Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-50

Below, we are matching up the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-50, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) come with totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was manufactured 6 years after the K-50 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a complete comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the Z5 grades against the K-50 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z5 & Pentax K-50. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-50 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") with a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-50 in our brand new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Here is the front view sizing comparison of the Z5 and the K-50.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and K-50 is 62 and 63 respectively.

Typically, it is very hard to see the difference between sensor sizes just by reviewing technical specs. The pic here should provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and K-50.

As you have seen, both cameras have got different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 featuring a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z5 will offer more detail due to its extra 8 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop pics much more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.