Pentax K-1 II vs Nikon Z 30

Pentax K-1 II advantages over Nikon Z 30

• Larger sensor
  35mm vs APS-C
  More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
• Eye-level viewfinder
  Eye-level vs Rear display only
  You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Bigger pixels
  ~ 4.88 vs 4.22 microns
  Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
• High resolution composite
  Yes vs No
  Combine multiple shots to form a super hi-res version
• Built-in GPS
  GPS vs None
  Geotag your photos
• Longer stills battery life
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  Longer stills battery life

  Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

  Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

  670 vs 330 shots
  Capture more photos
• More telephoto lens reach
  105 mm vs 75 mm
  Capture objects farther away with the kit lens
• Top deck display
  Yes vs No
  Check settings with a screen on top of the camera
• More pixels
  36.4 vs 20.9 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Dual card slots
  Yes vs No
  Gives you more storage flexibility
• Headphone jack
  Yes vs No
  Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
• Optional anti-aliasing filter
  Optional vs None
  Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré
• Faster shutter
  1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
  Shoot wide open in bright light
• Higher extended ISO
  819200 vs 204800 ISO
  Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility