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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70

Portability
97
Imaging
39
Features
26
Overall
33
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 front
 
Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 front
Portability
93
Imaging
39
Features
31
Overall
35

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Key Specs

Panasonic XS1
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 24-120mm (F2.8-6.9) lens
  • 103g - 94 x 54 x 14mm
  • Announced January 2013
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
  • Released January 2011
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Overview

Let's look more closely at the Panasonic XS1 versus Sony H70, both Small Sensor Compact digital cameras by rivals Panasonic and Sony. The resolution of the XS1 (16MP) and the H70 (16MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizes (1/2.3").

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The XS1 was manufactured 2 years after the H70 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).

Before we go straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief view of how the XS1 matches up vs the H70 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony H70

 XS1 H70 
ReleasedJanuary 2013January 2011Newer by 25 months

Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic XS1

 H70 XS1 
Screen dimension3"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.3")

Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony H70

 XS1 H70 
Focus manually Lack of manual focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution230k230kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen Lacking Touch screen

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to travel with your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Panasonic XS1 comes with external dimensions of 94mm x 54mm x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") accompanied by a weight of 103 grams (0.23 lbs) whilst the Sony H70 has proportions 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 XS1 versus Sony H70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are using at the time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the XS1 vs the H70.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and H70 is 97 and 93 respectively.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 top view buttons comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is difficult to imagine the gap between sensor dimensions just by looking at technical specs. The image here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the XS1 and H70.

As you can tell, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements and the same megapixels therefore you should expect similar quality of images however you would want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The younger XS1 should have an edge with regard to sensor technology.

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 sensor size comparison

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Screen and ViewFinder

Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Portrait photography details
Sony H70 Portrait photography details
30
megapixel count decent (16MP)
no manual focus
manual exposure not available
can't use external flash
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
30
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lack of manual exposure
no external flash support
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Street photography camera
Sony H70 as a Street photography camera
64
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103g)
fixed screen
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
57
image stabilization (Optical)
fixed screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Panasonic XS1
Sports photography with Sony H70
40
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
supports tracking autofocus
low frames per second (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
36
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16MP)
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Travel photography camera
Sony H70 as a Travel photography camera
69
lighter than others (103g)
megapixel count decent (16MP)
built-in flash
rather wide (24mm)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
screen isn't selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
67
megapixel count good (16MP)
built-in flash
relatively wide (25mm)
long reach (250mm)
lack of Time Lapse mode
does not offer selfie friendly display
slow max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Panasonic XS1 as a Landscape photography camera
Sony H70 as a Landscape photography camera
38
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count decent (16 megapixels)
no manual focus
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not available
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
does not have RAW files
doesn't have Timelapse mode
43
relatively wide (25mm)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Optical)
megapixel count good (16 megapixels)
focusing manually not possible
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
lack of manual exposure
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
lack of Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Panasonic XS1 Vlogging details
Sony H70 Vlogging details
31
rather wide (24mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than others (103 grams)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have external microphone jack
29
relatively wide (25mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
slow max aperture (f3.5)
does not offer selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic socket
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Panasonic XS1 and Sony H70
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
General Information
Brand Name Panasonic Sony
Model type Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70
Category Small Sensor Compact Small Sensor Compact
Announced 2013-01-07 2011-01-06
Physical type Compact Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 27.7mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 16 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio - 4:3 and 16:9
Peak resolution 4608 x 3456 4608 x 3456
Highest native ISO 6400 3200
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points - 9
Cross type focus points - -
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 25-250mm (10.0x)
Maximum aperture f/2.8-6.9 f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance 5cm 5cm
Focal length multiplier 5.9 5.8
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display diagonal 2.7" 3"
Display resolution 230k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT LCD Clear Photo LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type None None
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/1600 seconds 1/1600 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 1.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 4.40 m 3.60 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Syncro Auto, On, Off, Slow Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1280x720 1280x720
Video file format Motion JPEG MPEG-4
Mic port
Headphone port
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 sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 103 grams (0.23 lb) 194 grams (0.43 lb)
Dimensions 94 x 54 x 14mm (3.7" x 2.1" x 0.6") 102 x 58 x 29mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 260 images -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - NP-BG1
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, Portrait 1/2)
Time lapse recording
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
Pricing at release $130 $199