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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70

Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
21
Overall
28
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FX48
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 640 x 480 video
  • 25-125mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
  • 150g - 95 x 53 x 22mm
  • Introduced January 2009
  • Other Name is Lumix DMC-FX40
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
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Panasonic FX48 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the FX48 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras have the same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX48 was introduced 23 months prior to the H70 making them a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Compact).

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the FX48 scores against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony H70

 FX48 H70 

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FX48

 H70 FX48 
ReleasedJanuary 2011January 2009More modern by 23 months
Display dimensions3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")

Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony H70

 FX48 H70 
Manual focus No manual focus
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display resolution230k230kSame display resolution
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch display No Touch display

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Panasonic FX48 features exterior measurements of 95mm x 53mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 150 grams (0.33 lbs) and the Sony H70 has specifications of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Examine the Panasonic FX48 and Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you choose at that time. The following is a front view scale comparison of the FX48 compared to the H70.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the FX48 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to see the gap between sensor sizes just by checking specifications. The image here might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the FX48 and H70.

Plainly, both the cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but not the same resolution. You can anticipate the Sony H70 to resolve more detail using its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics more aggressively. The more aged FX48 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor technology.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Portrait photography highlights
Sony H70 Portrait photography highlights
27
comes with face detect focus
focusing manually not possible
cannot use external flash
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
29
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Street photography factors
Sony H70 Street photography factors
56
built in image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
56
image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic FX48
Sports photography with Sony H70
25
built in image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames/s)
lack of shutter priority mode
low resolution (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect auto focus
35
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX48 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
58
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
doesn't have Timelapse function
low resolution (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
resolution is good (16MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse recording
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX48 Landscape photography info
Sony H70 Landscape photography info
33
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.5 inches)
low resolution (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse function
42
fairly wide (25mm)
screen is a good size (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (16MP)
focusing manually not possible
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
no manual mode
sensor is small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Panasonic FX48
Vlogging with Sony H70
30
quite wide (25mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
comes with face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (640 x 480 pixels)
doesn't have microphone socket
29
fairly wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external mic socket
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX48 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Otherwise known as Lumix DMC-FX40 -
Type Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Introduced 2009-01-27 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Maximum native ISO 3200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 6400 -
Minimum native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 11 9
Lens
Lens mounting type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 25-125mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Largest aperture f/2.8-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2.5" 3"
Resolution of display 230 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Min shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/3000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 2.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 6.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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)
Maximum video resolution 640x480 1280x720
Video data format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 150g (0.33 pounds) 194g (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 95 x 53 x 22mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.9") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall 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
Card slots Single Single
Retail pricing $325 $199