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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost 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
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Launched August 2019
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H Overview

On this page, we are looking at the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z6 II (25MP) and the S1H (24MP) is fairly similar and both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was unveiled 14 months after the S1H making them a generation away from each other. Both cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick view of how the Z6 II grades versus the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic S1H

 Z6 II S1H 
LaunchedOctober 2020August 2019Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon Z6 II

 S1H Z6 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k2100kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic S1H

 Z6 II S1H 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display dimensions
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has specifications of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Panasonic S1H in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. The following is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the S1H.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and S1H is 61 and 52 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Generally, it's tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specs. The picture below will provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and S1H.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon Z6 II to offer extra detail having an extra 1MP. Greater resolution will help you crop photos a bit more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II should have an advantage in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography information
86
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320s)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
supports RAW formats
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography details
Panasonic S1H Street photography details
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
provides focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (51,200)
69
screen articulates
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
comes with touch focus
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Panasonic S1H Sports photography factors
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
terrible battery (410 shots)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather sealing
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography details
Panasonic S1H Travel photography details
66
environment proof
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
terrible battery (410 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
has bluetooth
comes with touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
display is selfie friendly
terrible battery pack (400 per charge)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
great high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
2 card slots
terrible battery (410 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
weather sealing
two card slots
terrible battery pack (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Panasonic S1H Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
70
display is selfie friendly
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (5952 x 3988 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic S1H
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2019-08-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-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 25MP 24MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 204800
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Number of lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3.2 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 2,330 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Max quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash options 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 1052 gr (2.32 pounds)
Physical 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 Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 400 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Card slots Two Two
Price at release $1,997 $3,998