Panasonic FZ100 vs Sony H70

Its time to look more in depth at the Panasonic FZ100 versus Sony H70, one being a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The image resolution of the FZ100 (14MP) and the H70 (16MP) is very close and both cameras boast the same sensor measurements (1/2.3").

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The FZ100 was brought out 5 months earlier than the H70 and they are both of a similar generation. The two cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ100 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the FZ100 matches up versus the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ100 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are available at Panasonic FZ100 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Panasonic FZ100 offers exterior measurements of 124mm x 82mm x 92mm (4.9" x 3.2" x 3.6") accompanied by a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has measurements 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 FZ100 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view measurements comparison of the FZ100 vs the H70.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the FZ100 and H70 is 67 and 93 respectively.

Usually, it is difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements only by looking through specifications. The photograph here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ100 and H70.

To sum up, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Sony H70 to result in more detail having its extra 2 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively.