Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S2
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S2 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Revealed October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 678g - 123 x 91 x 73mm
- Revealed February 2015
- Earlier Model is Pentax K-S1
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S2 Overview
Let's examine more in depth at the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-S2, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K-S2 (20MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K-S2 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z6 II was unveiled 5 years later than the K-S2 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S2 being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z6 II grades versus the K-S2 for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S2 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Pentax K-S2. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Pentax K-S2 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax K-S2
Z6 II | K-S2 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | February 2015 | More recent by 70 months | |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") | |
Screen resolution | 2100k | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) | |
Touch friendly screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S2 over the Nikon Z6 II
K-S2 | Z6 II | |||
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Screen type | Fully Articulated | Tilting | Fully Articulating screen | |
Selfie screen | Easy selfies |
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-S2
Z6 II | K-S2 | |||
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Manual focus | Very exact focus |
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S2 Physical Comparison
When you are intending to lug around your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II provides outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-S2 has dimensions of 123mm x 91mm x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") along with a weight of 678 grams (1.49 lbs).
Check the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K-S2 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you use at the time. Underneath is the front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II versus the K-S2.
Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and K-S2 is 61 and 64 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S2 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, it's hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by checking out specs. The graphic underneath should give you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and K-S2.
All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor will make shooting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide extra detail having an extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K-S2 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Pentax K-S2 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Pentax K-S2 |
Type | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Revealed | 2020-10-14 | 2015-02-10 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact 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 | 25MP | 20MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 5472 x 3648 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Lowest boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection focusing | ||
Contract detection focusing | ||
Phase detection focusing | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 15 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fully Articulated |
Screen diagonal | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 2,100 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690 thousand dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.64x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 5.4fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Set WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 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 w/redeye reduction, flash on, flash on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual flash |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Supported 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 (30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone input | ||
Headphone input | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 lbs) | 678 grams (1.49 lbs) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 123 x 91 x 73mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 shots | 410 shots |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Storage slots | Two | 1 |
Price at launch | $1,997 | $581 |