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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 DMC-S1 front
Portability
96
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-112mm (F3.1-5.6) lens
  • 117g - 99 x 59 x 21mm
  • Introduced January 2011
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Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Overview

Its time to examine more closely at the Nikon Z6 II and Panasonic S1, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and S1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") use totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was introduced 9 years later than the S1 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Panasonic S1 being a Compact camera.

Before going in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z6 II scores versus the S1 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Panasonic S1

 Z6 II S1 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2011More recent by 119 months
Focus manually Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

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 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has specifications of 99mm x 59mm x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8") having a weight of 117 grams (0.26 lbs).

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

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II against the S1.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and S1 is 61 and 96 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is tough to envision the difference between sensor measurements only by looking at specifications. The visual below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and S1.

Plainly, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you more detail using its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Z6 II is going to have a benefit with regard to 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 information
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography information
86
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
21
focusing manually not possible
no manual control
external flash not possible
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
provides focus by touch
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
63
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
Panasonic S1 Sports photography information
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
comes with phase detect AF
bad battery power (410 per charge)
27
image stabilization (Optical)
no shutter priority mode
low MP (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Travel photography highlights
66
environment proof
has bluetooth
provides focus by touch
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
screen is not selfie friendly
62
lighter than competition in class (117g)
flash built-in
decently wide (28mm)
no Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1
82
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (25 megapixels)
great sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
bad battery power (410 per charge)
32
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
focusing manually not possible
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual control
low MP (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
has no RAW format
no Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have external microphone socket
screen is not selfie friendly
31
decently wide (28mm)
image stabilization (Optical)
lighter than competition in class (117 grams)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no microphone socket
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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 DMC-S1
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Revealed 2020-10-14 2011-01-05
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor - Venus Engine IV
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-112mm (4.0x)
Max aperture - f/3.1-5.6
Macro focus distance - 5cm
Available lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 8 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1600 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.30 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye reduction
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 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 1280 x 720 (30fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 117g (0.26 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 99 x 59 x 21mm (3.9" x 2.3" x 0.8")
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 410 photos 240 photos
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual 1
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