Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Efina

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax Efina, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Ultracompact by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and Efina (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and Efina (1/2.3") have totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was announced 7 years later than the Efina and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Efina being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a concise summation of how the Z5 grades against the Efina with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Pentax Efina. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax Efina Gallery.

In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax Efina has measurements of 87mm x 54mm x 21mm (3.4" x 2.1" x 0.8") with a weight of 91 grams (0.20 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the Z5 versus the Efina.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and Efina is 62 and 97 respectively.

In many cases, it is difficult to envision the difference between sensor measurements just by reading specs. The photograph underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and Efina.

As you can plainly see, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 using its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will offer you greater detail with its extra 10 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots way more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have a benefit when it comes to sensor tech.