Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-01

Let's look a little more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-01, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) possess different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was announced 8 years after the K-01 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a quick summation of how the Z6 II matches up vs the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Pentax K-01 Gallery.

If you are intending to carry around your camera, you should factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II features physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has specifications of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you have at the time. Following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II and the K-01.

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and K-01 is 61 and 76 respectively.

More often than not, it can be tough to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by going through technical specs. The pic below will give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and K-01.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras offer different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II with its larger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail with its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.