Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
Nikon
100 Overall Score
vs
Pentax K-1 K-1 Mark II Black 2016
Pentax
55 Overall Score
Scores
Beginner
Video
Wedding Events
Sports Wildlife
Photography
Youtube
Product Photography
Travel
Streaming
Vlogging
Specifications
| Nikon Z Z9 | Pentax K-1 K-1 Mark II | |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor | ||
| Type | Stacked CMOS | CMOS |
| Size | full-frame | full-frame |
| Megapixels | 45.70000076293945 MP★ | 36.400001525878906 MP |
| ISO Range | 64★ | 100 |
| Processor | EXPEED 7 | PRIME IV |
| Autofocus | ||
| AF Points | ||
| AF Type | Phase Detection: 493 | Phase Detection: 33 (25 Cross-Type) |
| Eye AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Animal AF | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Subject Detection | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Shooting | ||
| Burst (Mechanical) | 30 fps★ | 4.400000095367432 fps |
| Burst (Electronic) | 120 fps★ | — |
| Max Shutter | 1/32000 | 1/8000 |
| Electronic Shutter | ✓ | ✓ |
| Video | ||
| Max Resolution | 8K★ | 1080p |
| 4K FPS | 120 fps★ | — |
| 1080p FPS | 100 fps★ | 30 fps |
| 10-bit | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Log Profile | ✓★ | ✗ |
| RAW Video | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Codec | ProRes 422 HQ, H.265 | H.264/MOV |
| Display & EVF | ||
| Screen Size | 3.2" | 3.2" |
| Touchscreen | ✓★ | ✗ |
| Articulating | ✓ | ✓ |
| EVF Resolution | 3.7M dots★ | 1.0M dots |
| Build | ||
| Weather Sealed | ✓ | ✓ |
| Weight | 1.16 kg | 0.93 kg★ |
| Battery Life | 700 shots★ | — |
| Connectivity | ||
| Wi-Fi | ✓ | ✓ |
| Bluetooth | ✓★ | ✗ |
| USB | USB-C★ | Micro-USB 3.0 / 3.1/3.2 Gen 1 |
| HDMI | HDMI Output | Micro-HDMI |
| Hot Shoe | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nikon Z Z9 Black 2021
- Strong build (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong video (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong battery (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (97th percentile)97th %ile
Pentax K-1 K-1 Mark II Black 2016
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong stabilization (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average burst (2nd percentile)2nd %ile
- Below average af (3rd percentile)3rd %ile
- Below average video (24th percentile)
Verdict
Winner: Nikon Z Z9
Scores 100 overall, wins 10 of 10 usage categories and 19 of 33 specs.