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Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70

Portability
51
Imaging
42
Features
34
Overall
38
Nikon D1X front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70 front
Portability
87
Imaging
47
Features
70
Overall
56

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 Key Specs

Nikon D1X
(Full Review)
  • 5MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 125 - 800
  • 1/16000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 157 x 153 x 85mm
  • Released June 2001
  • Replaced the Nikon D1
  • Renewed by Nikon D2X
Panasonic ZS70
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200 (Push to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-720mm (F3.3-6.4) lens
  • 322g - 112 x 67 x 41mm
  • Revealed April 2017
  • Also referred to as Lumix DMC-TZ90
  • Succeeded the Panasonic ZS60
  • Updated by Panasonic ZS80
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Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. There is a noticeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the D1X (5MP) and ZS70 (20MP) and the D1X (APS-C) and ZS70 (1/2.3") have different sensor dimensions.

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The D1X was unveiled 17 years earlier than the ZS70 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D1X being a Large SLR camera and the Panasonic ZS70 being a Compact camera.

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise view of how the D1X matches up against the ZS70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D1X over the Panasonic ZS70

 D1X ZS70 

Reasons to pick Panasonic ZS70 over the Nikon D1X

 ZS70 D1X 
RevealedApril 2017June 2001More modern by 192 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3"2"Larger display (+1")
Display resolution1040k130kClearer display (+910k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D1X and Panasonic ZS70

 D1X ZS70 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D1X enjoys outer dimensions of 157mm x 153mm x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Panasonic ZS70 has sizing of 112mm x 67mm x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6") along with a weight of 322 grams (0.71 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you use at that time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the D1X against the ZS70.

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the D1X and ZS70 is 51 and 87 respectively.

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes merely by going through technical specs. The picture here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D1X and ZS70.

As you can tell, the 2 cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D1X with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Panasonic ZS70 will show greater detail having an extra 15MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop images a bit more aggressively. The more aged D1X will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 sensor size comparison

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D1X
Portrait photography with Panasonic ZS70
51
focusing manually
great flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no liveview
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
54
manual focus
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
external flash not possible
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D1X
Street photography with Panasonic ZS70
45
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW files
supports focus via touch
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D1X Sports photography advice
Panasonic ZS70 Sports photography advice
42
maximum shutter speed is high (1/16,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect autofocus
no liveview
max frames per second low (3.0 fps)
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
61
amazing zoom range (24-720mm 30.0 x zoom)
silent mode (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
features tracking autofocus
good battery (380 shots)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D1X Travel photography information
Panasonic ZS70 Travel photography information
28
does not have Timelapse recording
sensor resolution low (5 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
79
good battery (380 per charge)
supports focus via touch
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
rather wide (24mm)
very long zoom (720mm)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D1X Landscape photography info
Panasonic ZS70 Landscape photography info
41
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
screen is small (2 inches)
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
sensor resolution low (5MP)
maximum ISO low (800)
does not have Timelapse recording
62
manual focus
rather wide (24mm)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Optical)
MP count decent (20MP)
saves RAW files
good battery (380 per charge)
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D1X Vlogging information
Panasonic ZS70 Vlogging information
9
lack of video recording
74
rather wide (24mm)
screen is selfie friendly
touch screen
image stabilization (Optical)
features face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
slow max aperture (f3.3)
does not have external microphone port
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Nikon D1X vs Panasonic ZS70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D1X and Panasonic ZS70
 Nikon D1XPanasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon D1X Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS70
Also called - Lumix DMC-TZ90
Category Pro DSLR Small Sensor Superzoom
Released 2001-06-29 2017-04-19
Body design Large SLR Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type CCD BSI-CMOS
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 5 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 1960 5184 x 3888
Max native ISO 800 3200
Max boosted ISO - 6400
Min native ISO 125 80
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points - 49
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F fixed lens
Lens focal range - 24-720mm (30.0x)
Highest aperture - f/3.3-6.4
Macro focus distance - 3cm
Amount of lenses 309 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Tilting
Screen size 2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 130 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 1,166 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 96% 100%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.46x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/16000 secs 1/2000 secs
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 10.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 5.60 m (at Auto ISO)
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/500 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (60p, 60i, 30p), 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p)
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video file format - MPEG-4, AVCHD
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB none USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) 322 grams (0.71 lbs)
Physical dimensions 157 x 153 x 85mm (6.2" x 6.0" x 3.3") 112 x 67 x 41mm (4.4" x 2.6" x 1.6")
DXO scores
DXO All around 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 - 380 photos
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec, 3 shots / 10 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Cost at launch $5,130 $450