Panasonic FH7 vs Panasonic FZ70

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FZ70, former being a Small Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom and they are both manufactured by Panasonic. The resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the FZ70 (16MP) is pretty comparable and they feature the same exact sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FH7 was launched 22 months earlier than the FZ70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FH7 being a Compact camera and the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before delving through a comprehensive comparison, below is a short view of how the FH7 grades against the FZ70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70. The complete galleries are available at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Panasonic FZ70 Gallery.

For those who are going to carry your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FH7 features external dimensions of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") along with a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) and the Panasonic FZ70 has measurements of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FH7 versus Panasonic FZ70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you choose at the time. Here is the front view overall size comparison of the FH7 and the FZ70.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and FZ70 is 96 and 63 respectively.

More often than not, it is tough to see the contrast in sensor sizing just by going through a spec sheet. The visual here will offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the FH7 and FZ70.

As you can see, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same resolution and you can expect comparable quality of files though you have to take the launch date of the cameras into account. The older FH7 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.