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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H

Portability
62
Imaging
78
Features
89
Overall
82
Nikon Z7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H front
Portability
52
Imaging
75
Features
87
Overall
79

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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 Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Introduced August 2018
  • Later Model is Nikon Z7 II
Panasonic S1H
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 5952 x 3988 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1052g - 151 x 114 x 110mm
  • Launched August 2019
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H Overview

Let's look closer at the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic S1H, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z7 (46MP) and S1H (24MP) but they possess the exact same sensor size (Full frame).

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The Z7 was launched 12 months before the S1H which means that they are both of a similar generation. Each of these cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z7 grades against the S1H in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic S1H

 Z7 S1H 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1H over the Nikon Z7

 S1H Z7 
LaunchedAugust 2019August 2018Fresher by 12 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedTiltingFully Articulating screen
Screen resolution2330k2100kClearer screen (+230k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic S1H

 Z7 S1H 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen size
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H Physical Comparison

In case you're looking to carry your camera, you're going to have to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 features outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Panasonic S1H has dimensions of 151mm x 114mm x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3") accompanied by a weight of 1052 grams (2.32 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are employing at that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 against the S1H.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and S1H is 62 and 52 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the difference between sensor sizing merely by looking at specifications. The graphic below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 and S1H.

To sum up, the two cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different MP. You should expect the Nikon Z7 to give greater detail utilizing its extra 22 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The older Z7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1H
86
focusing manually
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
85
you can focus manually
high flash sync (1/320 seconds)
MP count decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
includes focus via touch
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
69
screen articulates
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment proof
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Sports photography camera
Panasonic S1H as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect autofocus
low battery (330 CIPA)
76
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
silent shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment proof
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z7
Travel photography with Panasonic S1H
67
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count excellent (46MP)
low battery (330 shots)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
64
environment proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
selfie friendly display
not so great battery pack (400 per charge)
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography factors
Panasonic S1H Landscape photography factors
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
no low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
weather proof
low battery (330 per charge)
80
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Leica L mount)
decent sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proof
has dual storage slots
not so great battery pack (400 CIPA)
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Vlogging camera
Panasonic S1H as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
70
selfie friendly display
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
high res video (5952 x 3988 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
more heavy than average in class (1,052g)
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1H Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic S1H
 Nikon Z7Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
General Information
Company Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1H
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2018-08-23 2019-08-28
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 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
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 25600 51200
Max enhanced ISO 102400 204800
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Amount of lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 2,330 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot 5,760 thousand dot
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 60s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Max silent shutter speed - 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 9.0fps 9.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash no built-in flash
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, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Forced On/Red-eye Reduction, Slow Sync., Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 5952 x 3988 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM
Max video resolution 3840x2160 5952x3988
Video 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
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 1052g (2.32 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 151 x 114 x 110mm (5.9" x 4.5" x 4.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 99 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 2668 not tested
Other
Battery life 330 pictures 400 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Storage media XQD card Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II supported)
Storage slots Single Dual
Price at release $2,797 $3,998