Nikon Z6 II vs Panasonic S1

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Panasonic Lumix DMC-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Panasonic S1 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.