Nikon D70 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD70Lumix DC-ZS80
      Predecessor ModelPanasonic Lumix DC-ZS70
      Successor ModelNikon D80
      MSRP$449/£399/€449
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Sensor TypeCCDBSI-CMOS
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.3-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.17 x 4.55 mm
      Total Pixels21.1 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel20.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,60080 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range80 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      ProcessorVenus Engine
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20005184 x 3888
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAWJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, BasicFine, standard
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto (TTL white balance), six manual modes with fine-tuning, preset white balance, white balance bracketing possible
      WB Bracketing
      Focus Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAF Area Modes (Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF), Focus Lock
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenType B BriteView Clear Matte Mark II with AF Area Brackets (grid lines can be displayed)
      Optics Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      Focal Length4.3 - 129 mm
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 720 mm
      Optical Zoom30x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.3 - 6.4
      Min Normal Focus Distance50 cm
      Min Macro Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Selfie & Vlogger Friendly LCD Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution130k dot1,040k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)Electronic
      Viewfinder Coverage95%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x0.53x
      Viewfinder Resolution2,330k dot
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec4 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Electronic)1/16000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps10.0 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 10 fps at 20.3 MP
      Up to 30 fps at 8 MP
      Flash Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      Auto/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced On
      Forced On/Red-eye Reduction
      Slow Sync
      Slow Sync/Red-eye Reduction
      Forced Off
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1005.60 m at Auto ISO
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/500 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2, 1 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemSB-28DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-29: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-30: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-50DX: Manual, Rear Curtain
      SB-80DX: Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red Eye Reduction
      SB-400: i-TTL, Manual* (*with D40 using Custom Setting only)
      SB-600: i-TTL, Manual, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom, Rear Curtain
      SB-800: i-TTL, Auto Aperture (AA), GN, Auto, Manual, Rear Curtain, Repeating Flash, Red-Eye Reduction, AF, Zoom
      SB-900: CLS cameras: i-TTL, AA, Non-TTL Auto, GN, M, RPT, AutoFP High Speed Sync (D3-series, D2-series, D700, D300s, D300, D200, D80 only) , FV Lock, AF-Assist for mulit-area AF, Flash Color Info. Comm., Rear Curtain Sync, Red-Eye Reduction, Auto Zoom
      SB-R1/SB-R200 triggered by camera's built in flash: i-TTL, Manual, AutoFP High Speed Sync, FV Lock, Rear Curtain Sync
      External Flash ConnectionStandard ISO hot-shoe contact with safety lock
      Exposure Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, programmed auto [P] with flexible program, shutter-priority auto [S], aperture priority auto , manual [M]Aperture Priority, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames at +/-2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps ±3 (3, 5, 7 frames at 1/3 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      DxO Low Light ISO529
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Internal Recording ModesNoAVCHD/MP4
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160) at 29.97 fps
      1920 x 1080p at 29.97/59.94 fps
      1920 x 1080i at 59.94 fps
      1280 x 720 at 29.97/ fps
      640 x 480 at 240 fps
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 2160
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Micro
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Dimensions140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")112 x 69 x 42 mm (4.41 x 2.72 x 1.65")
      Weight (inc. batteries)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)327 g (0.72 lb / 11.53 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5.3 x 5.1 x 2.6"
      Package Weight1.14 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Battery PackEN-EL3DMW-BLG10
      Battery Life380 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
      Other Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DC-ZS80
      Self Timer 2 to 20 sec
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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