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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10

Portability
61
Imaging
77
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon Z6 Mark II front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Nikon Z6 II
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • 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
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z6
Pentax Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Older Model is Pentax Q
  • New Model is Pentax Q7
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax Q10, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z6 II (25MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Z6 II (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") enjoy different sensor size.

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The Z6 II was manufactured 8 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z6 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise highlight of how the Z6 II scores versus the Q10 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 II over the Pentax Q10

 Z6 II Q10 
RevealedOctober 2020September 2012Fresher by 99 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k460kCrisper screen (+1640k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Nikon Z6 II

 Q10 Z6 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax Q10

 Z6 II Q10 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Absent selfie screen

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry your camera regularly, you will need to factor its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has measurements of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") along with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Check the Nikon Z6 II and Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is the front view measurements comparison of the Z6 II against the Q10.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z6 II and Q10 is 61 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is very hard to imagine the gap in sensor sizing just by researching a spec sheet. The graphic below will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z6 II and Q10.

As you can see, both of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z6 II featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z6 II will render greater detail due to its extra 13 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop photographs somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z6 II provides an edge with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Portrait photography features
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography features
86
manual focus
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW formats
48
manual focus
great flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
provides face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z6 II
Street photography with Pentax Q10
78
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
features touch focus
environment proofing
very good ISO range (51,200)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
no articulating screen
small sensor (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Sports photography advice
Pentax Q10 Sports photography advice
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
terrible battery power (410 CIPA)
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides tracking focus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 shots)
no phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Travel photography advice
Pentax Q10 Travel photography advice
66
environment proofing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography factors
82
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing sensor resolution (25MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment proofing
has double storage slots
terrible battery power (410 shots)
54
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax Q mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
small sensor (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z6 II
Vlogging with Pentax Q10
36
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with mic port
doesn't have selfie friendly screen
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detect focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
lighter than competitors in class (200g)
does not offer selfie friendly screen
does not have microphone support
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Nikon Z6 II vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 II and Pentax Q10
 Nikon Z6 Mark IIPentax Q10
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z6 Mark II Pentax Q10
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Revealed 2020-10-14 2012-09-10
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Pentax Q
Available lenses 15 8
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 14.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 7.00 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, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/2000 seconds
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 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 pounds) 200g (0.44 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 49
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.9
DXO Low light rating not tested 183
Other
Battery life 410 pictures 270 pictures
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CFexpress Type B / XQD SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch cost $1,997 $350