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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Released August 2019
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Here is a comprehensive analysis of the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic S1H, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty similar and they enjoy the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z5 was launched 11 months later than the S1H so they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z5 matches up versus the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Panasonic S1H

 Z5 S1H 
ReleasedJuly 2020August 2019Fresher by 11 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon Z5

 S1H Z5 
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2330k1040kClearer screen (+1290k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S1H

 Z5 S1H 
Manually focus Dial exact focusing
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For anyone who is planning to carry your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 has got exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 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. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the Z5 vs the S1H.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and S1H is 62 and 52 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading specifications. The graphic below will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and S1H.

To sum up, both of these cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact resolution so you should expect similar quality of images though you really should consider the release date of the products into consideration. The fresher Z5 provides a benefit with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
85
manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Panasonic S1H Street photography factors
74
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes touch to focus
environment sealing
good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than average (675g)
69
fully articulated screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery (470 per charge)
has phase detect AF
slow fps (4.5 frames per second)
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
68
better than average battery (470 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
good resolution (24 megapixels)
heavier than average (675g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
64
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery power (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good resolution (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment sealing
better than average battery (470 shots)
has dual storage slots
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
terrible battery power (400 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1H Vlogging highlights
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic jack
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
heavier than average (675g)
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection autofocus
high quality video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has external microphone support
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Panasonic S1H
 Nikon Z5Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z5 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Advanced Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-07-20 2019-08-28
Physical type 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 measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 35.6 x 23.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6016 x 4016 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Leica L
Number of lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Display resolution 1,040k dots 2,330k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Highest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 4.5 frames/s 9.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/320s
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 pounds) 1052 grams (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 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 470 photos 400 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Price at launch $1,399 $3,998