Nikon D70 vs Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10

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      Specifications

      General Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      BrandNikonPanasonic
      ModelD70Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Successor ModelNikon D80
      MSRP$199
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensPoint & Shoot
      Body TypeDSLRStandard Compact
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Sensor TypeCCDCCD
      Sensor FormatDX
      Sensor SizeAPS-C1/2.33-inch
      Sensor Dimensions23.7 x 15.6 mm6.08 x 4.56 mm
      Total Pixels16.6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels6.1 Megapixel16 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range200 - 1,600100 - 1,600
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Max Image Resolution3008 x 20004608 x 3456
      Other Resolutions2240 x 1488, 1504 x 10004608 x 3072, 4608 x 2592, 3456 x 3456, 3264 x 2448, 3264 x 2176, 2048 x 1536, 2048 x 1360, 1536 x 1536, 1920 x 1080, 640 x 480
      Image Aspect Ratios3:21:1, 4:3, 3:2, 16:9
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, Normal, Basic
      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 DMC-SZ10
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous      		Multi-area
      Center
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoAF Area Modes (Single Area AF, Dynamic Area AF, Closest Subject Priority Dynamic Area AF), Focus Lock
      Number of Focus Points9
      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 DMC-SZ10
      Lens MountNikon F
      Crop Factor1.5x
      35mm Equivalent Focal Length Range24 - 288 mm
      Optical Zoom12x
      Maximum Aperturef/3.1 - 6.3
      Min Normal Focus Distance3 cm
      Image Stabilization
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Screen TypeFixedTilting
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size1.8"3.0"
      Screen Resolution130k dot460k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      ViewfinderOptical (pentamirror)
      Viewfinder Coverage95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.75x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.50x
      Diopter Adjustment-2 to +1
      Shutter Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Shutter TypeCombined mechanical and CCD electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec8 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/2000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting3.0 fps1.4 fps
      Mirror Lock Up for image sensor cleaning
      Flash Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Front curtain
      Rear curtain
      Red-Eye
      Slow Sync      		Auto
      auto w/redeye reduction
      on
      slow sync w/redeye
      off
      Flash Range11.00 m at ISO 1005.20 m
      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 DMC-SZ10
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Exposure ModesDigital Vari-Program, programmed auto [P] with flexible program, shutter-priority auto [S], aperture priority auto , manual [M]
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±2 (at 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing 2 or 3 frames at +/-2EV in 1/3 or 1/2 steps
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value with AE-L/AF-L button
      DXO Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      DxO Low Light ISO529
      DxO Color Depth20.4
      DxO Dynamic Range10.3
      DxO Overall Score50
      Video Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Internal Recording ModesNo
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1920 x 1080
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Terminals Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      USB SpeedUSB 1.0 (1.5 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      SpeakerMono
      Built-in MicrophoneMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional ML-L3
      Environmental Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Environmental Sealing
      Physical Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Dimensions140 x 111 x 78 mm (5.51 x 4.37 x 3.07")99 x 60 x 30 mm (3.9 x 2.36 x 1.18")
      Weight (inc. batteries)679 g (1.50 lb / 23.95 oz)177 g (0.39 lb / 6.24 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)5 x 4.6 x 2"
      Package Weight0.7 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Battery PackEN-EL3
      Battery Life200 shots
      Internal Storage80 MB
      External StorageSingle Slot: CompactFlash (Type I/II, compliant with UDMA), MicroDriveSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC
      Other Nikon D70 Panasonic Lumix DMC-SZ10
      Self Timer 2 to 20 secYes (2 or 10 sec)
      Orientation Sensor
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction System


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