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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
37
Features
25
Overall
32
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FP3
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 35-140mm (F3.5-5.9) lens
  • 155g - 99 x 59 x 19mm
  • Launched January 2010
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 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 FP3 vs Sony H70 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FP3 over the Sony H70

 FP3 H70 
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FP3

 H70 FP3 
RevealedJanuary 2011January 2010Newer by 12 months

Common features in the Panasonic FP3 and Sony H70

 FP3 H70 
Focus manually No manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kEqual screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 size comparison

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

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

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.

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
28
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
30
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Street photography information
Sony H70 Street photography information
60
image stabilization (Optical)
boasts focus via touch
no articulating screen
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
heavier than competition in class (155 grams)
57
image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
35
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
no shutter priority
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
36
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FP3
Travel photography with Sony H70
60
boasts focus via touch
good MP (14 megapixels)
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
heavier than competition in class (155g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
67
good resolution (16MP)
flash built-in
fairly wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
no Time Lapse recording
display is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FP3 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
37
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
good MP (14MP)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
small sensor size (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
lack of Time Lapse recording
43
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Optical)
good resolution (16MP)
no manual focus
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
no Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FP3 Vlogging info
Sony H70 Vlogging info
27
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not fantastic (35mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external mic port
heavier than competition in class (155g)
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no mic jack
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Panasonic FP3 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FP3 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FP3 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-01-06 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine IV BIONZ
Sensor type CCD CCD
Sensor size 1/2.3" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 6.08 x 4.56mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 14 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 9 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 35-140mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/3.5-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range 10cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 230k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 4.90 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 848 x 480 (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 file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 155 grams (0.34 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 99 x 59 x 19mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.7") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots Single Single
Retail cost $182 $199