Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe 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.
Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are provided at Panasonic FH3 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH3 over the Sony H70
FH3 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH3
H70 | FH3 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | January 2010 | More recent by 12 months | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH3 and Sony H70
FH3 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | No manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Exact 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.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.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH3 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic FH3 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH3 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |