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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69 Imaging
63 Features
70 Overall
65

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • New Model is Pentax K-S2
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Its time to take a deeper look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax K-S1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K-S1 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 6 years after the K-S1 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise introduction of how the Z6 II scores versus the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax K-S1

		

		

			
 Z6 II K-S1 
RevealedOctober 2020August 2014More modern by 75 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 K-S1 Z6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-S1

		

		

			
 Z6 II K-S1 
Focus manually  More accurate focusing
Selfie screen  Neither has selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
Compare the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax K-S1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Here is a front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II vs the K-S1.
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and K-S1 is 61 and 69 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Sometimes, it is hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizes merely by checking out specs. The pic underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and K-S1.
All in all, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail due to its extra 5MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an edge when it comes to sensor innovation.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography info
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography info
86
 has manual focus
 great  resolution (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detect focus
 exports RAW files
77
 has manual focus
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Street photography camera
 Pentax K-S1 as a Street photography camera
78
 has a tilting screen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 exports RAW files
 supports touch focus
 weather proofing
 good ISO range (51,200)
73
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW formats
 lighter than others in class (558g)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Sports photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Sports photography factors
82
 max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking focus
 weather proofing
 supports phase detect auto focus
 terrible battery power (410 shots)
69
 max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 includes tracking focus
 sensor has phase detect autofocus
 slow frames per second (5.4 frames/s)
 low battery life (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography factors
66
 weather proofing
 supports bluetooth
 supports touch focus
 great  resolution (25 megapixels)
 terrible battery power (410 per charge)
 display isn't selfie friendly
60
 lighter than others in class (558g)
 good MP (20 megapixels)
 has built in flash
 does not have Timelapse recording
 low battery life (410 per charge)
 display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography factors
82
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 great  resolution (25 megapixels)
 great sensor size (Full frame)
 good ISO range (51,200)
 exports RAW files
 weather proofing
 has dual storage slots
 terrible battery power (410 shots)
73
 has manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen size is good (3")
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 good MP (20MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 does not have anti aliasing filter
 good ISO range (51,200)
 delivers RAW formats
 low battery life (410 per charge)
 does not have Timelapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging factors
36
 screen is touchscreen
 has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 provides face detect focus
 good video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
 comes with microphone jack
 display isn't selfie friendly
33
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 includes face detect autofocus
 high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
 lighter than others in class (558g)
 display is not selfie friendly
 does not have microphone jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-S1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax K-S1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax K-S1
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2014-08-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime MII
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 20 megapixels
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6048 x 4024 5472 x 3648
Maximum native ISO 51200 51200
Maximum enhanced ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data    
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
Touch to focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Autofocus single    
Autofocus tracking    
Autofocus selectice    
Center weighted autofocus    
Autofocus multi area    
Live view autofocus    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch screen    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0 frames/s 5.4 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Manually set exposure    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Inbuilt flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 10.00 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, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash    
Auto exposure bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Fastest flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
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 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 H.264
Microphone input    
Headphone input    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 558 grams (1.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 78
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.5
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 13.0
DXO Low light rating not tested 1061
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 410 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI109
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
Storage slots Two One
Retail pricing $1,997 $339