Panasonic Lumix S1 II vs Nikon Z6 III

Updated Jul 2026 · Scored by the Let’s Compare Data Engine · How we score

Verdict

Key takeaways

  • Panasonic Lumix S1 II leads Nikon Z6 III overall by 12 points (67 vs 55 out of 100).
  • Key differences: AF points, where Panasonic Lumix S1 II has 779 vs 299; max video resolution, where Panasonic Lumix S1 II has 5952 × 3968 vs 6048 × 3402 px; burst speed (electronic), where Panasonic Lumix S1 II has 70 vs 20 fps; burst speed (mechanical), where Nikon Z6 III has 14 vs 10 fps; ISO max, where Nikon Z6 III has 64,000 vs 51,200.
  • Best value: Nikon Z6 III (from $2,499) — the strongest score-per-dollar of the two.
Panasonic Lumix S1 II leads overall
Panasonic Lumix S1 II · 79 overall, #5 of 39
67
Nikon Z6 III · 67 overall, #19 of 39
55
Key differences
  • AF PointsPanasonic Lumix S1 II 779 vs 299
  • Max Video ResolutionPanasonic Lumix S1 II 5952 × 3968 vs 6048 × 3402 px
  • Burst SpeedPanasonic Lumix S1 II 70 vs 20 fps
  • Burst SpeedNikon Z6 III 14 vs 10 fps
  • ISO MaxNikon Z6 III 64,000 vs 51,200

Scores by Category

Lumix S1 II wins 3 of 7 categories · Z6 III wins 2

CategoryLumix S1 IIZ6 IIILead
Sensor
Tie
Autofocus
+66
Video
+4
Performance
+22
Connectivity & Storage
Tie
Physical & Battery
+10
Display & Viewfinder
+4

Size & Weight

795 g760 g
Lumix S1 IIZ6 III

Lumix S1 II is 35 g (5%) heavier than Z6 III.

Value for Money

Launch prices — enter today's prices (same currency for both).

Detailed Specifications

Sensor

Feature
Lumix S1 II
Z6 III
Sensor Size
Megapixels
24.1 MP
24.5 MP
Image Stabilization (IBIS)
Yes
Yes
ISO Max
51,200
64,00025% more

Autofocus

Feature
Lumix S1 II
Z6 III
AF Points
779161% more
299

Video

Feature
Lumix S1 II
Z6 III
Max Video Resolution
5952 × 3968 px
6048 × 3402 px
Max Video Frame Rate
240 fps
240 fps
Video Bit Depth
1017% less
12

Performance

Feature
Lumix S1 II
Z6 III
Burst Speed (mechanical)
10 fps
14 fps40% more
Burst Speed (electronic)
70 fps250% more
20 fps

Display & Viewfinder

Feature
Lumix S1 II
Z6 III
LCD Size
3 in
3.2 in7% more
LCD Resolution
1,840,000
2,100,00014% more
Viewfinder Resolution
5,760,000
5,760,000

Connectivity & Storage

Feature
Lumix S1 II
Z6 III
Dual Card Slots
Yes
Yes
Weather Sealing
Yes
Yes

Physical & Battery

Feature
Lumix S1 II
Z6 III
Weight
795 g
760 g4% less
Battery Life (CIPA shots)
360
3806% more
Dimensions
13.43 × 10.23 × 9.18 cm
13.85 × 10.15 × 7.4 cm

Specification Note

Specifications are compiled from official manufacturer data and other reliable internet sources. Some features may vary by region or model configuration.

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