Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony H70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FP3 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty close and both cameras boast the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FP3 was released 12 months before the H70 so they are of a similar generation. The two cameras feature different body design with the Panasonic FP3 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the FP3 grades vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are provided at Panasonic FP3 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to travel with your camera, you should factor in its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FP3 features outside dimensions of 99mm x 59mm x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") and a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs) and the Sony H70 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Look at the Panasonic FP3 versus Sony H70 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the FP3 against the H70.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the FP3 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Normally, it's difficult to envision the gap in sensor dimensions purely by researching specifications. The image here will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FP3 and H70.

Plainly, the 2 cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H70 to render greater detail as a result of its extra 2MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more aged FP3 will be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.