Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-5 IIs

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax K-5 IIs. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax K-5 IIs Gallery.

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).

Compare the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-5 IIs in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.