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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax K-5 II front
Portability
60
Imaging
58
Features
82
Overall
67

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Launched July 2020
Pentax K-5 II
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 760g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched June 2013
  • Older Model is Pentax K-5
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-5 II, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K-5 II (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and K-5 II (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was launched 7 years later than the K-5 II and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z5 matches up against the K-5 II in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax K-5 II

 Z5 K-5 II 
LaunchedJuly 2020June 2013Fresher by 87 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1040k921kSharper display (+119k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-5 II over the Nikon Z5

 K-5 II Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-5 II

 Z5 K-5 II 
Manual focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II Physical Comparison

In case you're intending to carry your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 offers outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-5 II in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is the front view size comparison of the Z5 and the K-5 II.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and K-5 II is 62 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is very difficult to envision the difference between sensor sizing only by reading through technical specs. The visual here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and K-5 II.

As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make shooting bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will give you extra detail utilizing its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop photos far more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-5 II Portrait photography factors
85
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detection autofocus
exports RAW formats
74
has manual focus
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-5 II as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
has touch focus
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
heavier than others (675g)
67
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography details
Pentax K-5 II Sports photography details
82
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking autofocus
environment sealing
good battery power (470 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
79
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-5 II Travel photography highlights
68
good battery power (470 CIPA)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
has touch focus
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
heavier than others (675g)
screen is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
built-in flash
screen is not selfie friendly
Photography Glossary

Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-5 II Landscape photography features
86
has manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is decent (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
exports RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery power (470 shots)
two card slots
79
has manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor resolution is decent (16 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-5 II Vlogging factors
34
has touchscreen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detection autofocus
great video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external mic socket
screen is not selfie friendly
heavier than others (675 grams)
33
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-5 II Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-5 II
 Nikon Z5Pentax K-5 II
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z5 Pentax K-5 II
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Launched 2020-07-20 2013-06-04
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 6 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 51200 12800
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 51200
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 80
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch to focus
AF continuous
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 273 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, High speed, Rear curtain and Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s -
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (25 fps), 1280 x 720 (25, 30 fps), 640 x 480 (25, 30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 675 gr (1.49 lb) 760 gr (1.68 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 82
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 23.8
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 14.1
DXO Low light rating not tested 1235
Other
Battery life 470 shots 980 shots
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15c D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse feature
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Card slots Two 1
Pricing at release $1,399 $830