Nikon S6500 vs Pentax K-1 II

Lets look closer at the Nikon S6500 and Pentax K-1 II, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the S6500 (16MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the S6500 (1/2.3") and K-1 II (Full frame) boast different sensor size.

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The S6500 was announced 6 years before the K-1 II which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon S6500 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the S6500 scores vs the K-1 II in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Coolpix S6500 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon S6500 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon S6500 has got exterior dimensions of 95mm x 58mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.3" x 1.0") having a weight of 250 grams (0.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check the Nikon S6500 and Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is a front view dimensions comparison of the S6500 versus the K-1 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the S6500 and K-1 II is 92 and 55 respectively.

Generally, it can be tough to picture the difference between sensor sizes merely by checking specs. The image here will provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the S6500 and K-1 II.

All in all, the two cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The S6500 with its tinier sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF harder and the Pentax K-1 II will resolve more detail with its extra 20MP. Higher resolution will let you crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged S6500 is going to be behind with regard to sensor technology.