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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
17
Overall
27
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 163g - 98 x 55 x 23mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally referred to as Lumix DMC-FS10
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic FH1 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was unveiled 12 months earlier than the H70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go right into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH1 scores versus the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH1 over the Sony H70

 FH1 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH1

 H70 FH1 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH1 and Sony H70

 FH1 H70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch display Neither provides Touch display

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH1 provides physical measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FH1 and the H70.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements purely by checking specifications. The graphic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and H70.

Plainly, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to resolve greater detail having an extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be behind in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH1 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
25
image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max fps very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FH1
Travel photography with Sony H70
58
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
low megapixels (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
does not posses selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
no manual exposure
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW format
missing Time Lapse function
43
quite wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH1 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
29
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic jack
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
does not posses selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Panasonic FH1 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH1 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Other name Lumix DMC-FS10 -
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 6.80 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 163g (0.36 lb) 194g (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
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 model - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at release $150 $199