Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1

Lets look more in depth at the Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Pro Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the S1 (24MP) is fairly close and both cameras provide the identical sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z5 was announced 18 months later than the S1 making them a generation apart from each other. Both the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z5 grades vs the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic Lumix DC-S1. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

If you are planning to carry your camera regularly, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 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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Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 vs the S1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and S1 is 62 and 54 respectively.

Generally, its hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing merely by researching specifications. The visual here will give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and S1.

To sum up, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size and the same exact MP therefore you should expect comparable quality of photographs but you would want to factor the release date of the cameras into account. The younger Z5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.