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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced July 2020
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Introduced February 2019
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic S1

 Z5 S1 
IntroducedJuly 2020February 2019Fresher by 18 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon Z5

 S1 Z5 
Display resolution2100k1040kClearer display (+1060k dot)

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S1

 Z5 S1 
Manual focus Very exact focus
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display size3.2"3.2"Same display sizing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1 Street photography factors
74
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers focus by touch
weather sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (675 grams)
70
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
offers focus via touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competitors in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1 Sports photography details
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather sealing
good battery (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames per second)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
bad battery (380 shots)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Travel photography camera
68
good battery (470 shots)
weather sealing
has bluetooth
offers focus by touch
MP count good (24 megapixels)
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
display isn't selfie friendly
59
weather sealing
connects via bluetooth
offers focus via touch
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
bad battery (380 shots)
heavier than competitors in class (1,021g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography highlights
86
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather sealing
good battery (470 CIPA)
has dual storage slots
81
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z5
Vlogging with Panasonic S1
34
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone jack
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competition in class (675g)
32
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes external mic port
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than competitors in class (1,021g)
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-07-20 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Venus Engine
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 51200 51200
Max boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Number of lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot 5,760k dot
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 4.5 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain 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
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 1021g (2.25 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 95
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.5
DXO Low light rating not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 380 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) -
Storage slots Two Two
Price at launch $1,399 $2,498