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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
62
Imaging
79
Features
89
Overall
83
Nikon Z7 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54
Imaging
79
Features
84
Overall
81

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Nikon Z7
(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
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • New Model is Nikon Z7 II
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Below is a complete overview of the Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The image resolution of the Z7 (46MP) and the S1R (47MP) is very comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z7 was brought out 5 months before the S1R so they are both of a similar age. Both of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a simple summation of how the Z7 matches up vs the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 over the Panasonic S1R

 Z7 S1R 

Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Nikon Z7

 S1R Z7 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 and Panasonic S1R

 Z7 S1R 
ReleasedAugust 2018February 2019Same age
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Display typeTiltingTiltingTilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3.2"Equal display sizing
Display resolution2100k2100kThe same display resolution
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen
Touch display Easily navigate

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera regularly, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z7 features external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Panasonic S1R has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") having a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 vs the S1R.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 and S1R is 62 and 54 respectively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast in sensor measurements only by seeing specifications. The photograph underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 and S1R.

Plainly, both cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Panasonic S1R to provide more detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images more aggressively.

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 Portrait photography factors
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography factors
87
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
87
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/320 seconds)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 Street photography advice
Panasonic S1R Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts focus by touch
environment proof
great ISO range (25,600)
71
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
has touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 Sports photography advice
Panasonic S1R Sports photography advice
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
low battery life (330 per charge)
78
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
quiet mode (1/16,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery (360 CIPA)
lack of phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 as a Travel photography camera
Panasonic S1R as a Travel photography camera
67
environment proof
supports bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
excellent megapixels (46MP)
low battery life (330 shots)
does not posses selfie friendly display
60
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
has touch focus
resolution is great (47MP)
low battery (360 shots)
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
83
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no low pass filter
great ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
environment proof
low battery life (330 shots)
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is great (47 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
great high ISO (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
2 card slots
low battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z7
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes external mic support
does not posses selfie friendly display
32
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has external mic support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
heavier than competition (1,020 grams)
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Nikon Z7 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 and Panasonic S1R
 Nikon Z7Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z7 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 47 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 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest boosted ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Amount of lenses 15 30
Focal length multiplier 1 1
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display size 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 60s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Maximum quiet shutter speed - 1/16000s
Continuous shooting rate 9.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
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
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s 1/320s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 3840x2160
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic 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 675 gr (1.49 lbs) 1020 gr (2.25 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 99 100
DXO Color Depth score 26.3 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 14.1
DXO Low light score 2668 3525
Other
Battery life 330 photos 360 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card -
Card slots Single 2
Retail price $2,797 $3,698