Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
Nikon
83 Overall Score
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Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
Panasonic
87 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Nikon Z8 Z8 Black 2023
No customer feedback yet
Panasonic LUMIX S S1II Black 2025
72 out of 100 medium confidence 15 reviews
The camera is praised as a powerful hybrid workhorse with excellent autofocus, stabilization, and color science, especially for stills and open gate video. However, video-focused users complain about limited internal RAW recording (only cropped modes) and a confusing menu system. Some also note poor photo performance in certain conditions and a small included bag.
Pros
- Excellent autofocus
- Great stabilization
- Superb color science
- Open gate video
- Versatile hybrid features
Cons
- Limited internal RAW recording
- Confusing menu system
- Small included bag
- Poor photo performance in some conditions
- No full-frame internal RAW
Autofocus 3
Stabilization 2
Color science 3
Video capabilities 5
Menu system 2
Build quality 2
Scores
Video
Beginner
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Youtube
Photography
Product Photography
Streaming
Vlogging
Travel
Specifications
| Nikon Z8 Z8 | Panasonic LUMIX S S1II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | BSI CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 24.100000381469727 MP |
| ISO Range | 100 | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | — |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | — | Photo, VideoContrast Detection, Phase Detection: 779 |
| Eye AF | ✓ | ✓ |
| Animal AF | — | ✓★ |
| Subject Detection | ✓ | ✓ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 20 fps | 70 fps★ |
| Burst (Electronic) | — | 70 fps★ |
| Max Shutter | 1/200 | 1/2000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 6K |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps | 120 fps |
| 1080p FPS | — | 240 fps★ |
| 10-bit | ✓ | ✓ |
| Log Profile | ✓ | ✓ |
| RAW Video | ✓ | ✓ |
| Codec | N-RAW, ProRes RAW | MOV, MP4, HEVC, RAW, MPEG-4 |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2"★ | 3" |
| Touchscreen | ✓ | ✓ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots | 5.8M dots★ |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 0.82 kg | 0.72 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 840 shots | 1150 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 S1II Black 2025
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong stabilization (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong af (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong video (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Panasonic LUMIX S S1II
Scores 87 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 9 of 33 specs.