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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-5 IIs front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
83
Overall
68

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Pentax K-5 IIs
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Push to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced June 2013
  • Old Model is Pentax K-5
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Overview

Following is a extensive analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-5 IIs, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K-5 IIs (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K-5 IIs (APS-C) enjoy different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 7 years after the K-5 IIs which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 IIs being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z6 II scores vs the K-5 IIs in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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

 Z6 II K-5 IIs 
IntroducedOctober 2020June 2013More modern by 90 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

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

 K-5 IIs Z6 II 

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

 Z6 II K-5 IIs 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Physical Comparison

When you are aiming to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II has got outside 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-5 IIs has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II versus the K-5 IIs.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and K-5 IIs is 61 and 60 respectively.

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

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes just by seeing technical specs. The image underneath will give you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and K-5 IIs.

As you have seen, both of those cameras posses different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide greater detail having an extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The younger Z6 II should have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Pentax K-5 IIs
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
74
focusing manually
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
Pentax K-5 IIs Sports photography information
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
has phase detect autofocus
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
79
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography features
Pentax K-5 IIs Travel photography features
66
environment proof
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
megapixel count fantastic (25MP)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
good resolution (16MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Landscape photography camera
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count fantastic (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
two card slots
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good resolution (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
does not have anti-alias filter
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-5 IIs as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen capability
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has external microphone socket
display is not selfie friendly
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic socket
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-5 IIs
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax K-5 IIs
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax K-5 IIs
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2013-06-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - 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 alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 51200
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 273 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes 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
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
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 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data 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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 760 grams (1.68 lbs)
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 Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.9
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1208
Other
Battery life 410 shots 980 shots
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,997 $749