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Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10

Portability
61
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D70s front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10 front
Portability
66
Imaging
44
Features
38
Overall
41

Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 Key Specs

Nikon D70s
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 679g - 140 x 111 x 78mm
  • Launched April 2005
  • Replaced the Nikon D70
Panasonic L10
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - Four Thirds Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Micro Four Thirds Mount
  • 556g - 135 x 96 x 78mm
  • Introduced December 2007
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Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D70s over the Panasonic L10

 D70s L10 

Reasons to pick Panasonic L10 over the Nikon D70s

 L10 D70s 
IntroducedDecember 2007April 2005More modern by 32 months
Screen dimension2.5"2"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution207k130kClearer screen (+77k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D70s and Panasonic L10

 D70s L10 
Focus manually More precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch screen No Touch screen

Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 size comparison

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

Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 sensor size comparison

Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D70s Portrait photography details
Panasonic L10 Portrait photography details
53
has manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
no liveview feature
low MP (6 megapixels)
56
has manual focus
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
low resolution sensor (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Street photography camera
Panasonic L10 as a Street photography camera
53
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
fixed screen
does not have image stabilization
59
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (556 grams)
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D70s Sports photography features
Panasonic L10 Sports photography features
43
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
no liveview feature
continuous shooting slow (3.0 frames per second)
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6 megapixels)
42
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
has phase detect auto focus
low fps (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D70s Travel photography information
Panasonic L10 Travel photography information
43
built-in flash
lack of Time Lapse recording
low MP (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
51
lighter than others in class (556g)
built-in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
low resolution sensor (10 megapixels)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D70s Landscape photography features
Panasonic L10 Landscape photography features
45
has manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
small screen (2 inches)
no liveview feature
does not have image stabilization
low MP (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
49
has manual focus
swap lenses (Micro Four Thirds mount)
sensor size is good (Four Thirds)
exports RAW formats
small screen (2.5 inch)
lack of image stabilization
low resolution sensor (10MP)
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D70s as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic L10 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
9
no video shooting
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Nikon D70s vs Panasonic L10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D70s and Panasonic L10
 Nikon D70sPanasonic Lumix DMC-L10
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D70s Panasonic Lumix DMC-L10
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-04-20 2007-12-14
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Four Thirds
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.5mm 17.3 x 13mm
Sensor surface area 367.4mm² 224.9mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixels 10 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 3008 x 2000 3648 x 2736
Highest native ISO 1600 1600
Min native ISO 200 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points - 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Micro Four Thirds
Total lenses 309 45
Focal length multiplier 1.5 2.1
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2 inches 2.5 inches
Screen resolution 130k dots 207k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.47x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 3.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 11.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow Sync Auto, Red-Eye Auto, On, Red-Eye On, Red-Eye Slow Sync, Off, Slow Sync (1&2)
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/500 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Highest video resolution None None
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 679 grams (1.50 lbs) 556 grams (1.23 lbs)
Dimensions 140 x 111 x 78mm (5.5" x 4.4" x 3.1") 135 x 96 x 78mm (5.3" x 3.8" x 3.1")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 50 55
DXO Color Depth rating 20.4 21.3
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.3 10.8
DXO Low light rating 529 429
Other
Battery ID EN-EL3a -
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots One One
Launch cost $700 $350