referred to as | Lumix DMC-TZ30 | - |
| Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-04-26 | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 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 | 100 | 80 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Continuous autofocus | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Selective autofocus | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Autofocus multi area | ||
| Autofocus live view | ||
| Face detection focus | ||
| Contract detection focus | ||
| Phase detection focus | ||
| Number of focus points | 23 | - |
| Cross focus points | - | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 24-480mm (20.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Maximal aperture | f/3.3-6.4 | f/3.3-5.9 |
| Macro focus distance | 3cm | 5cm |
| Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Screen size | 3" | 3" |
| Screen resolution | 460k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Screen tech | - | ClearPhoto TFT LCD display |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 15s | 30s |
| Max shutter speed | 1/2000s | 1/1600s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 10.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
| Set white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | 6.40 m | 3.30 m |
| Flash modes | 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 | ||
| Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (220 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
| Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 206 grams (0.45 lb) | 142 grams (0.31 lb) |
| Dimensions | 105 x 59 x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" 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 | 260 pictures | 220 pictures |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | 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 |
| Storage slots | One | One |
| Launch pricing | $349 | $297 |