Reasons to choose Z6
Released in 2018, Z6 has about 858 mm² of sensor area, 24.5 MP effective resolution, and a 585 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.
Side-by-side comparison
Nikon Z6
vs Pentax K-1 Mark II
VS
Sensor area
858 mm²
Z6862 mm²
K-1 Mark II- Area ratio
- 1:1
- Absolute difference
- 4 mm²
- Relative difference
- 0.4%
The K-1 Mark II has the larger sensor area. More area usually means greater light-gathering potential, though real image quality still depends on sensor architecture and generation.
Key specification differences
Z6MetricK-1 Mark II
24.5 MPEffective pixels36.4 MP
35.9 × 23.9Sensor35.9 × 24
5.92 µmPixel pitch4.87 µm
35.02 µm²Pixel area23.67 µm²
2.86 MP/cm²Pixel density4.22 MP/cm²
1Crop factor1
3,840 × 2,160Maximum video1,920 × 1,080
585 gWeight1,010 g
XQDStorageSD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
EN-EL15b rechargeable Li-ion battery Li-ion batteryBatteryD-LI90 lithium-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 K-1 Mark II has the larger sensor area. The Z6 has the lighter body. The K-1 Mark II has the higher effective resolution. The Z6 and K-1 Mark II were both released in 2018. Also consider the lens system and subjects you shoot.
Reasons to choose K-1 Mark II
Released in 2018, K-1 Mark II has about 862 mm² of sensor area, 36.4 MP effective resolution, and a 1,010 g body. Use these values to narrow the field, not as an overall image-quality score.