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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Introduced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z6
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Revealed March 2009
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 Overview

On this page, we are contrasting the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax P70, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and P70 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and P70 (1/2.3") posses different sensor dimensions.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 11 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z6 II scores against the P70 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax P70

 Z6 II P70 
RevealedOctober 2020March 2009More modern by 142 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon Z6 II

 P70 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax P70

 Z6 II P70 
Manually focus Dial precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax P70 has measurements of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") along with a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax P70 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the P70.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and P70 is 61 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, its difficult to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The picture below will help provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and P70.

To sum up, each of the cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will give more detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
exports RAW files
27
manual focus
no manual mode
external flash not possible
low resolution (12MP)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography advice
Pentax P70 Street photography advice
78
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
provides focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
47
no articulating screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography highlights
Pentax P70 Sports photography highlights
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
bad battery power (410 per charge)
17
max shutter speed is low (1/1,000 seconds)
lack of shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Pentax P70
66
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
provides focus by touch
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
56
has built in flash
decently wide (28mm)
missing Timelapse mode
more heavy than competitors in class (155 grams)
low resolution (12 megapixels)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Pentax P70
82
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (25 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
two card slots
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
32
manual focus
decently wide (28mm)
cannot change lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual mode
lack of image stabilization
low resolution (12 megapixels)
sensor size is tiny (1/2.3")
lacks RAW format
missing Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax P70 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic socket
doesn't offer selfie friendly screen
25
decently wide (28mm)
slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external microphone jack
more heavy than competitors in class (155g)
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax P70
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax Optio P70
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax Optio P70
Category Pro Mirrorless Ultracompact
Introduced 2020-10-14 2009-03-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 64
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focus range - 10cm
Number of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 4 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/1000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 14.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 4.60 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off -
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 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 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lb) 155 grams (0.34 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
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 shots -
Type of battery Battery Pack -
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/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots Dual Single
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