Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H70
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 1600 (Push to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 640 x 480 video
- 29-145mm (F3.3-5.9) lens
- 136g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
- Launched January 2009
(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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In this article, we will be reviewing the Panasonic FS15 and Sony H70, one is a Ultracompact and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Panasonic and Sony. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the FS15 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD CardsThe FS15 was announced 24 months earlier than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FS15 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.
Before delving through a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS15 scores against the H70 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Below is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are viewable at Panasonic FS15 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FS15 over the Sony H70
| FS15 | H70 |
|---|
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FS15
| H70 | FS15 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revealed | January 2011 |  | January 2009 | Newer by 24 months |
| Screen sizing | 3" |  | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic FS15 and Sony H70
| FS15 | H70 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | No manual focus | ||
| Screen type | Fixed |  | Fixed | Fixed screen |
| Screen resolution | 230k |  | 230k | Identical screen resolution |
| Selfie screen |  | Missing selfie screen | ||
| Touch friendly screen |  | Missing Touch friendly screen |
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Panasonic FS15 has got outside dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 136 grams (0.30 lbs) while the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the FS15 versus the H70.
Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FS15 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.
Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The image below might provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the FS15 and H70.
Clearly, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same resolution. You should expect the Sony H70 to show greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FS15 will be behind in sensor technology.
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Panasonic FS15 vs Sony H70 Specifications
| Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
| Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS15 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
| Class | Ultracompact | Small Sensor Compact |
| Launched | 2009-01-16 | 2011-01-06 |
| Body design | Ultracompact | Compact |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor Chip | - | 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 aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 16:9, 4:3 and 3:2 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
| Highest resolution | 4000 x 3000 | 4608 x 3456 |
| Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
| Highest boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 80 | 80 |
| RAW data | ||
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| AF touch | ||
| AF continuous | ||
| Single AF | ||
| Tracking AF | ||
| AF selectice | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| Multi area AF | ||
| Live view AF | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 11 | 9 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
| Lens focal range | 29-145mm (5.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
| Highest aperture | f/3.3-5.9 | f/3.5-5.5 |
| Macro focus distance | 5cm | 5cm |
| Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
| Screen | ||
| Range of display | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 2.7" | 3" |
| Display resolution | 230k dot | 230k dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Display tech | - | Clear Photo LCD |
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | None | None |
| Features | ||
| Lowest shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
| Highest shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
| Continuous shooting speed | 2.0 frames per sec | 1.0 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Manually set exposure | ||
| Custom WB | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash range | - | 3.60 m |
| Flash settings | Auto, Auto Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
| Hot shoe | ||
| AEB | ||
| WB bracketing | ||
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment exposure | ||
| Average exposure | ||
| Spot exposure | ||
| Partial exposure | ||
| AF area exposure | ||
| Center weighted exposure | ||
| Video features | ||
| 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) |
| Highest video resolution | 640x480 | 1280x720 |
| Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| 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 proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 136 gr (0.30 lbs) | 194 gr (0.43 lbs) |
| Dimensions | 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") | 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO All around 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 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/MMC/SDHC card, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Cost at launch | $180 | $199 |