Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-01

Following is a detailed comparison of the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-01, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K-01 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and K-01 (APS-C) use different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was announced 8 years after the K-01 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (SLR-style mirrorless).

Before getting in to a in depth comparison, below is a short synopsis of how the Z5 grades versus the K-01 for portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-01. The whole galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax K-01 Gallery.

For those who are aiming to carry around your camera often, you will need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 offers exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-01 has proportions of 122mm x 79mm x 58mm (4.8" x 3.1" x 2.3") with a weight of 561 grams (1.24 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-01 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you select at that moment. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 vs the K-01.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and K-01 is 62 and 76 respectively.

Often, it can be tough to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out specifications. The image here should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and K-01.

To sum up, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 with its larger sensor is going to make getting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide extra detail with its extra 8MP. Greater resolution can also help you crop photos much more aggressively. The younger Z5 provides an advantage in sensor innovation.