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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(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
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Announced August 2018
  • Updated by Nikon Z6 II
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Released August 2019
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Below is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z6 (25MP) and the S1H (24MP) is pretty comparable and both cameras posses the same sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z6 was released 12 months prior to the S1H and they are both of a similar age. Both the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go into a complete comparison, here is a concise view of how the Z6 scores against the S1H in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic S1H

 Z6 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon Z6

 S1H Z6 
ReleasedAugust 2019August 2018More recent by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2330k2100kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S1H

 Z6 S1H 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal screen measurement
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are planning to lug around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 has outer measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") and a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is a front view measurements comparison of the Z6 and the S1H.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and S1H is 62 and 52 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by going through specifications. The visual underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 and S1H.

Plainly, both of the cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Nikon Z6 to provide greater detail as a result of its extra 1MP. Higher resolution will let you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The older Z6 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Portrait photography camera
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW files
85
has manual focus
flash sync speed is above average (1/320s)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather sealing
above average ISO range (51,200)
69
screen articulates fully
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
has touch to focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography details
Panasonic S1H Sports photography details
81
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect AF
terrible battery power (330 shots)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
quiet shutter (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
low battery (400 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Travel photography camera
66
weather sealing
has bluetooth
includes focus by touch
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
terrible battery power (330 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
low battery (400 shots)
more heavy than competition in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography highlights
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography highlights
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
terrible battery power (330 CIPA)
81
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
low battery (400 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6
Vlogging with Panasonic S1H
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
70
screen is selfie friendly
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
good video quality (5952 x 3988 pixels)
has microphone port
more heavy than competition in class (1,052g)
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S1H
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Announced 2018-08-23 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 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 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
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Total lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,100 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
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 12.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash settings 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
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
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 1052 grams (2.32 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 95 not tested
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 not tested
DXO Low light rating 3299 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 400 pictures
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots 1 Dual
Retail pricing $1,997 $3,998