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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
76
Features
87
Overall
80

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise 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
  • Announced August 2019
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H Overview

The following is a thorough overview of the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S1H (24MP) but they use the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was introduced 14 months after the S1H making the cameras a generation away from each other. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving straight into a complete comparison, below is a short highlight of how the Z7 II grades against the S1H with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic S1H

 Z7 II S1H 
AnnouncedOctober 2020August 2019Newer by 14 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon Z7 II

 S1H Z7 II 
Display typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating display
Display resolution2330k2100kSharper display (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1H

 Z7 II S1H 
Manually focus Very accurate focus
Display sizing3.2"3.2"Equivalent display measurement
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you have to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z7 II features exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Panasonic S1H has proportions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") having a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II and the S1H.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and S1H is 61 and 52 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Usually, it can be tough to envision the gap in sensor dimensions simply by checking out specs. The image here might give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and S1H.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but not the same MP. You can anticipate the Nikon Z7 II to provide more detail using its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1H Portrait photography factors
88
manual focus
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
85
manual focus
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320s)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography details
Panasonic S1H Street photography details
79
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
includes touch to focus
weather proof
good ISO range (25,600)
69
screen articulates fully
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
environment proofing
good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet mode (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
not so great battery power (400 CIPA)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7 II
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
includes touch to focus
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
good MP (24 megapixels)
screen is selfie friendly
not so great battery power (400 shots)
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography features
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
has dual storage slots
81
manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
has dual storage slots
not so great battery power (400 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
70
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen enabled
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detect autofocus
high res video (5952 x 3988 resolution)
does have mic jack
heavier than others in class (1,052 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1H
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Type Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2019-08-28
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 dimensions 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
Highest resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 51200
Highest boosted ISO 102400 204800
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Fully Articulated
Display size 3.2" 3.2"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 2,330k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
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
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 60 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated 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./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/320 secs
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 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264, H.265
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes Yes
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lbs) 1052 gr (2.32 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
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 420 shots 400 shots
Type 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) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Dual Dual
Retail cost $2,997 $3,998