Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70
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93 Imaging
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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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

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").

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.

Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The whole galleries are available at Panasonic FX48 Gallery & Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FX48 over the Sony H70
FX48 | H70 |
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Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FX48
H70 | FX48 | |||
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Released | January 2011 | ![]() | January 2009 | More modern by 23 months |
Display dimensions | 3" | ![]() | 2.5" | Larger display (+0.5") |
Common features in the Panasonic FX48 and Sony H70
FX48 | H70 | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | No manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display resolution | 230k | ![]() | 230k | Same 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.
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.

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

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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FX48 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX48 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |