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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 front
Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
84
Overall
78

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic S1
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Launched February 2019
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a noticeable gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S1 (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was manufactured 21 months later than the S1 which makes the cameras a generation apart from one another. The two cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting through a complete comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z7 II scores against the S1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic S1

 Z7 II S1 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2019Fresher by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 S1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1

 Z7 II S1 
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent screen size
Screen resolution2100k2100kExact same screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II has 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) while the Panasonic S1 has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II versus Panasonic S1 in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are using at the time. Below is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II vs the S1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and S1 is 61 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing just by reading through a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and S1.

As you can see, both of the cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same MP. You can count on the Nikon Z7 II to give extra detail due to its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The younger Z7 II will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Portrait photography highlights
88
manual focus
excellent MP (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
saves RAW files
85
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320 seconds)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Panasonic S1 Street photography highlights
79
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus by touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
70
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
provides focus via touch
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1 Sports photography advice
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
silent shooting (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
environment sealing
not so great battery (380 shots)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Panasonic S1 Travel photography details
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
includes focus by touch
excellent MP (46MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
59
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus via touch
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
not so great battery (380 per charge)
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography features
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent MP (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no low pass filter
good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery (380 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1 as a Vlogging camera
36
built-in touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
32
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have microphone jack
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Released 2020-10-14 2019-02-01
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 surface area 858.0mm² 847.3mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 24 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Maximum native ISO 25600 51200
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW support
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 2,100k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type 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 30 seconds 60 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Maximum silent shutter speed - 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/320 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Microphone input
Headphone input
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 seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 1021g (2.25 lbs)
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 score not tested 95
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.2
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.5
DXO Low light score not tested 3333
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 380 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) -
Storage slots 2 2
Price at launch $2,997 $2,498