Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-50

Below is a extended review of the Nikon Z50 and Pentax K-50, former being a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a substantial difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and K-50 (16MP) but they come with the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z50 was introduced 5 years later than the K-50 and that is quite a big difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the Z50 matches up versus the K-50 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Z50 & Pentax K-50. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax K-50 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera regularly, you are going to need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 comes with exterior dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has dimensions of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z50 compared to the K-50.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and K-50 is 74 and 63 respectively.

Often, it's tough to visualise the gap between sensor measurements merely by reading technical specs. The graphic below should offer you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and K-50.

As you can tell, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit not the same megapixels. You can count on the Nikon Z50 to deliver extra detail using its extra 5 Megapixels. Higher resolution will allow you to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have a benefit in sensor innovation.