Panasonic FS42 vs Sony H70

Its time to look much closer at the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony H70, one being a Ultracompact and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a big difference among the resolutions of the FS42 (10MP) and H70 (16MP) and the FS42 (1/2.5") and H70 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The FS42 was introduced 20 months prior to the H70 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Panasonic FS42 being a Ultracompact camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving in to a full comparison, below is a simple summary of how the FS42 scores vs the H70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FS42 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FS42 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Panasonic FS42 provides outside measurements of 98mm x 55mm x 22mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 132 grams (0.29 lbs) while the Sony H70 has dimensions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic FS42 versus Sony H70 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you choose at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimensions comparison of the FS42 versus the H70.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the FS42 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to visualize the difference in sensor sizing purely by looking through a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should give you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the FS42 and H70.

As you can see, both of these cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The FS42 with its smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF more challenging and the Sony H70 will render extra detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The older FS42 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.