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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 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
  • Released October 2020
  • Previous Model is Nikon Z6
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed February 2010
Photography Glossary

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax W90

 Z6 II W90 
RevealedOctober 2020February 2010More recent by 130 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon Z6 II

 W90 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax W90

 Z6 II W90 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

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).

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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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 size comparison

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

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography details
Pentax W90 Portrait photography details
86
focusing manually
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detection focusing
supports RAW files
27
you can focus manually
no manual control
cannot use external flash
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Street photography highlights
Pentax W90 Street photography highlights
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
boasts focus by touch
weather proof
great ISO range (51,200)
54
weather sealing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Pentax W90 Sports photography advice
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect AF
low battery pack (410 shots)
24
weather sealing
slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
no shutter priority mode
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography factors
Pentax W90 Travel photography factors
66
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts focus by touch
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
low battery pack (410 per charge)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather sealing
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
low MP (12MP)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Pentax W90
82
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
great ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
2 card slots
low battery pack (410 CIPA)
37
you can focus manually
decently wide (28mm)
weather sealing
cannot switch lens (fixed lens mount)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
no manual control
lack of image stabilization
low MP (12 megapixels)
sensor size is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Vlogging factors
Pentax W90 Vlogging factors
36
touchscreen functionality
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
includes external mic support
display isn't selfie friendly
25
decently wide (28mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.5)
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pixels)
no external mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax W90
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax Optio W90
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax Optio W90
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Released 2020-10-14 2010-02-24
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 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 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Min native ISO 100 80
RAW images
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
AF continuous
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Number of focus points 273 9
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens focal range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focus range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 2.7 inches
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dot 230 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 4s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/1500s
Continuous shooting speed 14.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 3.90 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
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 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 164g (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0")
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 -
Battery model - D-LI68
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 card, Internal
Storage slots Two Single
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