Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H
79 Imaging
70 Features
80 Overall
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87 Overall
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
- Revealed June 2021
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 5952 x 3988 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
- Revealed August 2019
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Overview
Following is a in-depth analysis of the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z fc (21MP) and the S1H (24MP) is fairly close but the Z fc (APS-C) and S1H (Full frame) feature totally different sensor sizes.
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe Z fc was launched 23 months after the S1H making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before going straight into a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z fc scores vs the S1H in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z fc Gallery and Panasonic S1H Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic S1H
Z fc | S1H | |||
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Revealed | June 2021 | August 2019 | More modern by 23 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon Z fc
S1H | Z fc | |||
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Display sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2330k | 1040k | Sharper display (+1290k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic S1H
Z fc | S1H | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focusing | |||
Display type | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated display | |
Selfie screen | Both are selfie friendly | |||
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison
When you are going to carry around your camera, you will need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z fc enjoys outside measurements of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") having a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are utilizing at that time. The following is the front view over all size comparison of the Z fc versus the S1H.
Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison
Generally, it can be tough to envision the contrast in sensor sizes only by looking through specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z fc and S1H.
As you can plainly see, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z fc featuring a smaller sensor will make getting shallower depth of field more challenging and the Panasonic S1H will render greater detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The fresher Z fc is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.
Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Specifications
Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Panasonic |
Model | Nikon Z fc | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H |
Type | Entry-Level Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
Revealed | 2021-06-28 | 2019-08-28 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | - | Venus Engine |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | Full frame |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 369.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
Sensor resolution | 21 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6000 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 204800 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Min boosted ISO | - | 50 |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
AF continuous | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
AF selectice | ||
Center weighted AF | ||
Multi area AF | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Number of focus points | 209 | 225 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Nikon Z | Leica L |
Amount of lenses | 21 | 30 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fully Articulated | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3 inches | 3.2 inches |
Resolution of screen | 1,040k dot | 2,330k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Electronic |
Viewfinder resolution | 2,360k dot | 5,760k dot |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.68x | 0.78x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 60 seconds |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/8000 seconds |
Maximum silent shutter speed | - | 1/8000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 11.0fps | 9.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | no built-in flash |
Flash settings | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, off | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Maximum flash sync | - | 1/320 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 5952x3988 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes |
GPS | None | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 445 grams (0.98 lb) | 1052 grams (2.32 lb) |
Dimensions | 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") | 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 300 photographs | 400 photographs |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL25 | - |
Self timer | Yes | Yes |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported) |
Storage slots | 1 | 2 |
Cost at launch | $949 | $3,998 |