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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690

Portability
92 Imaging
42 Features
48 Overall
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Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690 front
Portability
95 Imaging
39 Features
32 Overall
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 Key Specs

Panasonic ZS30
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-480mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 198g - 105 x 59 x 28mm
  • Announced January 2013
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ40
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS25
  • Successor is Panasonic ZS35
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
  • Released February 2012
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 Overview

Its time to look more closely at the Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the ZS30 (18MP) and the W690 (16MP) is very similar and both cameras have the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The ZS30 was introduced 11 months after the W690 which means that they are of a similar generation. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the ZS30 scores vs the W690 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS30 over the Sony W690

          

          

            
 ZS30 W690 
ReleasedJanuary 2013February 2012More modern by 11 months
Display resolution920k230kCrisper display (+690k dot)
Touch display  Easily navigate
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Sony W690 over the Panasonic ZS30

          

          

            
 W690 ZS30 
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Panasonic ZS30 and Sony W690

          

          

            
 ZS30 W690 
Focus manually  No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display size
Selfie screen  Neither features selfie screen
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 Physical Comparison

          

          

            
For those who are going to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS30 enjoys outside dimensions of 105mm x 59mm x 28mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 198 grams (0.44 lbs) and the Sony W690 has specifications 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that moment. Following is a front view scale comparison of the ZS30 versus the W690.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the ZS30 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
In many cases, it is difficult to visualize the gap between sensor sizes only by reviewing specifications. The pic below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the ZS30 and W690.
Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic ZS30 to deliver extra detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively. The more recent ZS30 provides an edge in sensor technology.

            Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Portrait photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Portrait photography camera
33
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 can't use external flash
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
34
 resolution is good (16MP)
 includes face detect focusing
 no manual focus
 manual exposure not possible
 cannot use external flash
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Street photography highlights
Sony W690 Street photography highlights
66
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 supports touch focus
 lighter than competitors in class (198 grams)
 no moving screen
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
57
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 screen does not articulate
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Sports photography factors
Sony W690 Sports photography factors
46
 amazing zoom range (24-480mm  20.0 x zoom)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18MP)
 offers tracking autofocus
 low max shutter speed (1/1,200s)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 low battery power (260 per charge)
 no phase detect auto focus
40
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 includes tracking focus
 low frames per second (1.0 frames/s)
 no shutter priority
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Panasonic ZS30
Travel photography with Sony W690
69
 lighter than competitors in class (198g)
 supports touch focus
 resolution is good (18MP)
 has built in flash
 relatively wide (24mm)
 great zoom (480mm)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
68
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 quite wide (25mm)
 great zoom (250mm)
 lack of Time Lapse function
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison
 Panasonic ZS30 as a Landscape photography camera
 Sony W690 as a Landscape photography camera
44
 relatively wide (24mm)
 good sized screen (3")
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (18 megapixels)
 manual focus not available
 fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
 no RAW format
 low battery power (260 CIPA)
 doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
 quite wide (25mm)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 resolution is good (16 megapixels)
 no manual focus
 cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 manual exposure not possible
 sensor  is very small (1/2.3")
 has no RAW files
 lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison
Panasonic ZS30 Vlogging factors
Sony W690 Vlogging factors
35
 relatively wide (24mm)
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
 lighter than competitors in class (198g)
 somewhat slow max aperture (f3.3)
 doesn't contain selfie friendly display
 doesn't have external microphone jack
31
 quite wide (25mm)
 built in image stabilization (Optical)
 includes face detect focusing
 slow max aperture (f3.3)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
 lack of mic socket
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Panasonic ZS30 vs Sony W690 Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic ZS30 and Sony W690
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS30 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-TZ40 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2012-02-28
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.17 x 4.55mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 28.1mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9 4:3 and  16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4896 x 3672 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW images    
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 23 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 24-480mm (20.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.3-6.4 f/3.3-5.9
Macro focus distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.8 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 920k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
Display technology - ClearPhoto TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 15s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/1200s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range 6.40 m 3.30 m
Flash modes 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
Supported 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 file format MPEG-4, AVCHD MPEG-4
Mic port    
Headphone port    
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 sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 198 gr (0.44 pounds) 142 gr (0.31 pounds)
Physical 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 photographs 220 photographs
Form of battery 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 shooting    
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Retail cost $250 $297