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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
85
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-01 front
Portability
76
Imaging
57
Features
68
Overall
61

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Pentax K-01
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 561g - 122 x 79 x 58mm
  • Revealed May 2012
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Overview

Below is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-01, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) have different sensor dimensions.

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The Z7 II was revealed 8 years later than the K-01 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before delving into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short view of how the Z7 II scores versus the K-01 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-01

 Z7 II K-01 
RevealedOctober 2020May 2012More recent by 102 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Nikon Z7 II

 K-01 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-01

 Z7 II K-01 
Focus manually Very precise focus
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Physical Comparison

For those who are going to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to factor in its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II comes with 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 K-01 has measurements of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") accompanied by a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you have at the time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the Z7 II versus the K-01.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and K-01 is 61 and 76 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, its tough to imagine the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading specs. The graphic underneath might give you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and K-01.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will deliver more detail because of its extra 30MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The younger Z7 II provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Portrait photography camera
88
you can focus manually
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers face detect focusing
exports RAW files
74
focusing manually
MP count decent (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Pentax K-01 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
features focus by touch
weather sealing
great ISO range (25,600)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
more heavy than others in class (561g)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography information
Pentax K-01 Sports photography information
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
61
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good battery (540 per charge)
slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames per second)
does not have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-01 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
65
good battery (540 per charge)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
has built in flash
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-01 Landscape photography factors
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
great ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
80
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
good battery (540 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Pentax K-01 Vlogging info
36
touchscreen enabled
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
offers face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
34
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with external microphone jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than others in class (561 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-01
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K-01
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K-01
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Launched 2020-10-14 2012-05-30
Body design SLR-style mirrorless SLR-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 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
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 12800
Max boosted ISO 102400 25600
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 493 81
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30s 30s
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000s 1/4000s
Continuous shooting speed 10.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
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, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 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)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone 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 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 561 grams (1.24 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 122 x 79 x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.9
DXO Low light score not tested 1135
Other
Battery life 420 shots 540 shots
Battery format 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 CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots 2 Single
Price at launch $2,997 $899