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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R

Portability
51 Imaging
81 Features
90 Overall
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Nikon Z9 front
 
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R front
Portability
54 Imaging
79 Features
84 Overall
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R Key Specs

Nikon Z9
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 7680 x 4320 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 1340g - 149 x 150 x 91mm
  • Introduced October 2021
Panasonic S1R
(Full Review)
  • 47MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Increase to 51200)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 1020g - 149 x 110 x 97mm
  • Released February 2019
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R Overview

Below is a complete review of the Nikon Z9 versus Panasonic S1R, both Pro Mirrorless cameras by rivals Nikon and Panasonic. The sensor resolution of the Z9 (46MP) and the S1R (47MP) is relatively close and they come with the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z9 was brought out 2 years later than the S1R and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the Z9 matches up against the S1R in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z9 over the Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 Z9 S1R 
ReleasedOctober 2021February 2019More recent by 34 months
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Panasonic S1R over the Nikon Z9

		

		

			
 S1R Z9 
Screen resolution2100k2089kClearer screen (+11k dot)
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z9 and Panasonic S1R

		

		

			
 Z9 S1R 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3.2"Identical screen sizing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R Physical Comparison

		

		

			
For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will want to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z9 offers exterior dimensions of 149mm x 150mm x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") with a weight of 1340 grams (2.95 lbs) whilst the Panasonic S1R has proportions of 149mm x 110mm x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8") accompanied by a weight of 1020 grams (2.25 lbs).
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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z9 and the S1R.
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z9 and S1R is 51 and 54 respectively.
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Oftentimes, its hard to visualize the gap in sensor measurements purely by viewing technical specs. The photograph underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z9 and S1R.
As you have seen, the 2 cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You should count on the Panasonic S1R to result in greater detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop pictures somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z9 should have an edge in sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon Z9
Portrait photography with Panasonic S1R
88
 focusing manually
 MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports face detection focus
 exports RAW files
87
 focusing manually
 above average flash sync (1/320 seconds)
 excellent MP (47MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
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Street Comparison
Street photography with Nikon Z9
Street photography with Panasonic S1R
70
 screen tilts
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 provides focus via touch
 environment proof
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 heavier than others in class (1,340 grams)
71
 screen tilts up and down
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 provides touch to focus
 weather sealing
 great ISO range (25,600)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
 Nikon Z9 as a Sports photography camera
 Panasonic S1R as a Sports photography camera
90
 silent shutter (1/32,000 seconds)
 high max fps (30.0 frames per second)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports tracking autofocus
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (740 per charge)
 comes with phase detect auto focus
78
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
 silent shooting (1/16,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (47MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 weather sealing
 terrible battery pack (360 per charge)
 doesn't have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z9 Travel photography highlights
Panasonic S1R Travel photography highlights
65
 better than average battery power (740 shots)
 environment proof
 supports bluetooth
 provides focus via touch
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 heavier than others in class (1,340g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
60
 weather sealing
 supports bluetooth
 provides touch to focus
 excellent MP (47MP)
 terrible battery pack (360 shots)
 more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
 screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z9
Landscape photography with Panasonic S1R
87
 focusing manually
 change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 pretty good screen size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 MP count amazing (46MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 above average ISO range (25,600)
 exports RAW files
 environment proof
 better than average battery power (740 CIPA)
 two card slots
82
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Leica L mount)
 nice screen size (3.2 inches)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 excellent MP (47MP)
 sensor size is large (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti-alias filter
 great ISO range (25,600)
 supports RAW files
 weather sealing
 2 card slots
 terrible battery pack (360 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Nikon Z9
Vlogging with Panasonic S1R
32
 screen is touchscreen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 supports face detection focus
 high quality video (7680 x 4320 pxls)
 does have external mic socket
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 heavier than others in class (1,340g)
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 features face detection focusing
 video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 does have external microphone support
 screen isn't selfie friendly
 more heavy than competition in class (1,020g)
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Nikon Z9 vs Panasonic S1R Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z9 and Panasonic S1R
 Nikon Z9Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
General Information
Make Nikon Panasonic
Model Nikon Z9 Panasonic Lumix DC-S1R
Class Pro Mirrorless Pro Mirrorless
Introduced 2021-10-28 2019-02-01
Physical type 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 36 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 864.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 47MP
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Peak resolution 8256 x 5504 8000 x 6000
Highest native ISO 25600 25600
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files    
Min enhanced ISO 32 50
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous AF    
AF single    
Tracking AF    
AF selectice    
Center weighted AF    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detection focusing    
Contract detection focusing    
Phase detection focusing    
Number of focus points 493 225
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Leica L
Amount of lenses 29 30
Crop factor 1 1
Screen
Screen type Tilting Tilting
Screen sizing 3.2 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 2,089k dots 2,100k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch capability    
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
Min shutter speed 900 secs 60 secs
Max shutter speed - 1/8000 secs
Max silent shutter speed 1/32000 secs 1/16000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 30.0 frames per second 9.0 frames per second
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash range 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    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Max flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/320 secs
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
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 format H.264, H.265 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
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 Built-in None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 1340g (2.95 lbs) 1020g (2.25 lbs)
Dimensions 149 x 150 x 91mm (5.9" x 5.9" x 3.6") 149 x 110 x 97mm (5.9" x 4.3" x 3.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 100
DXO Color Depth score not tested 26.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 3525
Other
Battery life 740 shots 360 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL18d -
Self timer Yes Yes
Time lapse shooting    
Type of storage Dual CFexpress Type B slots -
Card slots Dual Dual
Launch pricing $5,500 $3,698