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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax K20D front
Portability
59
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Pentax K20D
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 3200 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 800g - 142 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced June 2008
  • Previous Model is Pentax K10D
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D Overview

The following is a extended review of the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K20D, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and K20D (15MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and K20D (APS-C) come with totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was introduced 12 years after the K20D which is quite a large difference 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 K20D being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving through a thorough comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z6 II grades vs the K20D with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax K20D

 Z6 II K20D 
AnnouncedOctober 2020June 2008Newer by 150 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution2100k230kCrisper screen (+1870k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K20D over the Nikon Z6 II

 K20D Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K20D

 Z6 II K20D 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II has got outer dimensions 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 K20D has specifications of 142mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 800 grams (1.76 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K20D in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you use at the time. Below is the front view proportions comparison of the Z6 II against the K20D.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and K20D is 61 and 59 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D Sensor Comparison

Generally, its difficult to visualise the difference between sensor dimensions only by checking a spec sheet. The picture here might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and K20D.

Clearly, both of those cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give greater detail using its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z6 II will have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K20D as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
megapixel count high (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW formats
71
manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Pentax K20D
78
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
includes focus via touch
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
65
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Pentax K20D
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proofing
has phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (410 per charge)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Pentax K20D Travel photography factors
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes focus via touch
megapixel count high (25MP)
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
display is not selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax K20D Landscape photography factors
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count high (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW files
weather proofing
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inches)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K20D as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focus
video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
has microphone jack
display is not selfie friendly
9
no video shooting
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax K20D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax K20D
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax K20D
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax K20D
Class Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2008-06-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 51200 3200
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 95 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.64x
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 30s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shutter speed 14.0fps 3.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options 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, wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 -
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 800 grams (1.76 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 142 x 101 x 70mm (5.6" x 4.0" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 65
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 11.1
DXO Low light score not tested 639
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Style of battery Battery Pack -
Battery model - D-LI50
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/MMC/SDHC card
Storage slots Two One
Retail price $1,997 $700