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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Released February 2019
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Overview

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the S1 (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was introduced 21 months after the S1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II scores vs the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic S1

 Z6 II S1 
ReleasedOctober 2020February 2019Newer by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 S1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic S1

 Z6 II S1 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen measurement
Screen resolution2100k2100kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic S1 has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") with a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic S1 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II and the S1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and S1 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, its hard to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by looking at specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and S1.

To sum up, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same MP. You should count on the Nikon Z6 II to resolve greater detail using its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides face detection focus
supports RAW formats
85
has manual focus
above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focusing
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
offers focus by touch
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proof
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1 Sports photography factors
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proof
bad battery (380 shots)
doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
offers focus by touch
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
59
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
bad battery (380 CIPA)
heavier than average (1,021 grams)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
82
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather proof
has double storage slots
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
weather proof
has dual storage slots
bad battery (380 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Panasonic S1 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen capability
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focus
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic jack
doesn't have selfie friendly display
heavier than average (1,021g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 25 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 51200
Highest boosted ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Leica L
Amount of lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder 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 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
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 705g (1.55 lb) 1021g (2.25 lb)
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 410 images 380 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail price $1,997 $2,498