Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L1

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon D70s and Panasonic L1, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the D70s (6MP) and the L1 (7MP) is pretty similar but the D70s (APS-C) and L1 (Four Thirds) have different sensor size.

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The D70s was revealed 24 months prior to the L1 which makes them a generation apart from one another. Both the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D70s matches up against the L1 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D70s Gallery and Panasonic L1 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D70s enjoys outer dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") accompanied by a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) whilst the Panasonic L1 has proportions of 146mm x 87mm x 77mm (5.7" x 3.4" x 3.0") with a weight of 606 grams (1.34 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D70s and Panasonic L1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is a front view measurements comparison of the D70s and the L1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D70s and L1 is 61 and 65 respectively.

Sometimes, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor measurements only by reviewing technical specs. The graphic below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D70s and L1.

As you can tell, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The D70s using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Panasonic L1 will offer more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older D70s is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.