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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 front
Portability
63
Imaging
40
Features
53
Overall
45

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 26-130mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 18mm
  • Released January 2013
Panasonic FZ70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
  • Introduced July 2013
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 Overview

Below is a comprehensive review of the Panasonic FH10 versus Panasonic FZ70, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom and both are built by Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is very similar and they come with the same exact sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH10 was launched 6 months prior to the FZ70 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH10 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the FH10 matches up against the FZ70 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Panasonic FZ70

 FH10 FZ70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Panasonic FH10

 FZ70 FH10 
Focus manually More exact focusing
Display sizing3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")
Display resolution460k230kCrisper display (+230k dot)

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FZ70

 FH10 FZ70 
IntroducedJanuary 2013July 2013Similar generation
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 Physical Comparison

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Panasonic FZ70 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") having a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising during that time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the FH10 vs the FZ70.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and FZ70 is 97 and 63 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by going over specifications. The photograph below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH10 and FZ70.

To sum up, each of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same MP therefore you should expect similar quality of pictures though you will want to factor the production date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Portrait photography advice
30
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
56
manual focus
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography info
Panasonic FZ70 Street photography info
64
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
49
has image stabilization (Optical)
exports RAW files
no moving screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Sports photography advice
Panasonic FZ70 Sports photography advice
41
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking focus
low fps (1.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
55
amazing zoom range (20-1200mm 60.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
supports tracking autofocus
good battery power (400 per charge)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic FZ70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others in class (103 grams)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
built-in flash
really wide (26mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
55
good battery power (400 per charge)
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (20mm)
great zoom (1200mm)
does not have Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic FZ70 Landscape photography highlights
39
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse function
54
manual focus
fairly wide (20mm)
good sized screen (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
exports RAW files
good battery power (400 per charge)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
Panasonic FZ70 Vlogging details
31
really wide (26mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others in class (103g)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
26
fairly wide (20mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
does not have external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (606 grams)
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Panasonic FH10 vs Panasonic FZ70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Panasonic FZ70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
General Information
Company Panasonic Panasonic
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2013-01-07 2013-07-18
Body design Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD CMOS
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 16MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Maximum boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points - 23
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 20-1200mm (60.0x)
Highest aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/2.8-5.9
Macro focus distance 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 460 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT LCD TFT Screen LCD Display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 202 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage - 100%
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 8 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/2000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 1.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation - Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 4.40 m 13.50 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 gr (0.23 lbs) 606 gr (1.34 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 41
DXO Color Depth score not tested 19.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.8
DXO Low light score not tested 171
Other
Battery life 260 photos 400 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 secs)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $110 $300