Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70
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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FH2 Gallery & Sony WX70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH2 over the Sony WX70
FH2 | WX70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FH2
WX70 | FH2 | |||
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Launched | January 2012 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 13 months |
Screen size | 3" | ![]() | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper screen (+692k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FH2 and Sony WX70
FH2 | WX70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FH2 vs Sony WX70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH2 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 | |
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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 |