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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio E90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
33
Features
11
Overall
24

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched October 2020
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Pentax E90
(Full Review)
  • 10MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 3200
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 32-95mm (F3.1-5.9) lens
  • 145g - 102 x 59 x 25mm
  • Revealed January 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 Overview

Here, we are matching up the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax E90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and E90 (10MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and E90 (1/2.3") boast totally different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was revealed 10 years after the E90 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E90 being a Compact camera.

Before diving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summary of how the Z7 II grades vs the E90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax E90

 Z7 II E90 
RevealedOctober 2020January 2010Newer by 131 months
Focus manually More exact focus
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax E90 over the Nikon Z7 II

 E90 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax E90

 Z7 II E90 
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 Physical Comparison

For anyone who is going to travel with your camera frequently, you will need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z7 II provides exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) whilst the Pentax E90 has measurements of 102mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0") and a weight of 145 grams (0.32 lbs).

Check out the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax E90 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you use at the time. Following is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z7 II vs the E90.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and E90 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 Sensor Comparison

Quite often, it is difficult to envision the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The picture underneath may offer you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z7 II and E90.

Plainly, both cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give more detail because of its extra 36MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop images way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II is going to have a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax E90 Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW files
19
lack of manual focus
manual exposure not available
no external flash support
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography highlights
Pentax E90 Street photography highlights
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
weather sealing
great high ISO (25,600)
47
no moving screen
lack of image stabilization
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography highlights
Pentax E90 Sports photography highlights
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
16
no shutter priority
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
MP count amazing (46MP)
does not have a selfie friendly screen
50
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (10MP)
screen is not selfie friendly
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax E90 as a Landscape photography camera
88
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count amazing (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
no anti aliasing filter
great high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
weather sealing
2 card slots
22
lack of manual focus
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
small screen (2.7")
manual exposure not available
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (10 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
no RAW format
doesn't have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging features
Pentax E90 Vlogging features
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with mic support
does not have a selfie friendly screen
22
wide angle not the best (32mm)
sluggish maximum aperture (f3.1)
screen is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 resolution)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax E90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax E90
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Optio E90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Optio E90
Type Pro Mirrorless Small Sensor Compact
Launched 2020-10-14 2010-01-25
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.08 x 4.56mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 27.7mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 10 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3 and 16:9
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 3648 x 2736
Maximum native ISO 25600 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 493 3
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 32-95mm (3.0x)
Maximal aperture - f/3.1-5.9
Macro focusing distance - 6cm
Total lenses 15 -
Crop factor 1 5.9
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.7"
Screen resolution 2,100k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch display
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Min shutter speed 30s 4s
Max shutter speed 1/8000s 1/2000s
Continuous shutter speed 10.0fps -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes -
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.50 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 -
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705g (1.55 lb) 145g (0.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 59 x 25mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 420 shots -
Battery form Battery Pack -
Battery ID - 2 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC, Internal
Storage slots 2 1
Launch pricing $2,997 $100