Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs
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- 25MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Increase 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
- Superseded the Nikon Z6
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- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 2.7" Fixed Display
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1280 x 720 video
- 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
- 157g - 114 x 58 x 28mm
- Announced February 2011
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Overview
Let's examine more closely at the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax WG-1, former is a Pro Mirrorless while the other is a Waterproof by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and WG-1 (14MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and WG-1 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor sizing.
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or banThe Z6 II was released 9 years after the WG-1 which is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax WG-1 being a Compact camera.
Before we go straight into a thorough comparison, below is a brief summation of how the Z6 II grades versus the WG-1 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Gallery
Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z6 Mark II & Pentax Optio WG-1. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z6 II Gallery & Pentax WG-1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax WG-1
Z6 II | WG-1 | |||
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Announced | October 2020 | February 2011 | Newer by 118 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display sizing | 3.2" | 2.7" | Larger display (+0.5") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 230k | Clearer display (+1870k dot) | |
Touch display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon Z6 II
WG-1 | Z6 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax WG-1
Z6 II | WG-1 | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focusing | |||
Selfie screen | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Physical Comparison
When you are planning to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II comes with exterior 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) whilst the Pentax WG-1 has measurements of 114mm x 58mm x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") along with a weight of 157 grams (0.35 lbs).
Examine the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax WG-1 in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II against the WG-1.
Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z6 II and WG-1 is 61 and 93 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Sensor Comparison
In many cases, its hard to envision the difference between sensor dimensions purely by reading technical specs. The picture below should give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z6 II and WG-1.
As you have seen, the two cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II due to its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z6 II will deliver extra detail as a result of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications
Nikon Z6 Mark II | Pentax Optio WG-1 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Z6 Mark II | Pentax Optio WG-1 |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Waterproof |
Released | 2020-10-14 | 2011-02-07 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
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 | 25MP | 14MP |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 |
Maximum resolution | 6048 x 4024 | 4288 x 3216 |
Maximum native ISO | 51200 | 6400 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 204800 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 80 |
RAW files | ||
Min boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Total focus points | 273 | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon Z | fixed lens |
Lens zoom range | - | 28-140mm (5.0x) |
Largest aperture | - | f/3.5-5.5 |
Macro focusing range | - | 1cm |
Total lenses | 15 | - |
Crop factor | 1 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Range of display | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3.2" | 2.7" |
Resolution of display | 2,100k dot | 230k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT color LCD with Anti-reflective coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Electronic | None |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | - |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | - |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 4 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/1500 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 14.0fps | 1.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | - |
Set white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 3.90 m |
Flash settings | 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 |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 secs | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
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) |
Maximum video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) | 157 grams (0.35 pounds) |
Dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 114 x 58 x 28mm (4.5" x 2.3" x 1.1") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 410 images | 260 images |
Battery format | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI92 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | CFexpress Type B / XQD | SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Price at launch | $1,997 | $350 |