Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70
Portability
96 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34
96 Imaging
38 Features
29 Overall
34
Portability
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
35
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
Panasonic FH6
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-120mm (F2.5-6.4) lens
- 119g - 96 x 56 x 20mm
- Announced January 2012
Sony H70
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- 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
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70 Overview
Lets look much closer at the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH6 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor size (1/2.3").
Photography GlossaryThe FH6 was unveiled 13 months later than the H70 which makes them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact).
Before diving straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summation of how the FH6 scores vs the H70 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are provided at Panasonic FH6 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH6 over the Sony H70
| FH6 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | January 2012 |  | January 2011 | More recent by 13 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH6
| H70 | FH6 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FH6 and Sony H70
| FH6 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focusing | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | No selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Neither features Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH6 enjoys outer measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") with a weight of 119 grams (0.26 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Compare the Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the FH6 vs the H70.
Using size and weight, the portability rating of the FH6 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's difficult to see the difference between sensor measurements only by checking specs. The graphic below will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the FH6 and H70.
All in all, the 2 cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same resolution. You should count on the Sony H70 to give you greater detail having an extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger FH6 will have an edge in sensor technology.
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
good megapixels (14MP)
supports face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
no external flash support
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lack of manual mode
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhoneStreet Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
has image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
fixed screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsSports Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Sports photography advice
Sony H70 Sports photography advice
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14MP)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
continuous shooting slow (2.0 fps)
lack of shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
max fps very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesTravel Comparison
Panasonic FH6 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
better than average battery power (280 shots)
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
good megapixels (14MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (24mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f2.5)
good megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoLandscape Comparison
Panasonic FH6 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (14 megapixels)
better than average battery power (280 per charge)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
small screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
relatively wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
good megapixels (16MP)
no manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual mode
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
no RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modesVlogging Comparison
Panasonic FH6 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
relatively wide (24mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect focus
lighter than competitors in class (119 grams)
slow max aperture (f2.5)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic support
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have external microphone support
Body cameras now worn by bakery staff to deter stealing
Panasonic FH6 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH6 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Category | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Announced | 2012-01-09 | 2011-01-06 |
| Physical type | Compact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Powered by | - | 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 | 14MP | 16MP |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 4320 x 3240 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Maximum native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focusing | ||
| Autofocus touch | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Single autofocus | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect focus | ||
| Contract detect focus | ||
| Phase detect focus | ||
| Total focus points | 9 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens zoom range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/2.5-6.4 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focusing range | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Type of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display diagonal | 2.7 inch | 3 inch |
| Display resolution | 230 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch friendly | ||
| Display tech | TFT Color LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Min shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
| Max shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
| Continuous shutter rate | 2.0fps | 1.0fps |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manual mode | ||
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 4.60 m | 3.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| 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 file format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone 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 | 119 grams (0.26 lbs) | 194 grams (0.43 lbs) |
| Physical dimensions | 96 x 56 x 20mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.8") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| 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 | 280 pictures | - |
| Battery style | Battery Pack | - |
| Battery ID | - | NP-BG1 |
| Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Storage type | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Card slots | Single | Single |
| Pricing at release | $129 | $199 |
