Compare Nikon Z8 vs Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II
In this technical comparison between the Nikon Z8 and the Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II, we analyze the key features to help you choose.
Choosing between these two Cameras models often comes down to your budget, with prices around Approx. $3,999 / £3,999 and $3,199 USD / €3,499.
| Specifications |
Nikon Z8 |
Panasonic Lumix DC-S1 II |
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| Launch | ||
| Release Version | May 2023 | May, 2025 |
| Body | ||
| Body Dimensions | 144 x 118.5 x 83 mm | 134.4× 102.4× 91.7 mm |
| Weight | Approx. 910g (with battery/card); 820g (body only) | 800g (with battery and card) |
| Mount | Nikon Z mount | Leica L-Mount |
| Weather Sealing | Yes (Pro-grade; equivalent to the D850/Z9; works down to -10°C) | Yes (Dust, splash, and freeze-resistant to −10°C) |
| Sensor | ||
| Sensor Technology | Stacked CMOS (Back-illuminated) | Partially-Stacked BSI CMOS |
| Size | Full-frame (35.9 x 23.9 mm) | Full Frame (35.6× 23.8 mm) |
| Image Resolution | 45.7 Megapixels | 24.1 Megapixels (effective) / 96MP High-Res Mode |
| ISO Sensitivity | 64 – 25,600 (Extended: 32–102,400) | ISO 100 – 51200 (Extended: 50 – 204800) |
| Image Stabilization | 5-axis In-body (up to 6.0 stops with Synchro VR) | 5-axis Dual I.S. 2 (Up to 8.0 stops of compensation) |
| Display & Viewfinder | ||
| Rear screen | 3.2-inch 4-axis tilting touchscreen; 2.1M dots | 3.0-inch Tilt + Free-Angle articulating touchscreen (1.84 million dots) |
| Viewfinder | 3.69M-dot OLED; blackout-free "Real-Live" technology; 3000 nits brightness | 5.76 million dot OLED EVF, 0.78x magnification, up to 120fps |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | 493 points | 779 points |
| Autofocus System | Hybrid Phase-Detection/Contrast AF with EXPEED 7 processor | Phase Hybrid AF + AI Subject Detection |
| AI Subject Recognition | Yes (AI-based: Human, Dog, Cat, Bird, Plane, Car, Motorcycle, Bicycle, Train) | Yes (Humans, Animals, Birds, Vehicles, and new "Urban Sports" mode) |
| Photo | ||
| Continuous shooting | 20 fps (RAW), 30 fps (Full JPEG), 60 fps (DX-crop JPEG), up to 120 fps (11MP JPEG) | 10 fps (Mechanical); 70 fps (Electronic, blackout-free) |
| Formats | RAW (14-bit), JPEG, HEIF (10-bit) | JPEG, RAW (14-bit), HEIF (10-bit), 96MP High-Res RAW/JPEG |
| Video | ||
| Video Performance | 8.3K up to 60p; 4K up to 120p | 6K (Open Gate 3:2) at 30p; 5.1K at 60p; 4K at 120p (1.17x crop) |
| Bit-depth | 12-bit (N-RAW, ProRes RAW HQ), 10-bit (ProRes 422 HQ, H.265) | 4:2:2 10-bit internal; Internal ProRes RAW and Apple ProRes HQ |
| Audio Connectivity | 3.5mm Mic jack / 3.5mm Headphone jack | 3.5mm Mic & Headphone; Supports 32-bit Float Audio (with XLR2 adapter) |
| HDMI output | Full-size HDMI (Type A) | Full-size HDMI (Type A) |
| Storage | ||
| Card slots | Dual slots | Dual Slots |
| Sensor Technology | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B or XQD; Slot 2: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-II) | Slot 1: CFexpress Type B; Slot 2: SD (UHS-II); Supports recording to external SSD via USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | 2.4GHz / 5GHz | Wi-Fi 5 (2.4 / 5GHz) |
| Bluetooth | Version 5.0 | Ver 5.0 (Low Energy) |
| USB / HDMI | Dual USB-C ports (one for data, one for dedicated Power Delivery); Full-size HDMI | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps) / Full HDMI |
| Battery | ||
| Model | EN-EL15c (Compatible with older EN-EL15 series) | DMW-BLK22 (2200 mAh) |
| Battery Life | Approx. 340 shots (standard) / 370 (Power-saving mode) | Approx. 360–380 shots (varies by LCD/EVF use) |
| USB charging | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) | Yes (USB Power Delivery supported) |
| Misc | ||
| Inside the box | Z8 Body, EN-EL15c Battery, MH-25a Charger, UC-E24 USB Cable, HDMI/USB Cable Clip, Strap, Body Cap, DK-33 Rubber Eyecup | Camera body, DMW-BLK22 Battery, Charger, USB-C Cable, Shoulder Strap, Body Cap, Hot Shoe Cover. |
| Price | Approx. $3,999 / £3,999 | $3,199 USD / €3,499 |
| Full Details | Z8 - Full Specifications | Lumix DC-S1 II - Full Specifications |