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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
79
Imaging
70
Features
80
Overall
74
Nikon Z fc front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Nikon Z fc
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push to 204800)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 445g - 135 x 94 x 44mm
  • Introduced June 2021
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic S1R, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap between the image resolutions of the Z fc (21MP) and S1R (47MP) and the Z fc (APS-C) and S1R (Full frame) posses totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z fc was brought out 2 years after the S1R which is quite a large difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z fc matches up against the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z fc over the Panasonic S1R

 Z fc S1R 
LaunchedJune 2021February 2019Newer by 30 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Selfie screen Take selfies

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Nikon Z fc

 S1R Z fc 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k1040kClearer screen (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z fc and Panasonic S1R

 Z fc S1R 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z fc has outer dimensions of 135mm x 94mm x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") accompanied by a weight of 445 grams (0.98 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z fc against the S1R.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z fc and S1R is 79 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it can be tough to see the difference between sensor dimensions just by reading specs. The pic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z fc and S1R.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z fc because of its tinier sensor will make shooting shallow DOF more difficult and the Panasonic S1R will offer greater detail having its extra 26 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z fc is going to have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z fc Portrait photography info
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography info
82
focusing manually
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW formats
88
you can focus manually
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z fc Street photography info
Panasonic S1R Street photography info
74
screen can move to multiple angles
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
provides focus via touch
very good ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
71
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
offers focus via touch
environment proofing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z fc Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
68
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
comes with phase detect auto focus
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 shots)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/16,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z fc as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
72
supports bluetooth
provides focus via touch
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
low battery power (300 per charge)
more heavy than competition (445 grams)
60
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers focus via touch
megapixel count great (47 megapixels)
bad battery pack (360 CIPA)
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z fc Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography highlights
75
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3")
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
no image stabilization
low battery power (300 per charge)
83
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count great (47MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
bad battery pack (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z fc
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
74
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone port
no image stabilization
more heavy than competition (445g)
33
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than others in class (1,020g)
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Nikon Z fc vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z fc and Panasonic S1R
 Nikon Z fcPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z fc Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-06-28 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 47 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min enhanced ISO - 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
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
Display type Fully Articulated Tilting
Display sizing 3 inches 3.2 inches
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.68x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/16000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 11.0 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize - 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 445g (0.98 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 135 x 94 x 44mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 1.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 300 images 360 images
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) -
Card slots One Dual
Cost at release $949 $3,698