Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-1 II

Here, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax K-1 II, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and K-1 II (36MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and K-1 II (Full frame) boast totally different sensor sizes.

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The Z50 was launched 20 months later than the K-1 II making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-1 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a short view of how the Z50 matches up versus the K-1 II when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Pentax K-1 Mark II. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax K-1 II Gallery.

For anyone who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outer measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-1 II has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ depending on the lens you are using at that moment. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the K-1 II.

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and K-1 II is 74 and 55 respectively.

Generally, its tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specs. The graphic below will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and K-1 II.

All in all, each of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z50 due to its tinier sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field harder and the Pentax K-1 II will offer greater detail utilizing its extra 15 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos way more aggressively. The younger Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor innovation.