Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-1 II

Below, we are reviewing the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax K-1 II, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K-1 II (36MP) but they use the exact same sensor dimensions (Full frame).

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The Z5 was released 2 years after the K-1 II which is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a concise view of how the Z5 grades vs the K-1 II with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For those who are going to travel with your camera frequently, you should take into account its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 enjoys exterior dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 II has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax K-1 II in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z5 compared to the K-1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and K-1 II is 62 and 55 respectively.

Usually, its difficult to envision the difference between sensor dimensions only by reading specifications. The picture below will help give you a much better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and K-1 II.

To sum up, both of the cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same megapixels. You should expect to see the Pentax K-1 II to deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics somewhat more aggressively. The more modern Z5 will have an advantage with regard to sensor technology.