Nikon D70s vs Panasonic G5

On this page, we will be evaluating the Nikon D70s vs Panasonic G5, former being a Advanced DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and G5 (16MP) and the D70s (APS-C) and G5 (Four Thirds) boast different sensor measurements.

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The D70s was manufactured 8 years prior to the G5 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D70s being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic G5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a short summation of how the D70s matches up against the G5 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70s & Panasonic Lumix DMC-G5. The entire galleries are available at Nikon D70s Gallery & Panasonic G5 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and size. The Nikon D70s has got outer dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") having a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic G5 has specifications of 120mm x 83mm x 71mm (4.7" x 3.3" x 2.8") and a weight of 396 grams (0.87 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D70s vs Panasonic G5 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. Following is a front view physical size comparison of the D70s versus the G5.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the D70s and G5 is 61 and 74 respectively.

Generally, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The photograph underneath will offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the D70s and G5.

Plainly, both of these cameras have different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The D70s due to its bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Panasonic G5 will render greater detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also let you crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The older D70s will be behind with regard to sensor innovation.