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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1

Portability
61 Imaging
77 Features
89 Overall
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Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax Q-S1 front
Portability
92 Imaging
38 Features
54 Overall
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand 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
  • Announced October 2020
  • Older Model is Nikon Z6
Pentax Q-S1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 203g - 105 x 58 x 34mm
  • Introduced August 2014
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Overview

In this write-up, we will be matching up the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax Q-S1, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z6 II was launched 6 years after the Q-S1 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go through a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z6 II grades against the Q-S1 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 Z6 II Q-S1 
IntroducedOctober 2020August 2014Newer by 76 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kSharper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax Q-S1 over the Nikon Z6 II

		

		

			
 Q-S1 Z6 II 
		

	

	
	

		

		
Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax Q-S1

		

		

			
 Z6 II Q-S1 
Focus manually  Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen  Lacking selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
When you are intending to travel with your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax Q-S1 has measurements of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).
Take a look at the Nikon Z6 II versus Pentax Q-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Following is the front view physical size comparison of the Z6 II versus the Q-S1.
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 size comparison
Looking at size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and Q-S1 is 61 and 92 respectively.
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Usually, it can be tough to envision the difference between sensor dimensions simply by going over a spec sheet. The image below should provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z6 II and Q-S1.
As you can see, both cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z6 II because of its bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z6 II will offer extra detail utilizing its extra 13MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots far more aggressively. The younger Z6 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.
	
			Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Portrait photography camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Portrait photography camera
86
 focusing manually
 high megapixels (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with face detect focusing
 supports RAW formats
46
 you can focus manually
 offers face detection autofocus
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
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Street Comparison
Nikon Z6 II Street photography information
Pentax Q-S1 Street photography information
78
 tilting screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 supports focus by touch
 environment sealing
 above average high ISO (51,200)
69
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 lighter than others (203g)
 no moving screen
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
Photography Glossary
Sports Comparison
Sports photography with Nikon Z6 II
Sports photography with Pentax Q-S1
82
 great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 comes with tracking focus
 environment sealing
 supports phase detect AF
 not so great battery pack (410 CIPA)
37
 high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers tracking autofocus
 slow fps (5.0 frames/s)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery (250 per charge)
 no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison
Travel photography with Nikon Z6 II
Travel photography with Pentax Q-S1
66
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 supports focus by touch
 high megapixels (25MP)
 not so great battery pack (410 shots)
 screen is not selfie friendly
60
 lighter than others (203g)
 built-in flash
 not so great battery (250 per charge)
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Nikon Z6 II
Landscape photography with Pentax Q-S1
82
 focusing manually
 swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
 screen is a decent size (3.2")
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 high megapixels (25 megapixels)
 sensor size is great (Full frame)
 above average high ISO (51,200)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 two card slots
 not so great battery pack (410 shots)
55
 you can focus manually
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax Q mount)
 pretty good screen size (3 inches)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 saves RAW formats
 low resolution (12 megapixels)
 sensor  is very small (1/1.7")
 not so great battery (250 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison
 Nikon Z6 II as a Vlogging camera
 Pentax Q-S1 as a Vlogging camera
36
 touch screen
 built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
 comes with face detect focusing
 video res high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
 comes with mic socket
 screen is not selfie friendly
35
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 offers face detection autofocus
 video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
 lighter than others (203 grams)
 doesn't offer selfie friendly display
 no external mic support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q-S1 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax Q-S1
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax Q-S1
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax Q-S1
Category Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-10-14 2014-08-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip - Q Engine
Sensor type BSI-CMOS BSI-CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/1.7"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 7.44 x 5.58mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 41.5mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter    
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and  16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and  16:9
Full resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 12800
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures    
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing    
Touch focus    
Continuous autofocus    
Single autofocus    
Tracking autofocus    
Selective autofocus    
Autofocus center weighted    
Autofocus multi area    
Autofocus live view    
Face detect autofocus    
Contract detect autofocus    
Phase detect autofocus    
Total focus points 273 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 15 8
Crop factor 1 4.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch functionality    
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shooting rate 14.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash distance no built-in flash 4.90 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync
External flash    
AE bracketing    
WB bracketing    
Maximum flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering    
Average metering    
Spot metering    
Partial metering    
AF area metering    
Center weighted metering    
Video features
Supported 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 1920 x 1080 (30,25, 24p), 1280 x 720 (30, 25, 24p), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24p)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing    
Water proofing    
Dust proofing    
Shock proofing    
Crush proofing    
Freeze proofing    
Weight 705 gr (1.55 pounds) 203 gr (0.45 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 105 x 58 x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3")
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 photos 250 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording    
Storage type CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC card
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at launch $1,997 $250