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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1

Portability
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Imaging
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Features
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Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio WG-1 front
Portability
93
Imaging
37
Features
31
Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Pentax WG-1
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax WG-1

 Z6 II WG-1 
AnnouncedOctober 2020February 2011Newer by 118 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kClearer display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax WG-1 over the Nikon Z6 II

 WG-1 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax WG-1

 Z6 II WG-1 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z6 II
Portrait photography with Pentax WG-1
86
has manual focus
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
35
you can focus manually
good resolution (14 megapixels)
no manual mode
cannot use external flash
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Pentax WG-1
78
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch to focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
54
weather proof
no articulating screen
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography info
Pentax WG-1 Sports photography info
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
not so great battery pack (410 per charge)
37
good resolution (14MP)
provides tracking focus
weather proof
very slow continuous shooting (1.0 frames per second)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Pentax WG-1
66
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
does not have a selfie friendly display
71
weather proof
good resolution (14MP)
built-in flash
fairly wide (28mm)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography information
Pentax WG-1 Landscape photography information
82
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
not so great battery pack (410 shots)
42
you can focus manually
fairly wide (28mm)
good resolution (14 megapixels)
weather proof
can't change lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7")
no manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
does not have RAW format
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax WG-1 as a Vlogging camera
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has touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
does not have a selfie friendly display
25
fairly wide (28mm)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have mic jack
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax WG-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax WG-1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax Optio WG-1
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