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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70

Portability
93
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH20
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 178g - 100 x 56 x 28mm
  • Introduced January 2010
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS30
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
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's examine more closely at the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH20 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

Photography Glossary

The FH20 was released 12 months earlier than the H70 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summation of how the FH20 grades versus the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH20 over the Sony H70

 FH20 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH20

 H70 FH20 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH20 and Sony H70

 FH20 H70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH20 comes with exterior dimensions of 100mm x 56mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") along with a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Contrast the Panasonic FH20 versus Sony H70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the FH20 compared to the H70.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH20 and H70 is 93 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very hard to picture the contrast between sensor dimensions only by reading technical specs. The picture underneath will provide you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH20 and H70.

As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to offer you extra detail as a result of its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images much more aggressively. The more aged FH20 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
28
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
30
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH20
Sports photography with Sony H70
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max fps low (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
64
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great zoom (250mm)
lack of Timelapse function
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
37
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
lack of manual focus
cannot swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH20 Vlogging factors
Sony H70 Vlogging factors
28
decently wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.3)
does not contain selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic port
29
decently wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of microphone jack
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Panasonic FH20 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH20 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH20 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS30 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60s 30s
Highest shutter speed 1/1600s 1/1600s
Continuous shooting speed 5.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 5.80 m (Auto ISO) 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone 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
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 178 gr (0.39 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 100 x 56 x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 model - NP-BG1
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
Storage slots 1 1
Price at launch $179 $199