Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Efina

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax Efina, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and Efina (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and Efina (1/2.3") provide different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was announced 7 years later than the Efina and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving into a in depth comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the Z6 II scores against the Efina when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

When you are going to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") accompanied by a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax Efina in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are employing at the time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Z6 II versus the Efina.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and Efina is 61 and 97 respectively.

Often, it can be difficult to imagine the difference between sensor measurements only by going over technical specs. The graphic here may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and Efina.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer you more detail with its extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an advantage in sensor innovation.