Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax RZ18

Let's take a closer look at the Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax RZ18, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Superzoom by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and RZ18 (16MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and RZ18 (1/2.3") have different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was launched 9 years later than the RZ18 and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ18 being a Compact camera.

Before diving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the Z6 II matches up versus the RZ18 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax Optio RZ18. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax RZ18 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II offers exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax RZ18 has measurements of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") having a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z6 II compared to the RZ18.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and RZ18 is 61 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its hard to visualize the difference in sensor measurements only by researching technical specs. The photograph underneath may offer you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and RZ18.

As you have seen, the two cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II featuring a larger sensor is going to make shooting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will provide you with more detail utilizing its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution will help you crop images way more aggressively. The fresher Z6 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.