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S1 II vs Zf
Quick take: The Zf has the highest resolution at 24MP; the Zf is the most affordable.
Where the S1 II wins
- Cheaper new: £1,899 vs £2,099
- Burst Rate: 70fps electronic
- Filmmaking: 8.1 vs 7.3
- Sports & Action: 9.1 vs 8.2
- Wildlife: 8.8 vs 8.3
Where the Zf wins
- Resolution: 24.5MP
- Battery Life: ~380 shots (CIPA)
- Weight: 630g (body only)
16 specs side by side·16 genres scored·UK prices from Wex Photo Video, Clifton Cameras, MPB, eBay and Amazon UK
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Size comparedbody only, no lens · drawn to one scale
- S1 II 134 × 102 × 92 mm · 800 g
- Zf 144 × 103 × 49 mm · 710 g
The Zf is 10 mm wider, 43 mm slimmer and 90 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?
Zf — Street & Travel Photography: Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Who should buy what
Zf (2023)
is the right camera for you if…
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Full specificationsthe better value in each row is highlighted
| Specification | S1 IILumix · 2025 | ZfNikon · 2023 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,899Best | £2,099 |
| Sensor | 24.1MP full-frame partially-stacked CMOS | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS |
| Resolution | 24.1MP | 24.5MPBest |
| Video | Open-gate 6K/30p, 5.9K/60p, 4K/120p, internal ProRes RAW, 10-bit | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit |
| Autofocus | Phase-hybrid AF with AI subject detection (people, animals, vehicles) | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) |
| Stabilisation | 8-stop IBIS with cropless E.I.S. | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops |
| Burst Rate | 70fps electronicBest | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic |
| Battery Life | 360 shots (CIPA, LCD) | ~380 shots (CIPA)Best |
| Weight | 800g (with battery and card) | 630g (body only)Best |
| Dimensions | 134 × 102 × 92 mm | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 5.76M dots | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification |
| Screen | Fully articulating touchscreen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen |
| Mount | L-mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) |
| Memory Cards | CFexpress Type B + SD | SD UHS-II + microSD UHS-I |
| 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
Zf
Portrait
8.6/10
8.4/10
Street
6.4/10
6.5/10
Travel
6.1/10
6.2/10
Wedding & Events
8.4/10
8.1/10
Vlogging & Video
6.1/10
6.3/10
Filmmaking
8.1/10
7.3/10
Documentary
8.1/10
7.7/10
Sports & Action
9.1/10
8.2/10
Landscape
7.0/10
7.0/10
Wildlife
8.8/10
8.3/10
Casual
5.4/10
5.4/10
Food
7.9/10
7.7/10
Macro
8.5/10
7.3/10
Architecture
7.4/10
7.3/10
Astrophotography
7.4/10
7.4/10
Fun & simple
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4.5/10
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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