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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
37
Features
33
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Released January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS16
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2012
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH2 (14MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH2 was introduced 13 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation away from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the FH2 matches up vs the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony WX70

 FH2 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FH2

 WX70 FH2 
LaunchedJanuary 2012January 2011More modern by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kSharper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX70

 FH2 WX70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH2 comes with exterior measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") having a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony WX70 has proportions of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") and a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH2 versus Sony WX70 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Here is a front view physical size comparison of the FH2 and the WX70.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH2 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference in sensor sizes merely by viewing specifications. The picture below may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the FH2 and WX70.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Sony WX70 to result in greater detail using its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more aged FH2 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Portrait photography factors
Sony WX70 Portrait photography factors
33
decent MP (14 megapixels)
includes face detect focus
lack of manual focus
no manual control
external flash not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
34
MP count good (16MP)
includes face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Street photography details
Sony WX70 Street photography details
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes focus via touch
lighter than average (121 grams)
no moving screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
68
built in image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch to focus
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Sports photography features
Sony WX70 Sports photography features
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14MP)
includes tracking focus
better than average battery (270 per charge)
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
44
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
includes tracking focus
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Travel photography info
Sony WX70 Travel photography info
72
better than average battery (270 per charge)
lighter than average (121g)
includes focus via touch
decent MP (14MP)
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than competition in class (114 grams)
provides touch to focus
MP count good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
does not posses selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Landscape photography highlights
Sony WX70 Landscape photography highlights
41
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (14 megapixels)
better than average battery (270 CIPA)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse recording
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH2 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
32
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
lighter than average (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic support
36
quite wide (25mm)
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
includes face detect focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not posses selfie friendly display
doesn't have microphone socket
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also called Lumix DMC-FS16 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Released 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230k dots 922k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121g (0.27 lbs) 114g (0.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
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 270 photographs 240 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots One One
Cost at release $149 $242