Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W60

Following is a thorough comparison of the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax W60, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W60 (10MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W60 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was unveiled 11 years after the W60 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W60 being a Compact camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z6 II grades vs the W60 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax Optio W60. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax W60 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides physical measurements 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 W60 has measurements of 98mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.9" x 2.2" x 1.0") with a weight of 165 grams (0.36 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax W60 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you choose at that time. Below is a front view size comparison of the Z6 II compared to the W60.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z6 II and W60 is 61 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it can be hard to visualise the gap between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The image below will provide you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 II and W60.

Plainly, each of these cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z6 II using its bigger sensor will make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will give you greater detail having an extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a bit more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.