Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax E90

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.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax Optio E90. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax E90 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.