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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax K200D front
Portability
61
Imaging
50
Features
41
Overall
46

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Replaced the Nikon Z6
Pentax K200D
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 1600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 690g - 134 x 95 x 74mm
  • Revealed September 2008
  • Old Model is Pentax K100D S
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D Overview

In this write-up, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K200D, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K200D (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K200D (APS-C) use totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The Z6 II was manufactured 12 years after the K200D which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K200D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a more detailed comparison, below is a brief view of how the Z6 II matches up versus the K200D for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax K200D

 Z6 II K200D 
RevealedOctober 2020September 2008More modern by 148 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K200D over the Nikon Z6 II

 K200D Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K200D

 Z6 II K200D 
Manual focus More exact focusing
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K200D has dimensions of 134mm x 95mm x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9") having a weight of 690 grams (1.52 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K200D in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is the front view size comparison of the Z6 II vs the K200D.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and K200D is 61 and 61 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D Sensor Comparison

Usually, its tough to envision the gap between sensor sizes purely by checking specifications. The picture underneath will help provide you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and K200D.

Plainly, both of those cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give extra detail due to its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop photos a little more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K200D as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
54
focusing manually
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography features
Pentax K200D Street photography features
78
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
offers touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
60
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
screen does not articulate
more heavy than competition in class (690g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography information
Pentax K200D Sports photography information
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
low battery (410 CIPA)
53
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
weather proof
has phase detect auto focus
no liveview
slow fps (3.0 fps)
megapixel count low (10 megapixels)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Pentax K200D Travel photography factors
66
environment proofing
has bluetooth
offers touch focus
fantastic resolution (25MP)
low battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
47
weather proof
flash built-in
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competition in class (690 grams)
megapixel count low (10MP)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K200D Landscape photography highlights
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment proofing
two card slots
low battery (410 CIPA)
56
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
small screen (2.7 inches)
no liveview
megapixel count low (10MP)
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K200D as a Vlogging camera
36
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect autofocus
high res video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
9
no video
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K200D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K200D
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax K200D
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax K200D
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Released 2020-10-14 2008-09-01
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Max resolution 6048 x 4024 3872 x 2592
Max native ISO 51200 1600
Max enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 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, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow, Rear curtain
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 gr (1.55 lb) 690 gr (1.52 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 134 x 95 x 74mm (5.3" x 3.7" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 64
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.4
DXO Low light score not tested 561
Other
Battery life 410 pictures -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card
Card slots Dual One
Price at release $1,997 $600