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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10

Portability
62
Imaging
76
Features
86
Overall
80
Nikon Z5 front
 
Pentax Q10 front
Portability
92
Imaging
36
Features
56
Overall
44

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 Key Specs

Nikon Z5
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Push 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 Q10
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax Q Mount
  • 200g - 102 x 58 x 34mm
  • Revealed September 2012
  • Superseded the Pentax Q
  • Later Model is Pentax Q7
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 Overview

Below is a comprehensive overview of the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax Q10, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the sensor resolutions of the Z5 (24MP) and Q10 (12MP) and the Z5 (Full frame) and Q10 (1/2.3") have different sensor sizes.

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The Z5 was manufactured 7 years later than the Q10 and that is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z5 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q10 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving into a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summary of how the Z5 scores vs the Q10 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z5 over the Pentax Q10

 Z5 Q10 
RevealedJuly 2020September 2012More recent by 96 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax Q10 over the Nikon Z5

 Q10 Z5 

Common features in the Nikon Z5 and Pentax Q10

 Z5 Q10 
Focus manually Dial accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 Physical Comparison

When you are looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and volume. The Nikon Z5 enjoys outer dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 675 grams (1.49 lbs) and the Pentax Q10 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") accompanied by a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

Contrast the Nikon Z5 versus Pentax Q10 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the Z5 against the Q10.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the Z5 and Q10 is 62 and 92 respectively.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 Sensor Comparison

Often, it is very difficult to picture the contrast in sensor measurements simply by looking through specs. The visual underneath will provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Z5 and Q10.

All in all, the two cameras come with different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The Z5 because of its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z5 will render extra detail due to its extra 12MP. Higher resolution will allow you to crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The more recent Z5 provides a benefit in sensor technology.

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z5 Portrait photography details
Pentax Q10 Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW files
48
has manual focus
high flash sync speed (1/2,000 seconds)
has face detection autofocus
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Street photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Street photography camera
74
has a tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW files
features touch focus
weather proof
very good high ISO (51,200)
heavier than competition in class (675g)
68
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competition (200g)
screen is fixed
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Sports photography camera
82
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proof
great battery pack (470 per charge)
supports phase detect AF
very slow continuous shooting (4.5 fps)
36
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has tracking autofocus
max fps low (5.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 CIPA)
doesn't have phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax Q10 as a Travel photography camera
68
great battery pack (470 per charge)
weather proof
connects via bluetooth
features touch focus
decent megapixels (24MP)
heavier than competition in class (675 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
60
lighter than competition (200 grams)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (270 shots)
low megapixels (12 megapixels)
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z5 Landscape photography details
Pentax Q10 Landscape photography details
86
focusing manually
change lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
very good high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
weather proof
great battery pack (470 shots)
has double storage slots
54
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax Q mount)
screen is a decent size (3")
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
delivers RAW files
low megapixels (12MP)
sensor size is small (1/2.3")
not so great battery life (270 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z5 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax Q10 as a Vlogging camera
34
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high res video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
comes with external mic port
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition in class (675g)
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competition (200g)
does not have selfie friendly screen
doesn't have external microphone jack
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Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z5 and Pentax Q10
 Nikon Z5Pentax Q10
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z5 Pentax Q10
Type Advanced Mirrorless Entry-Level Mirrorless
Announced 2020-07-20 2012-09-10
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Rangefinder-style mirrorless
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame 1/2.3"
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 23.9mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 858.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Max resolution 6016 x 4016 4000 x 3000
Max native ISO 51200 6400
Max enhanced ISO 102400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Min enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 273 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax Q
Amount of lenses 15 8
Crop factor 1 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 460k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen tech - TFT Color LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (optional)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent -
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x -
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 4.5 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range no built-in flash 7.00 m
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, On, Off, Red-Eye, Slow Sync, Trailing-curtain sync
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/2000 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
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 (30 fps), 1280 x 720p (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 675g (1.49 lbs) 200g (0.44 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 102 x 58 x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 49
DXO Color Depth score not tested 21.1
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.9
DXO Low light score not tested 183
Other
Battery life 470 pictures 270 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15c D-LI68
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $1,399 $350