Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90

The following is a in depth analysis of the Nikon Z5 vs Pentax W90, one is a Advanced Mirrorless and the other is a Waterproof by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and W90 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and W90 (1/2.3") possess totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z5 was brought out 10 years after the W90 which is quite a large gap as far as technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax W90 being a Compact camera.

Before delving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a brief introduction of how the Z5 matches up vs the W90 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z5 and Pentax Optio W90. The entire galleries are viewable at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax W90 Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera frequently, you are going to need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z5 enjoys physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) while the Pentax W90 has proportions of 108mm x 59mm x 25mm (4.3" x 2.3" x 1.0") along with a weight of 164 grams (0.36 lbs).

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Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are using at the time. Here is the front view over all size comparison of the Z5 against the W90.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z5 and W90 is 62 and 94 respectively.

More often than not, it's tough to see the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by checking a spec sheet. The pic below will provide you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z5 and W90.

As you can see, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z5 due to its larger sensor will make achieving bokeh easier and the Nikon Z5 will give extra detail having its extra 12MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop pics far more aggressively. The newer Z5 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.