Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10

Let's examine more closely at the Nikon D70s versus Panasonic L10, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a big gap between the image resolutions of the D70s (6MP) and L10 (10MP) and the D70s (APS-C) and L10 (Four Thirds) possess different sensor size.

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The D70s was announced 3 years earlier than the L10 which is quite a big gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the D70s matches up vs the L10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D70s and Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D70s Gallery and Panasonic L10 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry around your camera, you'll have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D70s comes with exterior dimensions of 140mm x 111mm x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 679 grams (1.50 lbs) while the Panasonic L10 has sizing of 135mm x 96mm x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1") and a weight of 556 grams (1.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D70s versus Panasonic L10 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. The following is the front view measurements comparison of the D70s vs the L10.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the D70s and L10 is 61 and 66 respectively.

Quite often, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes only by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the D70s and L10.

Plainly, both the cameras posses different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The D70s having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF less difficult and the Panasonic L10 will offer greater detail with its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more aged D70s is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.