Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90

In this article, we are matching up the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax W90, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and W90 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z6 II was released 10 years later than the W90 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before getting straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z6 II scores vs the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II and Pentax Optio W90. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z6 II Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

When you are aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z6 II offers physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax W90 has sizing of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

Look at the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax W90 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you have chosen during that time. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the Z6 II and the W90.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and W90 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Often, it is very difficult to see the contrast in sensor measurements purely by seeing technical specs. The graphic below might provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and W90.

As you have seen, both of those cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z6 II because of its larger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will produce more detail as a result of its extra 13MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop pics far more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II is going to have a benefit in sensor tech.