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S1 IIvs Nikon Zf

GearFrame · Updated March 2026

Lumix S1 II Lumix S1 II (2025) Starting from £2200 new Best for Hybrid & Video View S1 II
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Nikon Nikon Zf Nikon Nikon Zf (2023) Starting from £1699 new Best for Street & travel photography View Nikon Zf

GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?

Hybrid & Video — S1 II (2025): The S1 II is the full-frame L-mount hybrid camera Panasonic's system has been waiting for — phase-detect AF, 4K/120p, class-leading IBIS, and a professional build in one complete package. It addresses every weakness of the original S1 and positions Lumix firmly back in the conversation for serious hybrid shooters.

Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.

↓ Full specifications below

S1 II (2025)

  • Hybrid photographers who need excellent stills and serious video capability
  • Video professionals who want full-frame quality with 4K/120p
  • Landscape and portrait photographers who want maximum stabilisation
  • L-mount system users upgrading from S1 or S5 II

Nikon Zf (2023)

  • 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

Quick take: The nikon zf has the highest resolution at 24mp; the nikon zf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.

Full specifications

Specification S1 II (2025)Nikon Zf (2023)
Price £2,200 £1,699
Sensor 24.2MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS
Resolution 24.2MP 24.5MP
Video 6K/30p, 4K/120p, 10-bit 4:2:2 internal 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit
Autofocus Phase-detect AF with subject recognition (human, animal, vehicle) Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle)
Stabilisation 5-axis IBIS, up to 8 stops 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops
Burst Rate 30fps (electronic), 9fps (mechanical) 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic
Battery Life ~400 shots (CIPA) ~380 shots (CIPA)
Weight 680g (body only) 710g with battery
Dimensions 138.5 × 100.0 × 91.5mm 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm
Weather Sealed Yes Yes
Viewfinder Electronic, 3.68M dots, 0.78× EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification
Screen 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.84M dots 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen
Mount Leica L-mount Nikon Z-mount (full-frame)
Memory Cards Dual slot: CFexpress Type B + SD UHS-II Single SD UHS-II slot
Connectivity USB-C, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HDMI USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Genre S1 IINikon Zf
Vlogging & Video
9.5
7.0
Portrait
9.0
9.0
Landscape
9.0
9.0
Wedding & Events
9.0
Travel
7.5
9.0
Sports & Action
8.0
4.0
Wildlife
7.5
Street
7.0
9.0

GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →

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