Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 II

The following is a detailed overview of the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 II, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they use the same exact sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z7 II was launched 2 years after the K-1 II which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go in to a detailed comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II grades against the K-1 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

The following is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

If you're intending to travel with your camera, you should think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-1 II in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z7 II and the K-1 II.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and K-1 II is 61 and 55 respectively.

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions purely by checking out technical specs. The image below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and K-1 II.

As you have seen, both the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Nikon Z7 II to provide more detail utilizing its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots far more aggressively. The newer Z7 II provides a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.