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Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF

Portability
50 Imaging
73 Features
85 Overall
77
Nikon D6 front
 
Pentax KF front
Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75

Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF Key Specs

Nikon D6
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 102400 (Boost to 3280000)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1270g - 160 x 163 x 92mm
  • Released February 2020
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D5
Pentax KF
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.00" Fully Articulated Display
  • ISO 100 - 102400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 684g - 126 x 93 x 74mm
  • Launched November 2022
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-70
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Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF Overview

Below, we are analyzing the Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF, former being a Pro DSLR while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D6 (21MP) and the KF (24MP) is fairly well matched but the D6 (Full frame) and KF (APS-C) feature different sensor sizing.

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The D6 was announced 3 years before the KF and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon D6 being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax KF being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a thorough comparison, below is a concise summation of how the D6 scores vs the KF in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D6 over the Pentax KF

					

					

						
 D6 KF 
Display dimension3.2"3.00"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k1040kCrisper display (+1319k dot)
Touch friendly display  Easily navigate
					

				


				

					

						
Reasons to pick Pentax KF over the Nikon D6

					

					

						
 KF D6 
LaunchedNovember 2022February 2020Fresher by 33 months
Display typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating display
Selfie screen  Easy selfies
					

				


				

					

						
Common features in the Nikon D6 and Pentax KF

					

					

						
 D6 KF 
Focus manually  Very precise focus
					

				

				

	
	
	
	

				

					

						
Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF Physical Comparison

					

					

						
If you're planning to carry your camera, you have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D6 comes with external dimensions of 160mm x 163mm x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") and a weight of 1270 grams (2.80 lbs) while the Pentax KF has sizing of 126mm x 93mm x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9") along with a weight of 684 grams (1.51 lbs).
Compare the Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF in our completely new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. The following is the front view dimension comparison of the D6 vs the KF.
Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF size comparison
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D6 and KF is 50 and 63 respectively.
Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF top view buttons comparison					

				


				

					

						
Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF Sensor Comparison

					

					

						
Usually, it's tough to imagine the difference between sensor sizing simply by checking specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the D6 and KF.
All in all, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D6 having a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Pentax KF will give extra detail with its extra 3MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images much more aggressively. The older D6 is going to be behind in sensor innovation.

						Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF sensor size comparison
					

				


				

					

						
Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF Screen and ViewFinder

					

					

											

					Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF Screen and Viewfinder comparison				


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Photography Type Scores

					

				

				
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon D6 as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax KF as a Portrait photography camera
83
 has manual focus
 MP count decent (21MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features face detection focusing
 supports RAW files
83
 manual focus
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports face detect focus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
Nikon D6 Street photography information
Pentax KF Street photography information
62
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 environment sealing
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 fixed screen
 lack of image stabilization
73
 screen articulates
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 great high ISO (102,400)
 heavier than average (684 grams)
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Sports Comparison
Nikon D6 Sports photography factors
Pentax KF Sports photography factors
80
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 MP count decent (21MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 features tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
 supports phase detect AF
 lack of image stabilization
74
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24MP)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 supports tracking focus
 weather proofing
 sensor has phase detect auto focus
 max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
 low battery life (410 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison
 Nikon D6 as a Travel photography camera
 Pentax KF as a Travel photography camera
67
 better than average battery pack (3,580 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 MP count decent (21MP)
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
66
 weather proofing
 MP count decent (24MP)
 built-in flash
 selfie friendly display
 low battery life (410 CIPA)
 heavier than average (684g)
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Landscape Comparison
 Nikon D6 as a Landscape photography camera
 Pentax KF as a Landscape photography camera
79
 has manual focus
 swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
 decent sized screen (3.2 inches)
 MP count decent (21MP)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 very good high ISO (102,400)
 supports RAW files
 environment sealing
 better than average battery pack (3,580 shots)
 has double storage slots
 lack of image stabilization
80
 manual focus
 swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 decent sized screen (3.00")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 MP count decent (24 megapixels)
 sensor size is good (APS-C)
 does not have anti-alias filter
 great high ISO (102,400)
 delivers RAW formats
 weather proofing
 low battery life (410 CIPA)
Photography Glossary
Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon D6 as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax KF as a Vlogging camera
30
 touchscreen functionality
 features face detection focusing
 high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with external microphone port
 does not contain selfie friendly screen
 lack of image stabilization
72
 selfie friendly display
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
 supports face detect focus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 includes mic support
 heavier than average (684 grams)
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Nikon D6 vs Pentax KF Specifications

					

					

											


					

						Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D6 and Pentax KF
 Nikon D6Pentax KF
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D6 Pentax KF
Category Pro DSLR Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-02-11 2022-11-09
Physical type Large SLR Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 21MP 24MP
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Max resolution 5568 x 3712 6000 x 4000
Max native ISO 102400 102400
Max enhanced ISO 3280000 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW format    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
AF continuous    
Single AF    
Tracking AF    
Selective AF    
AF center weighted    
Multi area AF    
AF live view    
Face detection AF    
Contract detection AF    
Phase detection AF    
Total focus points 105 11
Cross type focus points 105 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 161
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen size 3.2" 3.00"
Screen resolution 2,359 thousand dots 1,040 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.72x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Normal, redeye reduction, slow sync, slow sync w/redeye reduction, rear-curtain sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
Hot shoe    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.1 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in Optional
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 1270 gr (2.80 lb) 684 gr (1.51 lb)
Dimensions 160 x 163 x 92mm (6.3" x 6.4" x 3.6") 126 x 93 x 74mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 3580 images 410 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 secs, continuous)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type Dual XQD/CFexpress slots SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible)
Card slots Two One
Launch price $6,496 $850