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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
35
Features
14
Overall
26
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FS12
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 1600 (Boost to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 31-124mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 129g - 97 x 55 x 22mm
  • Introduced April 2009
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
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 Overview

The following is a in depth review of the Panasonic FS12 and Sony H70, one is a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a huge difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS12 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FS12 was announced 20 months prior to the H70 making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS12 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting in to a detailed comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the FS12 scores against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FS12 over the Sony H70

 FS12 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FS12

 H70 FS12 
AnnouncedJanuary 2011April 2009Newer by 20 months
Display dimension3"2.7"Larger display (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FS12 and Sony H70

 FS12 H70 
Manually focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Absent Touch display

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS12 has got outer dimensions of 97mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") having a weight of 129 grams (0.28 lbs) whilst 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).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS12 and Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you select at that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the FS12 and the H70.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the FS12 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions just by going through technical specs. The pic below might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FS12 and H70.

As you have seen, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should anticipate the Sony H70 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more aged FS12 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Portrait photography info
Sony H70 Portrait photography info
21
manual focus not available
no manual control
can't use external flash
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
30
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
no manual exposure
external flash not possible
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Street photography details
Sony H70 Street photography details
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
57
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
painfully slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect autofocus
36
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
slow frames per second (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Travel photography advice
Sony H70 Travel photography advice
51
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse function
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
MP count good (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
decently wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
display is not selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FS12 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
28
built in image stabilization (Optical)
manual focus not available
cannot switch lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inches)
no manual control
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
lack of Timelapse function
43
decently wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
manual focus not available
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
no manual exposure
tiny sensor size (1/2.3")
does not have RAW support
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FS12 Vlogging information
Sony H70 Vlogging information
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
wide angle not good (31mm)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low quality video (640 x 480 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
decently wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone jack
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Panasonic FS12 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FS12 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS12 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Class Ultracompact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-04-17 2011-01-06
Body design Ultracompact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 1600 3200
Max boosted ISO 6400 -
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 31-124mm (4.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximal aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Crop factor 5.9 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 2.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 6.30 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 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)
Max video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data 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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 129 gr (0.28 lb) 194 gr (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 97 x 55 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots One One
Retail pricing $228 $199