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S1 II vs Z6 III
Quick take: The Z6 III has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Z6 III is the most affordable.
Where the S1 II wins
- Cheaper new: £1,899 vs £2,199
- Burst Rate: 70fps electronic
- Macro: 8.5 vs 7.0
Where the Z6 III wins
- Resolution: 24.5MP
- Battery Life: ~380 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 760g (body only)
16 specs side by side·15 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
How to read this page. Highlighted cells win that row on the spec alone. Genre scores are the engine's base scores (enthusiast, photo and video); Camera Match re-weights them for your level and priorities. Price buttons are affiliate links; the price you pay is the same.
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- S1 II 134 × 102 × 92 mm · 800 g
- Z6 III 138 × 102 × 74 mm · 760 g
The Z6 III is 4 mm wider, 18 mm slimmer and 40 g lighter than the S1 II.
Drawn to scale from the makers' dimensions (W × H × D). Front shown, depth on the slanted edge.
Verdictwhich should you buy?
Z6 III — Hybrid Video & Action: Partial-stacked FF sensor for near-zero blackout, 6K RAW video, and 60fps burst — Nikon's most capable hybrid.
Who should buy what
Z6 III (2024)
is the right camera for you if…
- Hybrid photographers who want partially-stacked sensor speed with full-frame quality
- Z6 II owners ready for a major AF and video upgrade
- Sports and action shooters who want 6K RAW video and fast burst
- Professionals who want a versatile full-frame Z body for any situation
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1 IILumix · 2025 | Z6 IIINikon · 2024 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899Best | £2,199 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame Partial-stacked CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | 6K/60p RAW, 4K/120p, 4K/60p oversampled, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect, 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle/aircraft) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | 5-axis IBIS, 6.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 70fps electronicBest | 20fps mechanical, 60fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 760g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134 × 102 × 92 mm | 138.5 × 101.5 × 74.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 5.76M dots, 0.90× magnification |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" fully articulating touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | Dual slots: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II |
| Connectivity | USB-C, full-size HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Wins the row — price, resolution, burst, battery, weight and sealing are compared; text specs aren't ranked.
How they score by genreengine base scores out of 10
Genre
S1 II
Z6 III
Portrait
8.6/10
8.4/10
Street
6.4/10
6.3/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.0/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
8.3/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.4/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
7.8/10
Documentary
8.1/10
7.9/10
Sports & Action
9.1/10
9.2/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.8/10
8.9/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.2/10
Food
7.9/10
7.5/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.0/10
Architecture
7.4/10
7.2/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
7.4/10
Scores come from the same engine as Camera Match: verified specifications weighted by what each genre needs, with documented adjustments. The product page and this table show the enthusiast base score. See how scores are calculated →
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