Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-S1

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax K-S1, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the Z50 (21MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The Z50 was introduced 5 years later than the K-S1 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-S1 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the Z50 matches up against the K-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 and Pentax K-S1. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

If you're aiming to lug around your camera, you are going to need to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 provides external 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 K-S1 has dimensions of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

See the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax K-S1 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the Z50 and the K-S1.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and K-S1 is 74 and 69 respectively.

Normally, it is very difficult to imagine the difference in sensor measurements purely by checking out a spec sheet. The graphic below might offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the Z50 and K-S1.

Clearly, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You should expect to see the Nikon Z50 to provide more detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The younger Z50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.