Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-7

Below, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax K-7, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference between the resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and K-7 (15MP) but they use the exact same sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z50 was introduced 10 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a serious gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before diving straight into a complete comparison, below is a brief summary of how the Z50 grades versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Z50 features outside measurements 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-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax K-7 in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Below is the front view size comparison of the Z50 and the K-7.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and K-7 is 74 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its hard to see the contrast between sensor measurements merely by looking at specs. The visual below may give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, both of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should expect to see the Nikon Z50 to give more detail using its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent Z50 is going to have a benefit with regard to sensor technology.