Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
83 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Black 2025
Panasonic
88 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Black 2025
72 out of 100 medium confidence 19 reviews
The Panasonic Lumix S1R II is praised for its exceptional image quality, hybrid capabilities, and powerful features, making it a favorite among those switching from other brands. However, a significant number of users report severe overheating issues during video recording, even in controlled environments and after firmware updates, which limits its reliability for professional video work. While stills photographers find it fantastic, videographers are divided, with some experiencing no problems in hot conditions. Audio preamp noise is also noted as a drawback despite the XLR adapter.
Pros
- Exceptional image quality
- Powerful hybrid capabilities
- Great stills performance
- Excellent autofocus in all video modes
- Robust build quality
Cons
- Severe overheating during video recording
- Noisy internal audio preamps
- Lacks dedicated timecode input
- No USB-C to Ethernet streaming support
- No PC sync terminal for studio flash
Overheating 5
Image quality 4
Video capabilities 4
Audio quality 1
Autofocus 3
Build quality 2
Scores
Video
Wedding Events
Beginner
Photography
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z8 Z8 | Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 44.29999923706055 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 40★ |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | -6 to +18 EV |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps | 40 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/200 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K | 8K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 60 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | H.264 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:0 10-Bit, H.264 Long GOP/MOV 4:2:2/4:2:0 8/10-Bit |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.71 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 840 shots★ | 340 shots |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✗ | ✓★ |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
| HDMI | HDMI/USB Cable Clip | HDMI Output |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong evf (95th percentile)95th %ile
Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII Black 2025
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S1RII
Scores 88 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 8 of 32 specs.