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Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Nikon Z5 front
Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80

Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Introduced April 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 Overview

On this page, we are reviewing the Nikon D70s and Nikon Z5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Advanced Mirrorless and both of them are produced by Nikon. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and Z5 (24MP) and the D70s (APS-C) and Z5 (Full frame) have totally different sensor sizes.

Photography Glossary

The D70s was revealed 16 years before the Z5 and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon D70s being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before diving right into a full comparison, here is a short summation of how the D70s matches up vs the Z5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Nikon Z5

 D70s Z5 

Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Nikon D70s

 Z5 D70s 
AnnouncedJuly 2020April 2005Fresher by 185 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2"Larger display (+1.2")
Display resolution1040k130kClearer display (+910k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Nikon Z5

 D70s Z5 
Manual focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D70s has got outer measurements of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Nikon Z5 has measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D70s and Nikon Z5 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the D70s against the Z5.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70s and Z5 is 61 and 62 respectively.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it's tough to envision the gap between sensor sizing only by checking a spec sheet. The visual below will offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D70s and Z5.

Clearly, each of these cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The D70s having a tinier sensor will make getting shallow DOF trickier and the Nikon Z5 will resolve extra detail because of its extra 18 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images more aggressively. The older D70s is going to be behind with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography highlights
Nikon Z5 Portrait photography highlights
53
you can focus manually
high flash sync speed (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
low MP (6MP)
86
manual focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s Street photography factors
Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
53
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no moving screen
no image stabilization
74
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others (675g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography details
Nikon Z5 Sports photography details
43
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
good sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no liveview
slow continuous shooting (3.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
good battery power (470 per charge)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (4.5 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography advice
Nikon Z5 Travel photography advice
43
built-in flash
no Timelapse mode
low MP (6MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
68
good battery power (470 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than others (675g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Landscape photography camera
Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
45
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
small screen (2 inch)
no liveview
no image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
no Timelapse mode
87
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proof
good battery power (470 CIPA)
has double storage slots
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s Vlogging highlights
Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
9
no video shooting
34
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
more heavy than others (675g)
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Nikon D70s vs Nikon Z5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Nikon Z5
 Nikon D70sNikon Z5
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Nikon
Model type Nikon D70s Nikon Z5
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced Mirrorless
Introduced 2005-04-20 2020-07-20
Body design Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Expeed 6
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 35.9 x 23.9mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 858.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 3008 x 2000 6016 x 4016
Max native ISO 1600 51200
Max boosted ISO - 102400
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 273
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Nikon Z
Number of lenses 309 15
Crop factor 1.5 1
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display sizing 2" 3.2"
Display resolution 130 thousand dot 1,040 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 3,690 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 95% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.8x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 3.0fps 4.5fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 11.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/500 secs 1/200 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions - 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution None 3840x2160
Video data format - MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 grams (1.50 pounds) 675 grams (1.49 pounds)
Physical dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 529 not tested
Other
Battery life - 470 images
Type of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3a EN-EL15c
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I or II) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible)
Storage slots One Dual
Retail pricing $700 $1,399