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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70

Portability
94
Imaging
37
Features
44
Overall
39
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FX700
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.2-5.9) lens
  • 176g - 104 x 56 x 25mm
  • Launched July 2010
Sony H70
(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
  • Announced January 2011
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 Overview

Here is a complete comparison of the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact cameras by competitors Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FX700 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the identical sensor dimensions (1/2.3").

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The FX700 was unveiled 5 months before the H70 so they are both of a similar generation. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Compact).

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the FX700 matches up vs the H70 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FX700 over the Sony H70

 FX700 H70 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FX700

 H70 FX700 

Common features in the Panasonic FX700 and Sony H70

 FX700 H70 
AnnouncedJuly 2010January 2011Same generation
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen size3"3"Same screen sizing
Screen resolution230k230kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera, you should factor its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FX700 features exterior dimensions of 104mm x 56mm x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 176 grams (0.39 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the FX700 against the H70.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the FX700 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it's tough to picture the contrast in sensor sizing simply by viewing technical specs. The graphic underneath will offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the FX700 and H70.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Sony H70 to render greater detail having an extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots way more aggressively.

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Portrait photography advice
Sony H70 Portrait photography advice
38
manual focus
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
can't use external flash
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
30
MP count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
external flash not possible
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FX700
Street photography with Sony H70
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen is fixed
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
57
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Sports photography info
Sony H70 Sports photography info
43
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
36
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16MP)
painfully slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Travel photography information
Sony H70 Travel photography information
65
resolution is good (14 megapixels)
built-in flash
quite wide (24mm)
missing Time Lapse function
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
67
MP count decent (16MP)
flash built-in
rather wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
screen is not selfie friendly
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FX700 Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
49
manual focus
quite wide (24mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
resolution is good (14MP)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse function
43
rather wide (25mm)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
manual exposure not available
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW support
doesn't have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FX700 as a Vlogging camera
Sony H70 as a Vlogging camera
33
quite wide (24mm)
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Optical)
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
sluggish max aperture (f2.2)
display is not selfie friendly
missing external mic port
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic socket
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Panasonic FX700 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FX700 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Manufacturer Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-FX700 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-21 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS 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 14MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 4320 x 3240 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Min native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.2-5.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 3cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Lowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 7.40 m 3.60 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 30 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format AVCHD 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 proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 176 grams (0.39 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Physical dimensions 104 x 56 x 25mm (4.1" x 2.2" x 1.0") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Card slots 1 1
Cost at launch $399 $199