Nikon D70 vs Panasonic S1

Here is a detailed overview of the Nikon D70 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a crucial gap among the sensor resolutions of the D70 (6MP) and S1 (12MP) and the D70 (APS-C) and S1 (1/2.3") provide different sensor dimensions.

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The D70 was revealed 7 years prior to the S1 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D70 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a complete comparison, here is a simple view of how the D70 scores vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70 and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D70 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera often, you need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon D70 has physical dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") along with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D70 vs Panasonic S1 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you use during that time. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D70 compared to the S1.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70 and S1 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Normally, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The photograph underneath might offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the D70 and S1.

To sum up, both of these cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D70 using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Panasonic S1 will render greater detail because of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D70 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.