Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K100D

Its time to look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K100D, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K100D (6MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and K100D (APS-C) feature totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was released 13 years later than the K100D and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a short introduction of how the Z5 scores against the K100D in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K100D. The complete galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax K100D Gallery.

When you are looking to lug around your camera, you will have to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 has 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) while the Pentax K100D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") having a weight of 660 grams (1.46 lbs).

See the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K100D in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you have at that time. Here is the front view measurement comparison of the Z5 against the K100D.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the Z5 and K100D is 62 and 64 respectively.

Oftentimes, it is very difficult to visualise the difference in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic underneath may offer you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and K100D.

Clearly, each of these cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z5 will provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also let you crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.