Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70
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39 Features
36 Overall
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39 Features
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-112mm (F3.1-6.5) lens
- 126g - 95 x 56 x 19mm
- Launched September 2011
- Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FS22
(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
- Revealed January 2011
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Overview
Below is a extensive overview of the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FH7 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (1/2.3").
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firmsThe FH7 was manufactured 9 months later than the H70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (Compact).
Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the FH7 grades versus the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH7 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony H70
FH7 | H70 | |||
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Revealed | September 2011 | January 2011 | More recent by 9 months | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH7
H70 | FH7 |
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Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony H70
FH7 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | Lack of manual focusing | |||
Display type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed display | |
Display dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal display measurement | |
Display resolution | 230k | 230k | Identical display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Absent selfie screen |
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FH7 comes with exterior measurements of 95mm x 56mm x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 126 grams (0.28 lbs) while the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Contrast the Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FH7 vs the H70.
Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, it's difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements simply by checking specifications. The photograph underneath may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the FH7 and H70.
To sum up, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same megapixels therefore you can expect similar quality of files however you need to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more recent FH7 should have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Also called | Lumix DMC-FS22 | - |
Type | Small Sensor Compact | Small Sensor Compact |
Launched | 2011-09-07 | 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 measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 16 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 6400 | 3200 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW images | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focus | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 28-112mm (4.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.5 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen diagonal | 3 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 230k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 60 seconds | 30 seconds |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/1600 seconds | 1/1600 seconds |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.0 frames/s | 1.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 3.30 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment exposure | ||
Average exposure | ||
Spot exposure | ||
Partial exposure | ||
AF area exposure | ||
Center weighted exposure | ||
Video features | ||
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) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
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 proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 126g (0.28 lb) | 194g (0.43 lb) |
Physical dimensions | 95 x 56 x 19mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.7") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
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 photographs | - |
Battery format | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Storage slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $149 | $199 |