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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(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
Panasonic S1H
(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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic S1H

 Z fc S1H 
RevealedJune 2021August 2019More modern by 23 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon Z fc

 S1H Z fc 
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2330k1040kSharper display (+1290k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic S1H

 Z fc S1H 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Display typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z fc and S1H is 79 and 52 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z fc
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
82
focusing manually
good resolution (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
supports RAW files
85
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detection focusing
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
74
screen can move to multiple angles
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
great ISO range (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445 grams)
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1H Sports photography advice
68
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking autofocus
supports phase detect auto focus
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
environment proofing
terrible battery (400 shots)
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
72
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
good resolution (21 megapixels)
selfie friendly screen
low battery pack (300 shots)
heavier than competitors (445 grams)
64
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
decent MP (24MP)
selfie friendly screen
terrible battery (400 shots)
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography details
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography details
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3 inches)
good resolution (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
low battery pack (300 CIPA)
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z fc Vlogging information
Panasonic S1H Vlogging information
74
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
supports face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic support
lack of image stabilization
heavier than competitors (445g)
70
selfie friendly screen
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pxls)
has external microphone jack
more heavy than average (1,052 grams)
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic S1H
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
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