Nikon
Zf
Retro-styled 24.5MP full-frame mirrorless with classic dials, EXPEED 7 AF, 8-stop IBIS, and 4K 60p video.
$2,049
Launch priceReleased Sep 2023
Panasonic
Lumix S1 II
24MP partially stacked full-frame hybrid with high frame rate video, fast burst shooting, and 15-stop V-Log.
$3,199
Launch priceReleased May 2025
Lumix S1 II is 1.7 years newer.
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Wins
Zf
Wins
Lumix S1 II
3 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BLumix S1 II has higher AF points / zones (779 vs 273)
- BLumix S1 II has higher Burst (electronic) (70 fps vs 30 fps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher 4K max frame rate (120 fps vs 60 fps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher 1080p max frame rate (240 fps vs 120 fps)
- BLumix S1 II has higher EVF resolution (5,760,000 vs 3,690,000)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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Zf
144 × 103 × 49 mm
710 g (1.57 lb / 25.04 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
for scale
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 × 92 mm
800 g (1.76 lb / 28.22 oz)
Zf is 43mm thinner than Lumix S1 II but it is also 10mm wider and 1mm taller.
Zf is 90 g lighter than Lumix S1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 49mm Zf · 92mm Lumix S1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
Zf
144 × 103 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 102 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
Zf
144 × 49 mm
Credit card
85.6 × 54 mm
Lumix S1 II
134 × 92 mm
Sensor size, to scale
Zf
35.9 × 23.9 mm · Full Frame
858 mm² area
Lumix S1 II
35.6 × 23.8 mm · Full Frame
847 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
Zf
✓ more lensesNikon Z
90+
native lenses available
Lumix S1 II: mount data unavailable
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
Zf
AF low-light limit
-10 EV vs -6 EV — lower is better
Subject recognition
Adds People, Birds, Dogs…
Codecs
Adds H.265/HEVC 8-bit, H.265/HEVC 10-bit, H.264/AVC 8-bit
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 144, 103, 49
AA filter
Only Zf supports it
Card types
Adds MicroSD UHS-I
Burst (mechanical)
14 fps vs 10 fps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
64,000 vs 51,200 — higher is better
Reasons to choose
Lumix S1 II
Subject recognition
Adds Human, Face, Eye…
Codecs
Adds Apple ProRes RAW, Apple ProRes 422 HQ, H.265…
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 134.3, 102.3, 91.8
AF points / zones
779 vs 273 — higher is better
Burst (electronic)
70 fps vs 30 fps — higher is better
4K max frame rate
120 fps vs 60 fps — higher is better
1080p max frame rate
240 fps vs 120 fps — higher is better
Internal RAW video
Only Lumix S1 II supports it
Both cameras share
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
- ✓IBIS effectiveness — Both 8 stops
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
Zf
Pros
- ✓Beautiful retro design
- ✓273-point hybrid AF
- ✓8-stop IBIS
- ✓Fully articulated touchscreen
Cons
- –No grip extension standard
- –Mixed SD + MicroSD card slots
- –24.5MP only
Lumix S1 II
Pros
- ✓Partially stacked full-frame sensor
- ✓6K open-gate video
- ✓4K 120p
- ✓Fast Phase Hybrid AF
Cons
- –Premium hybrid body
- –24MP stills resolution
- –Large L-mount lenses
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, Zf or Lumix S1 II?
Lumix S1 II scores 9.0/10 versus 6.0/10 for Zf — 6K video for oversampled 4K.
What's the resolution difference between the Zf and Lumix S1 II?
Zf is 24.5 MP and Lumix S1 II is 24.1 MP, so the Zf captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the Zf and Lumix S1 II have in-body image stabilization?
Zf has 8-stop in-body image stabilization, while Lumix S1 II has 8-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the Zf or the Lumix S1 II?
Zf reaches 30 fps electronic. Lumix S1 II reaches 70 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the Zf and Lumix S1 II?
Zf weighs 710 g and Lumix S1 II weighs 800 g, so the Zf is 90 g lighter.
Do the Zf and Lumix S1 II record 4K video?
Zf: 4K up to 60p. Lumix S1 II: 6K Open Gate (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the Zf and Lumix S1 II weather sealed?
Zf: Yes. Lumix S1 II: Yes.
Which has better battery life?
Rated battery life is 380 shots (CIPA) for the Zf and 350 shots for the Lumix S1 II, giving the Zf the edge.
How much does each cost?
Zf launched at $2,049 and Lumix S1 II at $3,199. The Zf is $1,150 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed September 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Panasonic press materials.