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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio S1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
34

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase 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
  • Older Model is Nikon Z7
Pentax S1
(Full Review)
  • 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and S1 (14MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and S1 (1/2.3") boast different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 9 years after the S1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax S1 being a Compact camera.

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z7 II scores against the S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax S1

 Z7 II S1 
LaunchedOctober 2020March 2011More modern by 118 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kSharper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax S1 over the Nikon Z7 II

 S1 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax S1

 Z7 II S1 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is planning to carry around your camera frequently, you will have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax S1 has sizing of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z7 II against the S1.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and S1 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 Sensor Comparison

Often, it can be hard to visualize the gap between sensor sizes simply by looking at specifications. The image here may provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and S1.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II with its bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve extra detail because of its extra 32MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography advice
Pentax S1 Portrait photography advice
88
has manual focus
high resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
35
has manual focus
good MP (14MP)
manual exposure not possible
cannot use external flash
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography info
Pentax S1 Street photography info
79
screen tilts
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts focus via touch
environment proof
great high ISO (25,600)
56
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
screen is fixed
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Pentax S1 Sports photography highlights
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect AF
39
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
supports tracking focus
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority mode
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography info
Pentax S1 Travel photography info
72
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus via touch
high resolution (46 megapixels)
does not posses selfie friendly display
64
good MP (14 megapixels)
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
lack of Timelapse function
does not have a selfie friendly display
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Pentax S1 Landscape photography highlights
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
high resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
42
has manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
good MP (14 megapixels)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
tiny screen (2.7 inch)
manual exposure not possible
small sensor (1/2.3")
doesn't have RAW files
lack of Timelapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Pentax S1 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone support
does not posses selfie friendly display
28
decently wide (28mm)
has image stabilization (Sensor-shift)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
does not have a selfie friendly display
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
lack of microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax S1
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Optio S1
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Optio S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2011-03-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 14 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4288 x 3216
Maximum native ISO 25600 6400
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 80
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing distance - 1cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech - TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1500 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 m
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 157 gr (0.35 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 pictures 260 pictures
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI92
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $2,997 $174