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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed July 2020
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Bump to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Launched March 2011
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax K-r

 Z5 K-r 
LaunchedJuly 2020March 2011More modern by 114 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kCrisper screen (+119k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Nikon Z5

 K-r Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-r

 Z5 K-r 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z5
Portrait photography with Pentax K-r
85
has manual focus
resolution is good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
63
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect focus
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12MP)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography advice
Pentax K-r Street photography advice
74
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features focus via touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than average (675 grams)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (470 CIPA)
supports phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames per second)
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (470 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Pentax K-r
68
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus via touch
resolution is good (24MP)
more heavy than average (675 grams)
does not offer selfie friendly display
47
has built in flash
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
86
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
better than average battery pack (470 per charge)
two card slots
65
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
sensor resolution low (12 megapixels)
terrible battery pack (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-r Vlogging factors
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external microphone socket
does not offer selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (675 grams)
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect focus
does not offer selfie friendly display
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic support
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-r
 Nikon Z5Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z5 Pentax K-r
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-07-20 2011-03-11
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact 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 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 12MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4288 x 2848
Highest native ISO 51200 12800
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 25600
Minimum native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 273 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2" 3"
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5 frames per sec 6.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
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 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 pounds) 598g (1.32 pounds)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.9
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.4
DXO Low light score not tested 755
Other
Battery life 470 images 470 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,399 $1,100