Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax I-10

In this write-up, we are matching up the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax I-10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and I-10 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and I-10 (1/2.3") possess different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was released 10 years later than the I-10 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax I-10 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight into a thorough comparison, below is a simple highlight of how the Z6 II grades vs the I-10 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax Optio I-10. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax I-10 Gallery.

For those who are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys 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) while the Pentax I-10 has proportions of 101mm x 65mm x 28mm (4.0" x 2.6" x 1.1") with a weight of 153 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 II compared to the I-10.

Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and I-10 is 61 and 93 respectively.

In many cases, it is tough to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The photograph below will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and I-10.

All in all, both of these cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give you extra detail as a result of its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z6 II should have an edge in sensor tech.