Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-1 II

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-1 II, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (Full frame).

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The Z6 II was announced 2 years later than the K-1 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a quick summary of how the Z6 II matches up versus the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry your camera frequently, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that time. Underneath is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II against the K-1 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and K-1 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is tough to visualize the gap between sensor sizing simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both of these cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can anticipate the Pentax K-1 II to give greater detail with its extra 11 Megapixels. Greater resolution will enable you to crop images a little more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II provides a benefit in sensor tech.