Nikon Z5 vs Panasonic S1R

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z5 versus Panasonic S1R, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Pro Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and S1R (47MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z5 was brought out 18 months later than the S1R making them a generation apart from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a thorough comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z5 grades against the S1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Panasonic S1R Gallery.

If you are looking to lug around your camera, you will need to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has sizing 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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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at the time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z5 versus the S1R.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and S1R is 62 and 54 respectively.

Typically, it's tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements simply by looking through specifications. The graphic underneath may provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and S1R.

Plainly, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1R to render more detail having its extra 23MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop pics way more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.