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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
36
Features
21
Overall
30
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 165g - 98 x 55 x 24mm
  • Launched January 2010
  • Additionally Known as Lumix DMC-FS11
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 FH3 vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FH3 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras boast the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH3 was introduced 12 months before the H70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the FH3 grades against the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony H70

 FH3 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH3

 H70 FH3 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2010More recent by 12 months
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H70

 FH3 H70 
Manually focus No manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kExact same display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FH3 enjoys external dimensions of 98mm x 55mm x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that moment. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the FH3 against the H70.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by looking at a spec sheet. The photograph below should give you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH3 and H70.

Clearly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to resolve greater detail using its extra 2MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics more aggressively. The older FH3 is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Portrait photography features
Sony H70 Portrait photography features
28
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
decent MP (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH3 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Sports photography highlights
Sony H70 Sports photography highlights
34
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
max fps very slow (6.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Travel photography info
Sony H70 Travel photography info
64
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
pretty wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse function
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
37
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
small screen (2.7")
no manual control
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Timelapse mode
43
pretty wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
lacks RAW files
no Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH3 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
29
fairly wide (28mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone support
29
pretty wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic support
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH3 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS11 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - BIONZ
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 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-140mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 2.7 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 6.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.80 m 3.60 m
Flash options 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
Supported 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic support
Headphone support
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 165 gr (0.36 lbs) 194 gr (0.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 98 x 55 x 24mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") 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 ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots Single Single
Price at launch $160 $199