Panasonic FH1 vs Sony WX70

Here, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the FH1 (12MP) and WX70 (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH1 was launched 3 years prior to the WX70 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH1 matches up vs the WX70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH1 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH1 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.

For anybody who is going to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH1 comes with outer measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 23mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 163 grams (0.36 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has specifications of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FH1 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the FH1 vs the WX70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH1 and WX70 is 95 and 97 respectively.

Usually, its hard to picture the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The photograph below will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH1 and WX70.

As you can see, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different resolution. You can count on the Sony WX70 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop photographs way more aggressively. The older FH1 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor innovation.