Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r

Lets look much closer at the Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K-r (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and K-r (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was released 9 years after the K-r which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting right into a full comparison, here is a brief synopsis of how the Z5 scores vs the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are planning to carry around your camera, you'll need to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 has external measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") and a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you select during that time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the Z5 versus the K-r.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and K-r is 62 and 67 respectively.

Typically, it is very tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizes merely by looking at specifications. The pic below might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and K-r.

To sum up, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z5 will give greater detail as a result of its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop pictures way more aggressively. The fresher Z5 provides an edge with regard to sensor technology.