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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
39
Features
34
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH27
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-224mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
  • 152g - 99 x 57 x 28mm
  • Launched January 2011
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH27 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively similar and they use the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH27 was released about the same time to the H70 and they are of a similar generation. The two cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the FH27 matches up vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH27 over the Sony H70

 FH27 H70 
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH27

 H70 FH27 

Common features in the Panasonic FH27 and Sony H70

 FH27 H70 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar generation
Manually focus Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH27 has outer dimensions of 99mm x 57mm x 28mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.1") with a weight of 152 grams (0.34 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the FH27 versus the H70.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH27 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it's difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading a spec sheet. The pic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the FH27 and H70.

As you can see, both the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the identical MP and you should expect similar quality of pictures though you have to factor the release date of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good MP (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
no manual exposure
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
63
built in image stabilization (Optical)
features touch to focus
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FH27
Sports photography with Sony H70
40
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
comes with tracking autofocus
max frames per second low (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
max fps low (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
68
features touch to focus
good MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
relatively wide (28mm)
missing Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.3)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH27 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
43
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
manual mode not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
missing Time Lapse function
43
fairly wide (25mm)
nice screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
no manual focus
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH27 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
32
relatively wide (28mm)
screen is touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
slow max aperture (f3.3)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
29
fairly wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have microphone port
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Panasonic FH27 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH27 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH27 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine VI 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 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-224mm (8.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/3.3-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display tech TFT Touch Screen LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 5.80 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (24 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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 152g (0.34 lbs) 194g (0.43 lbs)
Dimensions 99 x 57 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 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 250 pictures -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Pricing at launch $229 $199