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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70

Portability
72
Imaging
35
Features
37
Overall
35
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic FZ35
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 27-486mm (F2.8-4.4) lens
  • 397g - 118 x 76 x 89mm
  • Launched July 2010
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-FZ38
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
  • Introduced January 2011
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70, former is a Small Sensor Superzoom while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a sizable gap between the resolutions of the FZ35 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (1/2.3").

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The FZ35 was announced 6 months earlier than the H70 which means that they are of a similar age. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Panasonic FZ35 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a simple view of how the FZ35 matches up against the H70 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ35 over the Sony H70

 FZ35 H70 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic FZ35

 H70 FZ35 
Screen dimensions3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H70

 FZ35 H70 
IntroducedJuly 2010January 2011Similar age
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ35 enjoys physical measurements of 118mm x 76mm x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

See the Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the FZ35 and the H70.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the FZ35 and H70 is 72 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The pic below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the FZ35 and H70.

As you have seen, both of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You can expect the Sony H70 to deliver greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution can also make it easier to crop pictures more aggressively.

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 as a Portrait photography camera
Sony H70 as a Portrait photography camera
41
has manual focus
provides face detect focus
saves RAW files
cannot use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
29
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
manual mode not possible
no external flash support
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Panasonic FZ35
Street photography with Sony H70
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Sports photography information
Sony H70 Sports photography information
34
excellent zoom range (27-486mm 18.0 x zoom)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow continuous shooting (2.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
no phase detect auto focus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority mode
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Panasonic FZ35
Travel photography with Sony H70
52
has built in flash
rather wide (27mm)
great zoom (486mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
low megapixels (12MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
67
decent MP (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
rather wide (25mm)
very long zoom (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse function
screen isn't selfie friendly
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Landscape photography factors
Sony H70 Landscape photography factors
41
has manual focus
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of Timelapse mode
42
rather wide (25mm)
screen size is decent (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
manual mode not possible
very small sensor size (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
lack of Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic FZ35 Vlogging features
Sony H70 Vlogging features
26
rather wide (27mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
provides face detect focus
sluggish max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of microphone port
29
rather wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of mic jack
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Panasonic FZ35 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic FZ35 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Panasonic Sony
Model Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ35 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Also called as Lumix DMC-FZ38 -
Type Small Sensor Superzoom Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2010-07-06 2011-01-06
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Venus Engine V 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 area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Max resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Max native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 80 80
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount fixed lens fixed lens
Lens focal range 27-486mm (18.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-4.4 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range 1cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.7 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 230 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 2.0 frames per sec 1.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 8.50 m 3.60 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 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)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video format AVCHD Lite, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 194 gr (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 118 x 76 x 89mm (4.6" x 3.0" x 3.5") 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, 10 sec (3 pictures)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC card, Internal SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Launch cost $999 $199