Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70
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![Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8/Panasonic-SZ8-front.jpg)
![Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70/Sony-H70-front.jpg)
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 1600 (Raise to 6400)
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1280 x 720 video
- 24-288mm (F3.1-6.3) lens
- 159g - 100 x 60 x 27mm
- Introduced January 2014
(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 SZ8 vs Sony H70 Overview
Let's take a closer look at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by brands Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the SZ8 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is fairly close and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizes (1/2.3").
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The SZ8 was launched 3 years after the H70 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a quick summary of how the SZ8 matches up vs the H70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The complete galleries are viewable at Panasonic SZ8 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic SZ8 over the Sony H70
SZ8 | H70 | |||
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Launched | January 2014 | ![]() | January 2011 | More modern by 37 months |
Display resolution | 460k | ![]() | 230k | Sharper display (+230k dot) |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic SZ8
H70 | SZ8 |
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Common features in the Panasonic SZ8 and Sony H70
SZ8 | H70 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Display sizing | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Equivalent display dimensions |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Neither includes Touch friendly display |
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to carry around your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and volume. The Panasonic SZ8 features outside dimensions of 100mm x 60mm x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") and a weight of 159 grams (0.35 lbs) and the Sony H70 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1") having a weight of 194 grams (0.43 lbs).
Look at the Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have at that time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the SZ8 against the H70.
![Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 size comparison Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-size-comparison.jpg)
Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the SZ8 and H70 is 94 and 93 respectively.
![Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by researching a spec sheet. The pic here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the SZ8 and H70.
As you can see, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect comparable quality of files though you will want to take the release date of the cameras into account. The more recent SZ8 provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.
![Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder
![Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Panasonic-Lumix-DMC-SZ8-vs-Sony-Cyber-shot-DSC-H70-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Panasonic SZ8 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Panasonic | Sony |
Model | Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ8 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 |
Type | Small Sensor Superzoom | Small Sensor Compact |
Introduced | 2014-01-06 | 2011-01-06 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Venus Engine | BIONZ |
Sensor type | CCD | CCD |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor measurements | 6.08 x 4.56mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 27.7mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 16 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Peak resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4608 x 3456 |
Highest native ISO | 1600 | 3200 |
Highest enhanced ISO | 6400 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Number of focus points | 9 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-288mm (12.0x) | 25-250mm (10.0x) |
Max aperture | f/3.1-6.3 | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focus range | - | 5cm |
Crop factor | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3" | 3" |
Display resolution | 460 thousand dots | 230 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch function | ||
Display tech | TFT LCD | Clear Photo LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | None | None |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 8 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/2000 secs | 1/1600 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 1.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m | 3.60 m |
Flash modes | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off | Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) |
Highest video resolution | 1280x720 | 1280x720 |
Video format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4 |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Eye-Fi Connected |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 159g (0.35 lbs) | 194g (0.43 lbs) |
Dimensions | 100 x 60 x 27mm (3.9" x 2.4" x 1.1") | 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 life | 200 shots | - |
Battery type | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | - | NP-BG1 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal | SD/SDHC/SDXC/Memory Stick Duo/Memory Stick Pro Duo, Memory Stick Pro-HG Duo |
Card slots | One | One |
Cost at release | $275 | $199 |