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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
80
Features
84
Overall
81

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z7
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump 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
  • Launched February 2019
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z7 II (46MP) and the S1R (47MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was revealed 21 months after the S1R which makes them a generation away from one another. Both cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting into a detailed comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z7 II grades versus the S1R when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Panasonic S1R

 Z7 II S1R 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2019More modern by 21 months

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Nikon Z7 II

 S1R Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1R

 Z7 II S1R 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen size3.2"3.2"Same screen size
Screen resolution2100k2100kThe same screen resolution
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you're going to have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II features physical 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 S1R has specifications of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z7 II and the S1R.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and S1R is 61 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by looking at specs. The picture underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and S1R.

All in all, both cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Panasonic S1R to resolve more detail because of its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z7 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography information
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography information
88
manual focus
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
88
manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/320s)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
79
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment proofing
above average high ISO (25,600)
71
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
supports focus via touch
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than competitors (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Panasonic S1R
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
78
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
silent shutter (1/16,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
low battery life (360 per charge)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Panasonic S1R Travel photography factors
72
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
60
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
great megapixels (47MP)
low battery life (360 shots)
more heavy than competitors (1,020g)
does not posses selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography information
88
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is amazing (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
two card slots
83
manual focus
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (47MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery life (360 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1R as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
33
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competitors (1,020g)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Panasonic S1R
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 8000 x 6000
Max native ISO 25600 25600
Max enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Available lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Tilting
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 2,100 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots 5,760 thousand dots
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 60s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest silent shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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 w/Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest 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 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 1020g (2.25 lb)
Physical 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 Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 420 shots 360 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) -
Card slots Two Two
Cost at release $2,997 $3,698