Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX99
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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX99 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 3200 (Boost to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 20-1200mm (F2.8-5.9) lens
- 606g - 130 x 97 x 118mm
- Released July 2013
(Full Review)
- 18MP - 1/2.3-inch Sensor
- 3.00" Tilting Screen
- ISO 80 - 12800
- 3840 x 2160 video
- 24-720mm (F3.5-6.4) lens
- 242g - 102 x 58 x 36mm
- Introduced September 2018

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX99 Overview
In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony HX99, both Small Sensor Superzoom digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the FZ70 (16MP) and the HX99 (18MP) is relatively well matched but the FZ70 (1/2.3") and HX99 (1/2.3-inch) use totally different sensor measurements.

The FZ70 was manufactured 6 years earlier than the HX99 which is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Panasonic FZ70 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Sony HX99 being a Compact camera.
Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a brief highlight of how the FZ70 scores versus the HX99 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX99 Gallery
The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 & Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic FZ70 Gallery & Sony HX99 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic FZ70 over the Sony HX99
FZ70 | HX99 |
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Reasons to pick Sony HX99 over the Panasonic FZ70
HX99 | FZ70 | |||
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Introduced | September 2018 | ![]() | July 2013 | More modern by 62 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Crisper screen (+461k dot) |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Easy selfies | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Common features in the Panasonic FZ70 and Sony HX99
FZ70 | HX99 | |||
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Focus manually | ![]() | Very exact focusing | ||
Screen sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3.00" | Equivalent screen measurements |
Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX99 Physical Comparison
In case you're going to carry around your camera often, you will need to think about its weight and measurements. The Panasonic FZ70 comes with physical dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs) while the Sony HX99 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") accompanied by a weight of 242 grams (0.53 lbs).
Check the Panasonic FZ70 versus Sony HX99 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the FZ70 vs the HX99.

Looking at size and weight, the portability grade of the FZ70 and HX99 is 63 and 91 respectively.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX99 Sensor Comparison
Usually, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes just by checking technical specs. The pic below may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the FZ70 and HX99.
As you have seen, each of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The FZ70 featuring a bigger sensor will make getting bokeh simpler and the Sony HX99 will resolve more detail due to its extra 2MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more aged FZ70 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX99 Screen and ViewFinder


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Panasonic FZ70 vs Sony HX99 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Panasonic | Sony |
Model type | Panasonic Lumix DMC-FZ70 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-HX99 |
Class | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Released | 2013-07-18 | 2018-09-01 |
Body design | SLR-like (bridge) | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Venus Engine | - |
Sensor type | CMOS | BSI-CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3-inch |
Sensor measurements | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 18 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4896 x 3672 |
Maximum native ISO | 3200 | 12800 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
Single AF | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect focusing | ||
Contract detect focusing | ||
Phase detect focusing | ||
Total focus points | 23 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | 20-1200mm (60.0x) | 24-720mm (30.0x) |
Largest aperture | f/2.8-5.9 | f/3.5-6.4 |
Macro focusing range | 1cm | 5cm |
Focal length multiplier | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Display size | 3 inch | 3.00 inch |
Resolution of display | 460 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch screen | ||
Display tech | TFT Screen LCD Display | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 202 thousand dot | 638 thousand dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | - | 0.5x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 8 seconds | 30 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/2000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 9.0 frames per second | 10.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 13.50 m | 5.40 m (with Auto ISO) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync | Auto, flash on, slow sync, flash off, rear sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (50i/60i, 25p/30p), 1280 x 720p (50p/60p or 25p/30p), 640 x 480 (25p/30p) | 3840 x 2160 (30p, 24p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p, 24p, 120p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 3840x2160 |
Video format | MPEG-4, AVCHD | AVCHD, XAVC S |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 606g (1.34 pounds) | 242g (0.53 pounds) |
Dimensions | 130 x 97 x 118mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 4.6") | 102 x 58 x 36mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.4") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 41 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 19.4 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 10.8 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 171 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 images | 360 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | NP-BX1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Memory Stick Duo |
Storage slots | Single | Single |
Retail cost | $300 | $469 |