Panasonic ZS5 vs Sony W690

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony W690, former being a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. There exists a considerable gap between the sensor resolutions of the ZS5 (12MP) and W690 (16MP) but both cameras boast the identical sensor sizing (1/2.3").

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The ZS5 was announced 20 months earlier than the W690 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both of the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the ZS5 grades vs the W690 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W690. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic ZS5 Gallery & Sony W690 Gallery.

For anybody who is intending to lug around your camera, you'll have to think about its weight and size. The Panasonic ZS5 enjoys outside dimensions of 103mm x 60mm x 32mm (4.1" x 2.4" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 214 grams (0.47 lbs) whilst the Sony W690 has specifications of 94mm x 56mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") along with a weight of 142 grams (0.31 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic ZS5 versus Sony W690 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is a front view size comparison of the ZS5 vs the W690.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability score of the ZS5 and W690 is 92 and 95 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The graphic here should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the ZS5 and W690.

Plainly, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different MP. You can expect the Sony W690 to offer more detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older ZS5 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.