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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax Optio W90 front
Portability
94
Imaging
35
Features
21
Overall
29

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Expand 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
  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Pentax W90
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Display
  • ISO 80 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-140mm (F3.5-5.5) lens
  • 164g - 108 x 59 x 25mm
  • Launched February 2010
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 Overview

In this write-up, we are analyzing the Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap between the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and W90 (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was unveiled 10 years after the W90 which is quite a sizable gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before we go in to a in depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the Z7 II grades against the W90 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax W90

 Z7 II W90 
LaunchedOctober 2020February 2010More modern by 130 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.7"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution2100k230kSharper display (+1870k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax W90 over the Nikon Z7 II

 W90 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax W90

 Z7 II W90 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither has selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to carry around your camera often, you are going to need to consider its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II has outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has specifications of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") accompanied by a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you have chosen during that time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II and the W90.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and W90 is 61 and 94 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its tough to visualize the contrast between sensor sizes merely by reading through specifications. The image underneath will offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and W90.

To sum up, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z7 II using its larger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z7 II will resolve greater detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will allow you to crop images far more aggressively. The younger Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax W90 as a Portrait photography camera
88
focusing manually
great megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features face detection focusing
saves RAW files
27
has manual focus
manual mode not possible
can't use external flash
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Pentax W90 Street photography advice
79
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
big sensor size (Full frame)
saves RAW files
features touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (25,600)
54
environment sealing
no moving screen
no image stabilization
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Pentax W90
90
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
24
environment sealing
max frames per second very slow (1.0 fps)
no shutter priority
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography details
Pentax W90 Travel photography details
72
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
features touch focus
great megapixels (46MP)
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
64
environment sealing
flash built-in
quite wide (28mm)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography features
Pentax W90 Landscape photography features
88
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great megapixels (46MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
has double storage slots
37
has manual focus
quite wide (28mm)
environment sealing
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
screen is small (2.7 inches)
manual mode not possible
no image stabilization
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor is very small (1/2.3")
has no RAW support
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Vlogging camera
Pentax W90 as a Vlogging camera
36
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone port
doesn't contain selfie friendly display
25
quite wide (28mm)
sluggish max aperture (f3.5)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low res video (1280 x 720 resolution)
no external microphone socket
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax W90 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax W90
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax Optio W90
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax Optio W90
Class Pro Mirrorless Waterproof
Launched 2020-10-14 2010-02-24
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 8256 x 5504 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 25600 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 80
RAW files
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Total focus points 493 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-140mm (5.0x)
Maximum aperture - f/3.5-5.5
Macro focusing range - 1cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Display resolution 2,100k dots 230k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/1500 secs
Continuous shutter rate 10.0 frames/s 1.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 3.90 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 Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Soft
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30, 15 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 15 fps), 320 x 240 (30, 15 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 pounds) 164 grams (0.36 pounds)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 108 x 59 x 25mm (4.3" 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 pictures -
Battery type Battery Pack -
Battery ID - D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC card, Internal
Card slots 2 One
Retail pricing $2,997 $120