Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-S1

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-S1, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is relatively comparable but the Z5 (Full frame) and K-S1 (APS-C) offer different sensor size.

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The Z5 was manufactured 5 years after the K-S1 which is a fairly big gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a thorough comparison, here is a brief overview of how the Z5 matches up against the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

When you are going to carry around your camera frequently, you will want to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 has got physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you are working with at the time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 versus the K-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and K-S1 is 62 and 69 respectively.

Generally, its tough to picture the difference in sensor sizes merely by seeing a spec sheet. The picture underneath may provide you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and K-S1.

As you can see, the two cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z5 due to its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will produce extra detail due to its extra 4MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The younger Z5 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.