Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-50

Following is a thorough analysis of the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-50, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 6 years after the K-50 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 II scores against the K-50 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry around your camera, you're going to have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") having a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-50 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are utilising at the time. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II against the K-50.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and K-50 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizes purely by reviewing specifications. The pic below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and K-50.

To sum up, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make getting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver more detail due to its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop pics a little more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an advantage in sensor tech.