Nikon Z5 vs Pentax E70

Below is a extended analysis of the Nikon Z5 vs Pentax E70, former being a Advanced Mirrorless while the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and E70 (1/2.3") have totally different sensor measurements.

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The Z5 was unveiled 11 years later than the E70 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before getting right into a thorough comparison, here is a short summary of how the Z5 scores versus the E70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 & Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Z5 Gallery & Pentax E70 Gallery.

If you are aiming to lug around your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z5 comes with exterior measurements 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 E70 has measurements of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") having a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you select at that time. Below is a front view measurement comparison of the Z5 versus the E70.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and E70 is 62 and 94 respectively.

Usually, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements purely by going over a spec sheet. The visual underneath may offer you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and E70.

Clearly, the two cameras have different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z5 having a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will deliver greater detail having an extra 14MP. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.