Panasonic FX580 vs Sony H70

Below, we will be analyzing the Panasonic FX580 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizeable gap between the sensor resolutions of the FX580 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but they feature the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The FX580 was launched 23 months earlier than the H70 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick introduction of how the FX580 matches up versus the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX580 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic FX580 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are looking to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor its weight and size. The Panasonic FX580 comes with outer dimensions of 95mm x 57mm x 22mm (3.7" x 2.2" x 0.9") and a weight of 167 grams (0.37 lbs) whilst 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).

Compare the Panasonic FX580 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the FX580 versus the H70.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the FX580 and H70 is 95 and 93 respectively.

Typically, its hard to see the difference between sensor sizing just by checking technical specs. The visual below should offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX580 and H70.

As you can tell, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Sony H70 to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The older FX580 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.