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Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01

Portability
62
Imaging
75
Features
88
Overall
80
Nikon Z6 front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Nikon Z6
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 68mm
  • Launched August 2018
  • Newer Model is Nikon Z6 II
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Released May 2012
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Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Here is a extended overview of the Nikon Z6 versus Pentax K-01, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the Z6 (25MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Z6 (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z6 was brought out 6 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before going into a in depth comparison, here is a simple synopsis of how the Z6 grades against the K-01 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z6 over the Pentax K-01

 Z6 K-01 
ReleasedAugust 2018May 2012Fresher by 76 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kCrisper display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Nikon Z6

 K-01 Z6 

Common features in the Nikon Z6 and Pentax K-01

 Z6 K-01 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

If you are looking to carry your camera frequently, you need to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z6 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") along with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z6 versus Pentax K-01 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have chosen at that moment. The following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z6 vs the K-01.

Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z6 and K-01 is 62 and 76 respectively.

Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

Often, it's tough to see the difference between sensor sizing simply by reading a spec sheet. The photograph underneath may offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z6 and K-01.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z6 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z6 will deliver greater detail having its extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Z6 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
74
manual focus
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection focus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Street photography camera
78
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proof
above average ISO range (51,200)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
fixed screen
heavier than competition (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Sports photography camera
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
comes with tracking focus
weather proof
supports phase detect AF
bad battery life (330 shots)
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
better than average battery (540 shots)
max fps low (6.0 frames/s)
does not have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z6 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
66
weather proof
supports bluetooth
features focus by touch
amazing megapixels (25MP)
bad battery life (330 per charge)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
better than average battery (540 shots)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
heavier than competition (561g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z6 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
81
you can focus manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
amazing megapixels (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
bad battery life (330 per charge)
80
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a good size (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW files
better than average battery (540 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z6 Vlogging features
Pentax K-01 Vlogging features
36
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external mic jack
display isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (561g)
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Nikon Z6 vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z6 and Pentax K-01
 Nikon Z6Pentax K-01
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z6 Pentax K-01
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2018-08-23 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Maximum resolution 6048 x 4024 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum boosted ISO 204800 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Minimum boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 12.0 frames per second 6.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
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 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps),1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25, 24 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 25, 24 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
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 675g (1.49 lb) 561g (1.24 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 68mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.7") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 95 79
DXO Color Depth score 25.3 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score 14.3 12.9
DXO Low light score 3299 1135
Other
Battery life 330 shots 540 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage XQD card SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $1,997 $899