Nikon Z5 vs Pentax Q10

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.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z5 and Pentax Q10. The entire galleries are available at Nikon Z5 Gallery and Pentax Q10 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.