Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax RS1500

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax RS1500, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and RS1500 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and RS1500 (1/2.3") use different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 9 years after the RS1500 which is a fairly big difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RS1500 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a comprehensive comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II grades vs the RS1500 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Pentax Optio RS1500. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Pentax RS1500 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry around your camera, you need to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z6 II enjoys physical 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 RS1500 has specifications of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") and a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax RS1500 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II and the RS1500.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and RS1500 is 61 and 93 respectively.

Sometimes, it can be difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes simply by viewing specifications. The image underneath might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and RS1500.

To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will render more detail having an extra 11MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II provides a benefit when it comes to sensor technology.