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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Launched October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z6
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Introduced January 2010
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here is a complete review of the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax E90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and E90 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and E90 (1/2.3") offer different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was launched 10 years later than the E90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the Z6 II grades against the E90 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax E90

 Z6 II E90 
IntroducedOctober 2020January 2010Fresher by 131 months
Manually focus More exact focusing
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon Z6 II

 E90 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax E90

 Z6 II E90 
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II has external 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 E90 has proportions of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax E90 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Here is a front view sizing comparison of the Z6 II versus the E90.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and E90 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very tough to picture the gap in sensor sizing only by seeing technical specs. The graphic below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and E90.

As you can tell, both of these cameras feature different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will produce extra detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Portrait photography camera
86
has manual focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
19
manual focus not available
manual exposure not possible
external flash not possible
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Pentax E90
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
boasts touch to focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
47
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Sports photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Sports photography camera
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
environment sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
bad battery (410 per charge)
16
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography highlights
Pentax E90 Travel photography highlights
66
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch to focus
amazing megapixels (25MP)
bad battery (410 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
50
has built in flash
doesn't have Timelapse mode
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
82
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
bad battery (410 CIPA)
22
manual focus not available
cannot change lenses (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not possible
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (10 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax E90 as a Vlogging camera
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect autofocus
video res high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
22
wide angle not good (32mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.1)
screen isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax E90
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax Optio E90
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax Optio E90
Class Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2010-01-25
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 25MP 10MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 3648 x 2736
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 80
RAW format
Lowest boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 3
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Largest aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focus distance - 6cm
Total lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.9
Screen
Type of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/2000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames per sec -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.50 m
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 145 grams (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 410 photographs -
Battery style Battery Pack -
Battery model - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots Two 1
Price at launch $1,997 $100