Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K10D

In this article, we are evaluating the Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K10D, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a huge gap among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K10D (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K10D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 14 years after the K10D which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K10D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going in to a in depth comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z6 II scores vs the K10D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax K10D. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax K10D Gallery.

If you're aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II has exterior 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 K10D has dimensions of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 793 grams (1.75 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that moment. Below is the front view dimension comparison of the Z6 II versus the K10D.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and K10D is 61 and 59 respectively.

Quite often, it is difficult to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions just by checking out specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and K10D.

Plainly, both the cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will provide greater detail due to its extra 15MP. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics a little more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.