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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP 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 Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 675g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced July 2020
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Announced January 2017
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP Overview

Here, we will be contrasting the Nikon Z5 and Pentax KP, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the Z5 (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is pretty close but the Z5 (Full frame) and KP (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was released 3 years after the KP which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax KP being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving into a in depth comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z5 scores versus the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax KP

 Z5 KP 
AnnouncedJuly 2020January 2017Newer by 43 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k921kSharper screen (+119k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon Z5

 KP Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax KP

 Z5 KP 
Focus manually Dial exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting screen
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to travel with your camera regularly, you need to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 provides 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) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are using at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the Z5 compared to the KP.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and KP is 62 and 61 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Sometimes, it is very difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions merely by looking through specs. The picture below will offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and KP.

All in all, both of these cameras feature the identical megapixel count albeit different sensor dimensions. The Z5 provides the bigger sensor which is going to make getting shallow DOF less difficult. The more modern Z5 provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography advice
Pentax KP Portrait photography advice
85
focusing manually
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
80
manual focus
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary

Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z5
Street photography with Pentax KP
74
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
boasts touch focus
environment sealing
very good ISO range (51,200)
heavier than others (675g)
76
screen tilts
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
above average high ISO (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax KP as a Sports photography camera
82
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
good battery life (470 shots)
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.5 frames/s)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shooting (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment proofing
not so great battery life (390 CIPA)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon Z5
Travel photography with Pentax KP
68
good battery life (470 shots)
environment sealing
supports bluetooth
boasts touch focus
decent MP (24MP)
heavier than others (675 grams)
does not have selfie friendly screen
61
environment proofing
good MP (24MP)
has built in flash
not so great battery life (390 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent MP (24MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
good battery life (470 per charge)
has double storage slots
77
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
good MP (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average high ISO (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
not so great battery life (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 Vlogging details
Pentax KP Vlogging details
34
built-in touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
includes mic port
does not have selfie friendly screen
heavier than others (675g)
34
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has external mic socket
display isn't selfie friendly
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax KP
 Nikon Z5Pentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z5 Pentax KP
Type Advanced Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-07-20 2017-01-26
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 51200 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Lowest enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Number of focus points 273 27
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Tilting
Display diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Display resolution 1,040k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 4.5fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200 seconds -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
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 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lb) 703g (1.55 lb)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
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 390 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Two 1
Retail cost $1,399 $747