Nikon D70 vs Panasonic L1

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon D70 versus Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the D70 (6MP) and the L1 (7MP) is very similar but the D70 (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) come with different sensor sizing.

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The D70 was revealed 4 years before the L1 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D70 matches up against the L1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D70 & Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D70 Gallery & Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70 offers outer measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") and a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at that moment. Following is the front view size comparison of the D70 against the L1.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D70 and L1 is 61 and 65 respectively.

More often than not, its difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements just by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D70 and L1.

Clearly, each of these cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The D70 using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Panasonic L1 will deliver more detail because of its extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The older D70 is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.