Mirrorless Titans Showdown: Nikon Z8 vs the Best of Canon, Sony, Panasonic & Leica (2025 Edition)
Introduction In 2023, Nikon’s Z8 crashed the high-end mirrorless party with flagship-grade performance at a relatively accessible price. It joins a crowded field of full-frame contenders from Canon, Sony, Panasonic, and Leica. Each of these mirrorless “titans” brings a unique blend of resolution, speed, video features, and handling quirks. This report compares the Z8 against its current rivals – like Canon’s EOS R5 series, Sony’s A7R V and Alpha 1, Panasonic’s S1R, Leica’s SL2 – and even peeks at rumored/upcoming models (Canon EOS R5 II/R1, Sony A9 III/A1 II, etc.). We’ll dig into detailed technical specs (sensors, autofocus, burst rates, video capabilities, build quality, etc.), summarize expert