Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-5 II

Here is a extensive review of the Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-5 II, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and K-5 II (16MP) but both cameras offer the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was announced 6 years later than the K-5 II and that is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-5 II being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before getting straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the Z50 scores against the K-5 II for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 and Pentax K-5 II. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Pentax K-5 II Gallery.

When you are planning to carry your camera often, you have to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 has outer dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax K-5 II has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view over all size comparison of the Z50 vs the K-5 II.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and K-5 II is 74 and 60 respectively.

In many cases, it can be tough to imagine the contrast between sensor sizing purely by going over specifications. The photograph here should offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and K-5 II.

To sum up, each of the cameras feature the identical sensor size albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to deliver greater detail with its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more modern Z50 should have a benefit in sensor tech.