Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S1

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.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

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).

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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.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and K-S1 is 61 and 69 respectively.

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.