Reasons to choose D6
Released in 2020, D6 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 20.8 MP effective resolution, and a 1,270 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon D6
vs Nikon Z5
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
D6858 mm²
Z5- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 0 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0%
The D6 and Z5 have the same sensor area. Compare pixel density, sensor architecture, and release generation to understand likely image-quality differences.
Key specification differences
D6MetricZ5
20.8 MPEffective pixels24.3 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 23.9
6.42 µmPixel pitch5.94 µm
41.25 µm²Pixel area35.31 µm²
2.42 MP/cm²Pixel density2.83 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video3,840 × 2,160
1,270 gWeight675 g
XQD/CFexpressStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC
EN-EL18c lithium-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryEN-EL15c rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion battery
Amber marks the value that is generally preferable in this comparison context. It is not an overall camera score.
How to choose between these cameras
The D6 and Z5 have the same sensor area. The Z5 has the lighter body. The Z5 has the higher effective resolution. The D6 and Z5 were both released in 2020. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose Z5
Released in 2020, Z5 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.3 MP effective resolution, and a 675 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.