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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax K110D front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
30
Overall
39

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • 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
  • Launched July 2020
Pentax K110D
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF Mount
  • 585g - 129 x 93 x 70mm
  • Released May 2006
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D Overview

Below is a thorough assessment of the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax K110D, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference among the resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and K110D (6MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and K110D (APS-C) use totally different sensor size.

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The Z5 was announced 14 years later than the K110D and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K110D being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short summary of how the Z5 matches up vs the K110D for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax K110D

 Z5 K110D 
ReleasedJuly 2020May 2006More recent by 173 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"2.5"Larger display (+0.7")
Display resolution1040k210kClearer display (+830k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K110D over the Nikon Z5

 K110D Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax K110D

 Z5 K110D 
Focus manually Dial exact focus
Selfie screen Lacking selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D Physical Comparison

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax K110D has dimensions of 129mm x 93mm x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 585 grams (1.29 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at the time. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z5 versus the K110D.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and K110D is 62 and 67 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it can be difficult to see the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing technical specs. The graphic underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and K110D.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 with its larger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will provide more detail with its extra 18MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Z5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K110D as a Portrait photography camera
85
manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes face detect focus
saves RAW files
51
focusing manually
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
doesn't have liveview
MP count low (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 Street photography details
Pentax K110D Street photography details
74
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
saves RAW files
comes with touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
more heavy than competition (675g)
56
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 Sports photography info
Pentax K110D Sports photography info
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
good battery (470 per charge)
comes with phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (4.5 frames/s)
39
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
doesn't have liveview
slow frames per second (3.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
Photography Glossary

Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Pentax K110D
68
good battery (470 per charge)
weather proof
supports bluetooth
comes with touch focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
more heavy than competition (675g)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
45
has built in flash
does not have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Pentax K110D Landscape photography details
86
manual focus
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2")
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
saves RAW files
weather proof
good battery (470 shots)
has double storage slots
46
focusing manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
tiny screen (2.5 inches)
doesn't have liveview
lack of image stabilization
MP count low (6MP)
does not have Time Lapse function
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging advice
Pentax K110D Vlogging advice
34
touch screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
does have microphone port
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (675 grams)
9
no video
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax K110D Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax K110D
 Nikon Z5Pentax K110D
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z5 Pentax K110D
Category Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Launched 2020-07-20 2006-05-22
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CCD
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 6 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6016 x 4016 3008 x 2008
Maximum native ISO 51200 3200
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW support
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 273 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF
Available lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 2.5 inches
Resolution of display 1,040k dot 210k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/4000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per sec 3.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash -
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 reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
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 -
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675 grams (1.49 lb) 585 grams (1.29 lb)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 129 x 93 x 70mm (5.1" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 470 pictures -
Form of battery 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 recording
Storage media Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/MMC card
Storage slots 2 1
Retail pricing $1,399 $1,000