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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70 front
Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
46
Overall
41

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 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
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS18
Sony WX70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.6-6.3) lens
  • 114g - 92 x 52 x 19mm
  • Revealed January 2012
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 Overview

Its time to look closer at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony WX70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH5 (16MP) and the WX70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FH5 was unveiled 13 months earlier than the WX70 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a brief overview of how the FH5 grades versus the WX70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH5 over the Sony WX70

 FH5 WX70 

Reasons to pick Sony WX70 over the Panasonic FH5

 WX70 FH5 
RevealedJanuary 2012January 2011Fresher by 13 months
Screen size3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")
Screen resolution922k230kCrisper screen (+692k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX70

 FH5 WX70 
Manual focus Lack of manual focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera frequently, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH5 provides outside 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 WX70 has sizing of 92mm x 52mm x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 114 grams (0.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH5 versus Sony WX70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is a front view overall size comparison of the FH5 against the WX70.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FH5 and WX70 is 96 and 97 respectively.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very tough to picture the difference in sensor sizing simply by researching specifications. The visual below should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FH5 and WX70.

To sum up, both of those cameras feature the identical sensor size and the identical resolution therefore you can expect comparable quality of photos although you should really factor the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH5 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Portrait photography highlights
Sony WX70 Portrait photography highlights
34
resolution is good (16MP)
offers face detect autofocus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
cannot use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
34
good megapixels (16MP)
provides face detect focusing
lack of manual focus
no manual mode
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Street photography features
Sony WX70 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
supports focus via touch
lighter than average in class (121g)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
68
has image stabilization (Optical)
has touch focus
lighter than others (114g)
no moving screen
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Sports photography highlights
Sony WX70 Sports photography highlights
40
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
offers tracking focus
max frames per second very slow (4.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
44
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
provides tracking focus
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Travel photography highlights
Sony WX70 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
supports focus via touch
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse mode
display isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
71
lighter than others (114g)
has touch focus
good megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
no Timelapse function
does not contain selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH5 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony WX70 as a Landscape photography camera
38
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7 inch)
no manual control
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse mode
43
quite wide (25mm)
good sized screen (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
no manual mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
no Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH5 Vlogging details
Sony WX70 Vlogging details
33
relatively wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
offers face detect autofocus
lighter than average in class (121 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
display isn't selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
36
quite wide (25mm)
touchscreen functionality
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than others (114g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.6)
does not contain selfie friendly display
no microphone jack
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Panasonic FH5 vs Sony WX70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH5 and Sony WX70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
General Information
Make Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH5 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-WX70
Also Known as Lumix DMC-FS18 -
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2011-01-05 2012-01-30
Body design Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
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 aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 12800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 -
Cross focus points - -
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 28-112mm (4.0x) 25-125mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.1-6.5 f/2.6-6.3
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 2.7 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 230 thousand dot 922 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display tech - XtraFine TFT LCD display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 4.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 3.30 m 5.30 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1440 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 121 grams (0.27 lb) 114 grams (0.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 94 x 54 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.7") 92 x 52 x 19mm (3.6" x 2.0" x 0.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 shots 240 shots
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - NP-BN
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Price at release $169 $242