Clicky

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70

Portability
97
Imaging
40
Features
26
Overall
34
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH10
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • 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
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
  • Revealed January 2011
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 Overview

Below is a extensive comparison of the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by brands Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH10 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very comparable and they possess the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards

The FH10 was announced 2 years later than the H70 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the FH10 grades against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month
	
	

Reasons to pick Panasonic FH10 over the Sony H70

 FH10 H70 
RevealedJanuary 2013January 2011More recent by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH10

 H70 FH10 
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH10 and Sony H70

 FH10 H70 
Manual focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kEqual display resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera frequently, you should consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH10 offers outer dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the FH10 against the H70.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the FH10 and H70 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements only by checking out specs. The graphic here should provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH10 and H70.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same exact resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you have to consider the release date of the cameras into account. The more modern FH10 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
30
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
30
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
cannot use external flash
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

Street Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
64
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
Photography Glossary

Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH10
Sports photography with Sony H70
41
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
provides tracking autofocus
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms

Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH10 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (103g)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (26mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not posses selfie friendly screen
slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
really wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban

Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Landscape photography highlights
Sony H70 Landscape photography highlights
39
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
can't switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
does not have Time Lapse mode
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone

Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH10 Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (26mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
slow max aperture (f2.8)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external microphone socket
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic jack
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music video

Panasonic FH10 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH10 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH10 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Powered by - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points - 9
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 26-130mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7" 3"
Screen resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shutter speed 1.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 4.40 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lbs) 194 grams (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 18mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 life 260 pictures -
Battery format Battery Pack -
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, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $110 $199