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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 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
  • Launched January 2011
  • Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18
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
  • Announced January 2011
Photography Glossary

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FH5 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by companies Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very well matched and both cameras provide the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was launched within a month of the H70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH5 scores versus the H70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony H70

 FH5 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH5

 H70 FH5 
Display dimensions3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony H70

 FH5 H70 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011January 2011Similar age
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither features Touch friendly display

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FH5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") along with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) while the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the FH5 vs the H70.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at a spec sheet. The graphic underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH5 and H70.

As you can see, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions and the exact same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of pictures though you really should factor the age of the products into consideration.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
manual focus not available
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good resolution (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
67
image stabilization (Optical)
includes touch to focus
lighter than others (121g)
no articulating screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography features
Sony H70 Sports photography features
40
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography details
Sony H70 Travel photography details
71
lighter than others (121g)
includes touch to focus
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
doesn't have Timelapse recording
does not have selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
good resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
decently wide (25mm)
great reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic FH5
Landscape photography with Sony H70
38
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
manual focus not available
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7 inches)
lack of manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse recording
43
decently wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't switch lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FH5
Vlogging with Sony H70
33
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
lighter than others (121g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
does not have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone port
29
decently wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external mic port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also called Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine IV 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Max aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (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 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
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 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 260 pictures -
Form 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Pricing at launch $169 $199