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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70

Portability
96
Imaging
39
Features
36
Overall
37
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FH7
(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
Sony H70
(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
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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").

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FH7 over the Sony H70

 FH7 H70 
RevealedSeptember 2011January 2011More recent by 9 months
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FH7

 H70 FH7 

Common features in the Panasonic FH7 and Sony H70

 FH7 H70 
Manually focus Lack of manual focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display measurement
Display resolution230k230kIdentical 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FH7 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

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.

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Portrait photography information
Sony H70 Portrait photography information
34
MP count good (16MP)
comes with face detection focus
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
30
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
no manual exposure
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Street photography features
Sony H70 Street photography features
67
image stabilization (Optical)
provides touch focus
lighter than competition (126 grams)
screen is fixed
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no moving screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FH7 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
40
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
comes with tracking autofocus
slow fps (4.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Travel photography highlights
Sony H70 Travel photography highlights
71
lighter than competition (126g)
provides touch focus
MP count good (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (28mm)
no Time Lapse recording
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
67
decent megapixels (16MP)
has built in flash
really wide (25mm)
long zoom (250mm)
no Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Landscape photography advice
Sony H70 Landscape photography advice
43
fairly wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
manual exposure not available
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
no Time Lapse recording
43
really wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
lack of manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FH7 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
34
fairly wide (28mm)
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detection focus
lighter than competition (126g)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no external mic socket
29
really wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external microphone jack
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Panasonic FH7 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FH7 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH7Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
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