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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
57
Imaging
70
Features
87
Overall
76
Nikon D750 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
74
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Released September 2014
  • Succeeded the Nikon D700
  • Replacement is Nikon D780
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Announced February 2019
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

The following is a detailed analysis of the Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1, one is a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the D750 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively close and both cameras have the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The D750 was announced 5 years prior to the S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon D750 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Panasonic S1 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera.

Before going right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise summation of how the D750 grades vs the S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Panasonic S1

 D750 S1 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon D750

 S1 D750 
AnnouncedFebruary 2019September 2014Newer by 53 months
Screen resolution2100k1229kSharper screen (+871k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Panasonic S1

 D750 S1 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you're planning to travel with your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D750 enjoys external measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1 has sizing of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the D750 against the S1.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and S1 is 57 and 54 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by viewing specifications. The image here should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and S1.

To sum up, each of these cameras provide the same sensor dimensions and the same resolution so you should expect comparable quality of photos but you will need to factor the production date of the cameras into account. The more aged D750 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography info
82
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
84
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 Street photography features
Panasonic S1 Street photography features
68
tilting screen
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
no image stabilization
70
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (51,200)
heavier than competition (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Sports photography camera
77
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
environment proofing
great battery life (1,230 per charge)
comes with phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
75
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
low battery (380 shots)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D750 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1 Travel photography advice
68
great battery life (1,230 per charge)
environment proofing
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
flash built-in
does not contain selfie friendly screen
59
weather sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
MP count good (24MP)
low battery (380 CIPA)
heavier than competition (1,021g)
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
78
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
great battery life (1,230 CIPA)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
great ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
low battery (380 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D750
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
30
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does have microphone port
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no image stabilization
32
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,021g)
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Nikon D750 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon D750Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon D750 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Advanced DSLR Pro Mirrorless
Released 2014-09-12 2019-02-01
Physical type Mid-size SLR SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 12800 51200
Max boosted ISO 51200 204800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 225
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Leica L
Number of lenses 309 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Electronic
Viewfinder resolution - 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash settings Auto, Auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, auto slow sync, auto slow sync w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync, Slow Sync w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 1920x1080 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840 grams (1.85 lb) 1021 grams (2.25 lb)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 93 95
DXO Color Depth rating 24.8 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.5 14.5
DXO Low light rating 2956 3333
Other
Battery life 1230 photos 380 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) -
Card slots Dual Dual
Retail price $2,000 $2,498