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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570 front
Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
25
Overall
33

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 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
  • Revealed January 2011
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony W570
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 116g - 91 x 52 x 19mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 Overview

Here is a in-depth review of the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony W570, one being a Small Sensor Compact and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the W570 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they enjoy the exact same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was released very close to the W570 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FH5 being a Compact camera and the Sony W570 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before we go through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the FH5 scores versus the W570 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony W570

 FH5 W570 

Reasons to pick Sony W570 over the Panasonic FH5

 W570 FH5 

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony W570

 FH5 W570 
IntroducedJanuary 2011January 2011Same generation
Manual focus No manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen dimension2.7"2.7"Identical screen measurements
Screen resolution230k230kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH5 offers outer measurements of 94mm x 54mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") with a weight of 121 grams (0.27 lbs) whilst the Sony W570 has measurements of 91mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") along with a weight of 116 grams (0.26 lbs).

See the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony W570 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the FH5 vs the W570.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH5 and W570 is 96 and 96 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast in sensor sizing simply by seeing a spec sheet. The visual underneath will help give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the FH5 and W570.

As you can see, both cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the identical MP and you should expect comparable quality of files though you have to consider the production date of the cameras into account.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography info
Sony W570 Portrait photography info
34
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
has face detect focusing
no manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
30
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Street photography camera
Sony W570 as a Street photography camera
67
has image stabilization (Optical)
features focus via touch
lighter than others (121g)
no moving screen
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
58
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Sports photography camera
Sony W570 as a Sports photography camera
40
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16MP)
has tracking focus
slow frames per second (4.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16 megapixels)
slow fps (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
Sony W570 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than others (121 grams)
features focus via touch
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.1)
66
good MP (16MP)
has built in flash
decently wide (25mm)
does not have Timelapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Landscape photography highlights
Sony W570 Landscape photography highlights
38
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent sensor resolution (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
no manual exposure
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
does not have Time Lapse mode
38
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW format
does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging info
Sony W570 Vlogging info
33
rather wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detect focusing
lighter than others (121g)
slow max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
does not have mic support
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone port
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony W570 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony W570
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
General Information
Company Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-W570
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Ultracompact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2011-01-06
Body design Compact Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Powered by Venus Engine IV 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Largest aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 2 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 3.30 m 3.70 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
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)
Maximum video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video 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 121 gr (0.27 pounds) 116 gr (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 91 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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 shots -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BN1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at release $169 $159