Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01
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![Nikon Z7 Mark II front Nikon Z7 Mark II front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II/Nikon-Z7-II-front.jpg)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Key Specs
(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
(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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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Pentax K-01. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-01
Z7 II | K-01 | |||
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Revealed | October 2020 | ![]() | May 2012 | More recent by 102 months |
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting screen |
Screen size | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 2100k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1179k dot) |
Touch friendly screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-01 over the Nikon Z7 II
K-01 | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-01
Z7 II | K-01 | |||
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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).
See the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-01 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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 Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-K-01-size-comparison.jpg)
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 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-K-01-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
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 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-K-01-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Z7-Mark-II-vs-Pentax-K-01-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-01 Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Pentax K-01 | |
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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 |