Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K-x

Its time to look more closely at the Nikon Z50 versus Pentax K-x, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and K-x (12MP) but both cameras boast the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The Z50 was manufactured 9 years after the K-x which is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-x being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the Z50 grades vs the K-x in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Pentax K-x. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax K-x Gallery.

When you are intending to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 offers outside dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") and a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) and the Pentax K-x has dimensions of 123mm x 92mm x 68mm (4.8" x 3.6" x 2.7") with a weight of 580 grams (1.28 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you have at that time. The following is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 and the K-x.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and K-x is 74 and 69 respectively.

Usually, its tough to picture the contrast between sensor sizes simply by checking specs. The image underneath will provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and K-x.

All in all, both the cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Nikon Z50 to resolve extra detail due to its extra 9MP. Greater resolution will let you crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger Z50 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.