Nikon Z50 vs Pentax 645Z

Let's take a more detailed look at the Nikon Z50 and Pentax 645Z, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Pro DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and 645Z (51MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and 645Z (Medium format) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was released 5 years after the 645Z which is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax 645Z being a Large SLR camera.

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a simple view of how the Z50 grades versus the 645Z in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Pentax 645Z. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax 645Z Gallery.

If you're intending to carry around your camera, you have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax 645Z has measurements of 156mm x 117mm x 123mm (6.1" x 4.6" x 4.8") along with a weight of 1550 grams (3.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z50 and Pentax 645Z in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are using at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z50 and the 645Z.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and 645Z is 74 and 49 respectively.

More often than not, it is hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes simply by reading technical specs. The image below will help provide you a more clear sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and 645Z.

As you have seen, the 2 cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor sizes. The Z50 due to its tinier sensor will make shooting bokeh tougher and the Pentax 645Z will deliver greater detail as a result of its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop shots much more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor innovation.