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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a complete comparison of the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a considerable gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and S1R (47MP) but they come with the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was announced 21 months after the S1R which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a complete comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z6 II scores against the S1R when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic S1R

 Z6 II S1R 
IntroducedOctober 2020February 2019More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Nikon Z6 II

 S1R Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic S1R

 Z6 II S1R 
Focus manually Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Screen resolution2100k2100kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II against the S1R.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and S1R is 61 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it can be hard to imagine the difference in sensor sizes simply by viewing specs. The picture here might give you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and S1R.

All in all, each of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S1R to provide you with more detail with its extra 22MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs much more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
86
you can focus manually
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
87
you can focus manually
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
fantastic sensor resolution (47MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detection focus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
71
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
features touch to focus
weather proofing
very good ISO range (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery life (410 shots)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking autofocus
weather proofing
bad battery (360 CIPA)
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography information
Panasonic S1R Travel photography information
66
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is amazing (25 megapixels)
terrible battery life (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
fantastic sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
bad battery (360 shots)
heavier than competition (1,020g)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
has double storage slots
terrible battery life (410 shots)
82
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic sensor resolution (47 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
bad battery (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging info
Panasonic S1R Vlogging info
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
screen isn't selfie friendly
32
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic S1R
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2020-10-14 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by - Venus Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 8000 x 6000
Maximum native ISO 51200 25600
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Number of lenses 15 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2" 3.2"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
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 silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
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
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
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 705 grams (1.55 lb) 1020 grams (2.25 lb)
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 100
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 410 photos 360 photos
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD -
Storage slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $1,997 $3,698