Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H70

Lets look more closely at the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. The sensor resolution of the FH8 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FH8 was unveiled 13 months after the H70 which makes them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before delving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FH8 scores versus the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FH8 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The full galleries are viewable at Panasonic FH8 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and volume. The Panasonic FH8 provides physical dimensions of 96mm x 57mm x 19mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.7") accompanied by a weight of 123 grams (0.27 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Check out the Panasonic FH8 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FH8 compared to the H70.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FH8 and H70 is 96 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions just by reading through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the FH8 and H70.

Clearly, each of these cameras feature the identical sensor size and the exact same resolution and you can expect similar quality of images although you may want to factor the launch date of the products into consideration. The more modern FH8 should have an edge in sensor innovation.