3 WINSBuy it if you want: resolution, weight.A 45-megapixel full-frame Nikon with stabilization and a single card slot; suits landscape and studio shooters who value resolution over speed.
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FRONT (WIDTH × HEIGHT)TOP (WIDTH × DEPTH), LENS FACING DOWN
Outer sizes are exact, from the makers' dimensions. Shapes are drawn by us to show each body style; the dashed circle is the lens mount at its real diameter.
Nikon Z7134 × 100.5 × 67.5 mm · 675 g
Panasonic Lumix S1 II134.3 × 102.3 × 91.8 mm · 800 g
BurstThe fastest frames per second the maker quotes. Top speeds often use the electronic shutter and may limit autofocus. Higher helps for sports, wildlife and kids.9 fps70 fpsBEST
StabilizationIn-body stabilisation. Each stop lets you shoot at half the shutter speed without blur, so 8 stops means very steady handheld shots.5 stops8 stopsBEST
ShutterFastest mechanical and electronic shutter speeds. The silent electronic shutter can freeze faster motion, but may bend fast subjects on slower sensors.1/8000 mech1/8000 mech · 1/16000 elec
AutofocusWhat the camera recognises and tracks automatically, and how dark it can get before focus struggles (lower EV is better in low light).—People, animals, vehicles, trains, aircraft · down to −6 EV
VIDEO
Max videoThe highest video resolution it records internally.4K6KBEST
Best 4K frame rateThe fastest 4K frame rate. 60p and above lets you slow footage down smoothly, and 120p gives 5× slow motion.4K 30p4K 120p
Crop at 4K 60pWhether 4K 60p uses the full sensor width. A crop makes your lens act longer, so wide shots get harder.No 4K 60pNone, full width
Rolling shutterHow fast the sensor reads out, measured in lab tests. Slower readout bends fast-moving subjects and quick pans in video and electronic-shutter photos; under 10 ms is very good.—12.7 ms · 5.8K full width, CineD
Colour depth10-bit records far more colour detail than 8-bit, so footage holds up when you grade it. Worth it if you edit video.8-bit 4:2:010-bit 4:2:2
Log profileA flat picture profile that keeps highlight and shadow detail for colour grading later.N-LogV-Log (ARRI LogC3 with paid DMW-SFU3A key)
Raw videoRaw keeps the most image data for editing, at much larger file sizes. Some cameras only record it to an external recorder.NoneInternal ProRes RAW + Blackmagic RAW over HDMI
Open gateRecords the whole sensor area, so you can crop the same clip to both widescreen and vertical video.NoYes
HDMIFor an external monitor or recorder. Full-size HDMI is sturdier than micro HDMI.MicroFull-size
Cooling fanA built-in fan lets the camera record for long stretches without overheating.NoYes
BODY & HANDLING
Battery (CIPA)Shots per charge on the CIPA standard test, using the rear screen. Real-world numbers are often higher.330 shots360 shotsBEST
WeightBody with battery and card, without a lens.675 gBEST800 g
ViewfinderElectronic viewfinder resolution and magnification. More dots and a bigger magnification give a sharper, larger view.3.69M-dot, 0.8×5.76M-dot, 0.78×
Rear screenFully articulating screens flip to the front for vlogging; tilting screens are quicker for photos at waist or overhead height.TiltingMulti-angle
Card slotsTwo slots let you record a backup copy at the same time, which matters for paid work like weddings.1x CFexpress B/XQDCFexpress B + SD UHS-II
SYSTEM
MountWhich lenses fit natively. Other lenses may work through an adapter.Nikon ZL-Mount Alliance
