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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x

Portability
62
Imaging
77
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax K-x front
Portability
69
Imaging
52
Features
47
Overall
50

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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
  • Introduced July 2020
Pentax K-x
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 580g - 123 x 92 x 68mm
  • Announced December 2009
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x Overview

Here, we will be looking at the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K-x (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and K-x (APS-C) provide totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was manufactured 10 years after the K-x which is a fairly serious difference 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-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a full comparison, here is a brief introduction of how the Z5 scores vs the K-x in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax K-x

 Z5 K-x 
AnnouncedJuly 2020December 2009Newer by 129 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-x over the Nikon Z5

 K-x Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-x

 Z5 K-x 
Manually focus Very accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x Physical Comparison

For anyone who is looking to travel with your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 comes with outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has proportions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") having a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the Z5 versus the K-x.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and K-x is 62 and 69 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to visualise the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The image here may give you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and K-x.

As you can plainly see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with extra detail due to its extra 12 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent Z5 is going to have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Portrait photography camera
86
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
63
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography factors
Pentax K-x Street photography factors
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great sensor size (Full frame)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
more heavy than competitors (675 grams)
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proof
great battery pack (470 per charge)
supports phase detect autofocus
low frames per second (4.5 frames/s)
61
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
great battery life (1,900 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
max frames per second low (5.0 frames per second)
low MP (12MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 Travel photography features
Pentax K-x Travel photography features
68
great battery pack (470 shots)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
supports touch focus
good megapixels (24MP)
more heavy than competitors (675g)
display isn't selfie friendly
54
great battery life (1,900 shots)
flash built-in
lack of Timelapse mode
low MP (12MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-x as a Landscape photography camera
87
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good megapixels (24MP)
great sensor size (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
61
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
great battery life (1,900 CIPA)
small screen (2.7")
low MP (12 megapixels)
lack of Timelapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging information
Pentax K-x Vlogging information
34
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
more heavy than competitors (675g)
27
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detection autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K-x Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K-x
 Nikon Z5Pentax K-x
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z5 Pentax K-x
Class Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2020-07-20 2009-12-23
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
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Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
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 6400
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 12800
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mount Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of screen 1,040k dot 230k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen tech - TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 16.00 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Rear curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
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 (24 fps), 640 x 416 (24 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 580g (1.28 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 123 x 92 x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 72
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.8
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 12.5
DXO Low light score not tested 811
Other
Battery life 470 images 1900 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC card
Storage slots Dual Single
Cost at release $1,399 $600