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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70

Portability
88
Imaging
47
Features
50
Overall
48
Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
38
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic GF2
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 310g - 113 x 68 x 33mm
  • Announced February 2011
  • Older Model is Panasonic GF1
  • Replacement is Panasonic GF3
Sony H70
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 25-250mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 194g - 102 x 58 x 29mm
  • Launched January 2011
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 Overview

On this page, we are comparing the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Small Sensor Compact by manufacturers Panasonic and Sony. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the GF2 (12MP) and H70 (16MP) and the GF2 (Four Thirds) and H70 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor dimensions.

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The GF2 was brought out 2 months later than the H70 which means that they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Panasonic GF2 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Sony H70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the GF2 scores vs the H70 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic GF2 over the Sony H70

 GF2 H70 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display resolution460k230kClearer display (+230k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic GF2

 H70 GF2 

Common features in the Panasonic GF2 and Sony H70

 GF2 H70 
LaunchedFebruary 2011January 2011Same age
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimensions3"3"Equal display sizing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic GF2 has got external measurements of 113mm x 68mm x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") having a weight of 310 grams (0.68 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") accompanied by a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).

Take a look at the Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the GF2 vs the H70.

Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the GF2 and H70 is 88 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to see the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specs. The graphic underneath will provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the GF2 and H70.

All in all, both cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The GF2 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field less difficult and the Sony H70 will render greater detail having its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos more aggressively.

Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Panasonic GF2
Portrait photography with Sony H70
60
focusing manually
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with face detect autofocus
supports RAW formats
low MP (12MP)
29
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
no manual control
no external flash support
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Street photography advice
Sony H70 Street photography advice
65
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
56
has image stabilization (Optical)
screen does not articulate
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Sports photography camera
Sony H70 as a Sports photography camera
37
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
comes with tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12MP)
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
35
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic GF2 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
52
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse recording
not so great battery pack (300 per charge)
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
quite wide (25mm)
very long reach (250mm)
missing Time Lapse recording
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Panasonic GF2
Landscape photography with Sony H70
55
focusing manually
change lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
decent sensor size (Four Thirds)
supports RAW formats
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (300 shots)
does not have Time Lapse recording
42
quite wide (25mm)
pretty good screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (16MP)
manual focus not available
can't swap lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
no manual control
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW support
missing Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic GF2 Vlogging highlights
Sony H70 Vlogging highlights
32
has touchscreen
comes with face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
lack of image stabilization
does not have mic port
29
quite wide (25mm)
has image stabilization (Optical)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Panasonic GF2 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic GF2 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-GF2 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2011-02-24 2011-01-06
Body design Rangefinder-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip Venus Engine FHD BIONZ
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Four Thirds 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 17.3 x 13mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 224.9mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 12MP 16MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest resolution 4000 x 3000 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Minimum native ISO 100 80
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 23 9
Lens
Lens support Micro Four Thirds fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 25-250mm (10.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 5cm
Amount of lenses 107 -
Crop factor 2.1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3" 3"
Resolution of display 460k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology TFT Color LCD with wide-viewing angle Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder None None
Features
Slowest shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 1.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 6.00 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/160 seconds -
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 720p (60, 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)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format AVCHD, Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic jack
Headphone jack
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
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 310 grams (0.68 pounds) 194 grams (0.43 pounds)
Physical dimensions 113 x 68 x 33mm (4.4" x 2.7" x 1.3") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 54 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 21.2 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 506 not tested
Other
Battery life 300 pictures -
Form of battery Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec, 10 sec (3 images)) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo
Storage slots 1 1
Pricing at launch $330 $199