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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
55 Imaging
82 Features
83 Overall
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Nikon Z8 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54 Imaging
78 Features
84 Overall
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Nikon Z8
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.20" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 910g - 144 x 119 x 83mm
  • Revealed May 2023
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Introduced February 2019
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless digital cameras by brands Nikon and Panasonic. The resolution of the Z8 (46MP) and the S1R (47MP) is relatively similar and both cameras offer the same sensor sizes (Full frame).

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The Z8 was manufactured 4 years later than the S1R and that is quite a significant difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras have the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z8 scores against the S1R with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z8 over the Panasonic S1R

          

          

            
 Z8 S1R 
IntroducedMay 2023February 2019Fresher by 52 months
          

        


        

          

            
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Nikon Z8

          

          

            
 S1R Z8 
Screen resolution2100k2089kSharper screen (+11k dot)
          

        


        

          

            
Common features in the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S1R

          

          

            
 Z8 S1R 
Manually focus  More accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimensions3.20"3.2"Equal screen dimensions
Selfie screen  Neither contains selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
          

        

        

	
	
	
	

        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

          

          

            
If you're aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z8 has got external measurements of 144mm x 119mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.7" x 3.3") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) while the Panasonic S1R has measurements of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") along with a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S1R in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Remember that, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are using at the time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z8 against the S1R.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z8 and S1R is 55 and 54 respectively.
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

          

          

            
Normally, it's tough to visualise the difference between sensor sizing only by reading technical specs. The graphic here should give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z8 and S1R.
As you can tell, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Panasonic S1R to offer more detail due to its extra 1MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The newer Z8 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.

            Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison
          

        


        

          

            
Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

          

          

                      

          Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison        


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Photography Type Scores

          

        

        
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z8 Portrait photography advice
Panasonic S1R Portrait photography advice
89
 has manual focus
 megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has face detect focus
 saves RAW files
86
 manual focus
 high flash sync speed (1/320s)
 MP count great (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focus
 saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z8 Street photography information
Panasonic S1R Street photography information
72
 tilting screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 saves RAW files
 provides focus by touch
 environment proof
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 more heavy than competitors (910 grams)
71
 screen tilts up and down
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 saves RAW formats
 supports touch to focus
 weather proofing
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than others in class (1,020 grams)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Nikon Z8 Sports photography features
Panasonic S1R Sports photography features
81
 quiet mode (1/32,000s)
 max fps high (30.0 fps)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (46MP)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 has tracking focus
 environment proof
 comes with phase detect auto focus
 low maximum shutter speed (1/s)
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
77
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet mode (1/16,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (47 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 weather proofing
 bad battery (360 per charge)
 does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z8 Travel photography advice
Panasonic S1R Travel photography advice
61
 environment proof
 connects via bluetooth
 provides focus by touch
 megapixel count excellent (46MP)
 terrible battery (330 CIPA)
 more heavy than competitors (910g)
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
60
 weather proofing
 has bluetooth
 supports touch to focus
 MP count great (47MP)
 bad battery (360 per charge)
 more heavy than others in class (1,020 grams)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z8 Landscape photography features
Panasonic S1R Landscape photography features
83
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen size is good (3.20 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 megapixel count excellent (46 megapixels)
 sensor size is big (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (25,600)
 saves RAW files
 environment proof
 has double storage slots
 terrible battery (330 per charge)
82
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count great (47MP)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 does not have low pass filter
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 saves RAW formats
 weather proofing
 two card slots
 bad battery (360 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z8 Vlogging information
Panasonic S1R Vlogging information
33
 touch screen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 has face detect focus
 video res high (7680 x 4320 resolution)
 does have microphone port
 doesn't have selfie friendly display
 more heavy than competitors (910 grams)
32
 screen is touchscreen
 image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focus
 high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with microphone socket
 display is not selfie friendly
 more heavy than others in class (1,020g)
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Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

          

          

                      


          

            Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z8 and Panasonic S1R
 Nikon Z8Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Panasonic
Model type Nikon Z8 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Category Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Revealed 2023-05-10 2019-02-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Venus Engine
Sensor type Stacked CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame Full frame
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 36 x 24mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 47 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 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 data    
Lowest boosted ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch to focus    
Autofocus continuous    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Multi area autofocus    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect focus    
Contract detect focus    
Phase detect focus    
Total focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Leica L
Total lenses 46 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Type of display Tilting Tilting
Display sizing 3.20 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of display 2,089k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch display    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Electronic
Viewfinder resolution 3,686k dots 5,760k dots
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.78x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Maximum shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Maximum quiet shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per sec 9.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manual mode    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash no built-in flash
Flash modes 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
External flash    
AEB    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM
Highest video resolution 7680x4320 3840x2160
Video file format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone port    
Headphone port    
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
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 910g (2.01 pounds) 1020g (2.25 pounds)
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 All around rating 98 100
DXO Color Depth rating 26.3 26.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.2 14.1
DXO Low light rating 2548 3525
Other
Battery life 330 shots 360 shots
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type one CFexpress Type B slot and one UHS-II SD slot -
Card slots Two Two
Retail price $3,999 $3,698