Front (7.5)
The front of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70 features a Leica DC Vario-Elmarit Lens located in the left portion of the camera body. Recessed and enabled with an automatic Lens Cover, the Lens is capable of 3x optical zoom, and 3x digital zoom potentiality. Located centrally above the lens barrel of the camera is the optical viewfinder, which is located to the left of the built-in flash. Beneath the flash is the Self-timer indicator for timer-based shots. The right side of the camera body features a built out section from the body, to be used as a grip for the camera during shots. There is no material difference between the camera body and the grip however, which makes holding during sweaty or other wet conditions problematic. During usage I was forced to constantly re-adjust my grip in an attempt to hold the camera comfortably for extended periods of time.

Back (7.5)
The back of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70 is mostly designed around the 1.5” LCD screen located on the left side of the camera body. The display is a 114,000 pixel unit, with an approximate field of view accuracy rating of nearly 100%. Above the LCD screen, the user will find the centrally located optical viewfinder. To the right of the viewfinder is the power light indicator and the status indicator for the unit. Beneath the LCD screen and running from left to right are: the Delete/Focus button, the Display button, and the Menu button. To the right of these features is the standard four-way keypad, above which is the Mode Dial which encircles the single/burst settings button. Once again, the viewfinder is flush with the LCD screen, making it the perfect place for me to wipe the daily buildup of my pores, an aggravating and constantly disgusting aspect to these cameras.

Left Side (8.0)
The left side of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70 has two covers located towards the back of the camera body. The top cover is a port cover, under which are housed the DC in and the Digital / A/V out sockets. Beneath this cleverly and well designed port cover is the camera's SD/MMC memory card slot, which is accessed by pulling the cover towards the back of the camera body, opening the cover to access the slot beneath.

Right Side (7.0)
The right side of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70 has a strap eyelet for optional strap capabilities, if so desired.

Top (8.0)
The top of the Panasonic Lumix DMC-LC70 features a shutter button located towards the front right corner of the camera’s body. The zoom toggle sits on a ring surrounding the shutter button, and allows for variance in telephoto and wide angle shots. To the left and back of the shutter button is the off/on switch for the camera. Further to the left, and a mere notch in the top of the camera body, the user will find the in-camera microphone.