Nikon Z5 vs Pentax RZ10

Lets take a closer look at the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax RZ10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and RZ10 (14MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and RZ10 (1/2.3") enjoy totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was manufactured 9 years later than the RZ10 and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax RZ10 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a concise summary of how the Z5 matches up against the RZ10 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z5 and Pentax Optio RZ10. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax RZ10 Gallery.

If you are going to carry your camera often, you are going to need to factor in its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 has external 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 RZ10 has proportions of 97mm x 61mm x 33mm (3.8" x 2.4" x 1.3") and a weight of 178 grams (0.39 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax RZ10 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use at that time. Following is the front view proportions comparison of the Z5 compared to the RZ10.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and RZ10 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to see the difference between sensor sizing only by going over technical specs. The photograph underneath may provide you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z5 and RZ10.

As you have seen, each of the cameras posses different megapixel count and different sensor sizing. The Z5 featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon Z5 will offer you more detail due to its extra 10MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots somewhat more aggressively. The fresher Z5 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.