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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370 front
Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
25
Overall
31

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 Key Specs

Panasonic FH2
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
  • 121g - 94 x 54 x 19mm
  • Announced January 2011
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony W370
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 34-238mm (F3.6-5.6) lens
  • 179g - 100 x 57 x 26mm
  • Launched January 2010
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 Overview

Following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony W370, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the W370 (14MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras posses the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH2 was launched 13 months after the W370 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before diving straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple overview of how the FH2 scores against the W370 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony W370

 FH2 W370 
LaunchedJanuary 2011January 2010More modern by 13 months

Reasons to pick Sony W370 over the Panasonic FH2

 W370 FH2 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony W370

 FH2 W370 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to carry around your camera often, you have to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH2 provides physical dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") and a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony W370 has sizing of 100mm x 57mm x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 179 grams (0.39 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony W370 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FH2 versus the W370.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FH2 and W370 is 96 and 94 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image underneath should give you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH2 and W370.

Plainly, each of the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same exact MP therefore you should expect similar quality of files though you should consider the production date of the products into consideration. The newer FH2 will have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography information
Sony W370 Portrait photography information
33
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
28
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FH2
Street photography with Sony W370
67
image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than competitors in class (121g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography highlights
Sony W370 Sports photography highlights
43
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
painfully slow continuous shooting (4.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
34
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography information
Sony W370 Travel photography information
72
better than average battery life (270 per charge)
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
features focus via touch
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
does not feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
58
good resolution (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
no Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography info
Sony W370 Landscape photography info
41
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
better than average battery life (270 CIPA)
focusing manually not possible
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
lack of manual exposure
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
does not have Timelapse recording
37
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (14MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
lack of manual mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging factors
Sony W370 Vlogging factors
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
lighter than competitors in class (121 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.1)
does not feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have microphone port
25
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not the best (34mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.6)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
no mic socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony W370 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony W370
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W370
Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-01-05 2010-01-07
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV -
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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14MP 14MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4320 x 3240 4320 x 3240
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 34-238mm (7.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.6-5.6
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60s 2s
Max shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames/s 2.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 5.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow syncro
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 format Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 179 gr (0.39 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 100 x 57 x 26mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 270 photographs -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 sec or 10 sec, portrait1/ portrait2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC, Memory Stick Duo/Pro Duo/ Pro HG-Duo, Internal
Card slots Single Single
Cost at release $149 $230