Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70
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39 Features
26 Overall
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93 Imaging
39 Features
31 Overall
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Key Specs
(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
(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
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").
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe 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.
Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Gallery
Following is a preview of the gallery images for Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 and Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70. The entire galleries are viewable at Panasonic XS1 Gallery and Sony H70 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Panasonic XS1 over the Sony H70
XS1 | H70 | |||
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Released | January 2013 | January 2011 | Newer by 25 months |
Reasons to pick Sony H70 over the Panasonic XS1
H70 | XS1 | |||
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Screen dimension | 3" | 2.7" | Bigger screen (+0.3") |
Common features in the Panasonic XS1 and Sony H70
XS1 | H70 | |||
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Focus manually | Lack of manual focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen resolution | 230k | 230k | Same 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.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.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the XS1 and H70 is 97 and 93 respectively.
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.
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Panasonic XS1 vs Sony H70 Specifications
Panasonic Lumix DMC-XS1 | Sony Cyber-shot DSC-H70 | |
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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 |