Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.20" Tilting Display
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 7680 x 4320 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
- Introduced May 2023
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 1021g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
- Launched February 2019
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Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Panasonic. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z8 (46MP) and S1 (24MP) but both cameras posses the same sensor size (Full frame).
Photography GlossaryThe Z8 was released 4 years later than the S1 and that is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).
Before diving straight to a thorough comparison, here is a concise summary of how the Z8 scores against the S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic S1
| Z8 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launched | May 2023 |  | February 2019 | More recent by 52 months |
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1 over the Nikon Z8
| S1 | Z8 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display resolution | 2100k |  | 2089k | Crisper display (+11k dot) |
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S1
| Z8 | S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manual focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Display type | Tilting |  | Tilting | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.20" |  | 3.2" | Equal display size |
| Selfie screen |  | Neither has selfie screen | ||
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1 Physical Comparison
If you are aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z8 has external measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") having a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Panasonic S1 has dimensions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") and a weight of 1021 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at the time. Underneath is a front view size comparison of the Z8 and the S1.
Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z8 and S1 is 55 and 54 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor measurements merely by looking at specifications. The graphic underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and S1.
Plainly, both of those cameras provide the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z8 to resolve extra detail as a result of its extra 22 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images more aggressively. The fresher Z8 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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