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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
62
Imaging
74
Features
88
Overall
79
Nikon Z6 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
78
Features
84
Overall
80

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(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
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Revealed August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z6 II
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Introduced February 2019
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Here is a in-depth comparison of the Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and S1R (47MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z6 was manufactured 5 months earlier than the S1R which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 grades against the S1R for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Panasonic S1R

 Z6 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Nikon Z6

 S1R Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S1R

 Z6 S1R 
IntroducedAugust 2018February 2019Similar generation
Manually focus More precise focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimension3.2"3.2"Identical display dimensions
Display resolution2100k2100kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are going to carry your camera, you will want to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 has external dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 and the S1R.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 and S1R is 62 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizing just by reading through specifications. The visual underneath may give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 and S1R.

To sum up, both of those cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same resolution. You should expect to see the Panasonic S1R to resolve more detail due to its extra 22MP. Greater resolution will help you crop images much more aggressively.

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 Portrait photography details
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography details
84
has manual focus
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
86
has manual focus
above average flash sync speed (1/320s)
excellent MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts focus via touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
71
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
heavier than others (1,020g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 Sports photography info
Panasonic S1R Sports photography info
80
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
terrible battery pack (330 CIPA)
77
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (47MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery pack (360 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6
Travel photography with Panasonic S1R
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
60
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
excellent MP (47MP)
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
heavier than others (1,020g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
80
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is excellent (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
terrible battery pack (330 per charge)
82
has manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (47 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
not so great battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging highlights
Panasonic S1R Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone jack
screen is not selfie friendly
32
touch screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (1,020 grams)
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Nikon Z6 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Panasonic S1R
 Nikon Z6Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z6 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2018-08-23 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface 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
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 51200 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 273 225
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Total lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Screen resolution 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 12.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lbs) 1020 grams (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 95 100
DXO Color Depth rating 25.3 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 14.1
DXO Low light rating 3299 3525
Other
Battery life 330 shots 360 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage type XQD card -
Card slots Single 2
Cost at release $1,997 $3,698