Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1
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55 Imaging
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Portability
54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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54 Imaging
75 Features
84 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1 Key Specs
Nikon Z8
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- 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
Panasonic S1
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- 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).
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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.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1 Screen and ViewFinder
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Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 as a Portrait photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Portrait photography camera
focusing manually
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
has manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/320s)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Nikon Z8 as a Street photography camera
Panasonic S1 as a Street photography camera
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes touch focus
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
more heavy than average (910g)
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than others in class (1,021 grams)
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Nikon Z8 Sports photography info
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quiet mode (1/32,000 seconds)
high max fps (30.0 fps)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
maximum shutter speed is a little low (1/ seconds)
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
quiet shutter (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment sealing
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
has no phase detect autofocus
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Nikon Z8 Travel photography info
Panasonic S1 Travel photography info
weather sealing
supports bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
more heavy than average (910g)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
environment sealing
connects via bluetooth
boasts touch focus
megapixel count good (24MP)
bad battery life (380 shots)
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
does not feature selfie friendly display
Photography GlossaryLandscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography advice
Panasonic S1 Landscape photography advice
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.20 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
great high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW formats
weather sealing
2 card slots
bad battery power (330 CIPA)
has manual focus
switch lenses (Leica L mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW files
environment sealing
has dual storage slots
bad battery life (380 CIPA)
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touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection autofocus
high res video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
has external microphone support
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (910 grams)
touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external microphone jack
does not feature selfie friendly display
more heavy than others in class (1,021g)
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1 Specifications
| Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Company | Nikon | Panasonic |
| Model | Nikon Z8 | Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 |
| Type | Pro Mirrorless | Pro Mirrorless |
| Introduced | 2023-05-10 | 2019-02-01 |
| Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | SLR-style mirrorless |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Chip | - | Venus Engine |
| Sensor type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | Full frame | Full frame |
| Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 35.6 x 23.8mm |
| Sensor area | 858.0mm² | 847.3mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 46 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
| Anti aliasing filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 | 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
| Highest Possible resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 6000 x 4000 |
| Maximum native ISO | 25600 | 51200 |
| Maximum enhanced ISO | 102400 | 204800 |
| Min native ISO | 64 | 100 |
| RAW images | ||
| Min enhanced ISO | 32 | 50 |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Manual focus | ||
| AF touch | ||
| Continuous AF | ||
| AF single | ||
| AF tracking | ||
| Selective AF | ||
| Center weighted AF | ||
| AF multi area | ||
| AF live view | ||
| Face detect AF | ||
| Contract detect AF | ||
| Phase detect AF | ||
| Number of focus points | 493 | 225 |
| Lens | ||
| Lens mounting type | Nikon Z | Leica L |
| Amount of lenses | 46 | 30 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Tilting |
| Display size | 3.20 inches | 3.2 inches |
| Display resolution | 2,089 thousand dot | 2,100 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch display | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Electronic | Electronic |
| Viewfinder resolution | 3,686 thousand dot | 5,760 thousand dot |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.78x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 900s | 60s |
| Fastest shutter speed | - | 1/8000s |
| Fastest quiet shutter speed | 1/32000s | 1/8000s |
| Continuous shutter speed | 30.0 frames/s | 9.0 frames/s |
| 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 options | Front-curtain sync, Rear-curtain sync, Red-eye reduction, Red-eye reduction with slow sync, Slow 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 | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/320s |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment | ||
| Average | ||
| Spot | ||
| Partial | ||
| AF area | ||
| Center weighted | ||
| Video features | ||
| Supported video resolutions | 7680 x 4320 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM7680 x 4320 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 120p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 100p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, ProRes, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.265, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p, MOV, H.264, L | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM |
| Maximum video resolution | 7680x4320 | 3840x2160 |
| Video data format | H.264, H.265 | MPEG-4, H.264, H.265 |
| Microphone input | ||
| Headphone input | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) | Yes (can be charged with high-power laptop/tablet chargers or portable power banks) |
| GPS | None | None |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proof | ||
| Dust proof | ||
| Shock proof | ||
| Crush proof | ||
| Freeze proof | ||
| Weight | 910g (2.01 lb) | 1021g (2.25 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 144 x 119 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") | 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall score | 98 | 95 |
| DXO Color Depth score | 26.3 | 25.2 |
| DXO Dynamic range score | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| DXO Low light score | 2548 | 3333 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 330 images | 380 images |
| Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery model | EN-EL15c | - |
| Self timer | Yes | Yes |
| Time lapse recording | ||
| Storage media | one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot | - |
| Storage slots | 2 | 2 |
| Price at release | $3,999 | $2,498 |