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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5

Portability
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Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-5 front
Portability
60
Imaging
56
Features
82
Overall
66

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Released October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 80 - 12800 (Boost to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 740g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced December 2010
  • Older Model is Pentax K-7
  • Replacement is Pentax K-5 IIs
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 Overview

Here, we will be matching up the Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K-5 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K-5 (APS-C) have totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was revealed 9 years later than the K-5 and that is a fairly big difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving right into a thorough comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z6 II grades vs the K-5 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax K-5

 Z6 II K-5 
IntroducedOctober 2020December 2010Fresher by 120 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 over the Nikon Z6 II

 K-5 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-5

 Z6 II K-5 
Manually focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II provides 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) whilst the Pentax K-5 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II vs the K-5.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and K-5 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching specifications. The graphic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and K-5.

Plainly, both of the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make getting shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with greater detail because of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Pentax K-5 Portrait photography info
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manual focus
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
exports RAW formats
73
focusing manually
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Street photography camera
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
supports touch to focus
environment sealing
very good high ISO (51,200)
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
78
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Pentax K-5
66
environment sealing
has bluetooth
supports touch to focus
great sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
bad battery power (410 shots)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
65
weather proofing
decent MP (16 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 as a Landscape photography camera
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor resolution (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (16MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 as a Vlogging camera
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touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-5
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax K-5
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax K-5
Category Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2010-12-18
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 16 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 51200
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Number of focus points 273 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 3840 x 2160 @ 24p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 56 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 @ 24p / 28 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 424 (25, 30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 740 gr (1.63 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 82
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1162
Other
Battery life 410 images 980 images
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Launch price $1,997 $800