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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Pentax K100D Super front
Portability
65
Imaging
45
Features
38
Overall
42

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Raise to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Pentax K100D S
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 200 - 3200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 129 x 91 x 71mm
  • Released June 2007
  • Older Model is Pentax K100D
  • Updated by Pentax K200D
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S Overview

In this write-up, we will be analyzing the Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S, one being a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the sensor resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and K100D S (6MP) but they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The Z50 was announced 12 years later than the K100D S and that is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K100D S being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short overview of how the Z50 matches up against the K100D S when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Pentax K100D S

 Z50 K100D S 
ReleasedOctober 2019June 2007Fresher by 150 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen sizing3.2"2.5"Bigger screen (+0.7")
Screen resolution1040k210kSharper screen (+830k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K100D S over the Nikon Z50

 K100D S Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Pentax K100D S

 Z50 K100D S 
Manual focus Dial accurate focus

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to carry your camera frequently, you need to take into account its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outside 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) and the Pentax K100D S has dimensions of 129mm x 91mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 and the K100D S.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and K100D S is 74 and 65 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it's difficult to imagine the difference between sensor sizing only by checking specifications. The photograph below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the Z50 and K100D S.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different MP. You should count on the Nikon Z50 to resolve greater detail with its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will help you crop photographs far more aggressively. The newer Z50 provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 Portrait photography information
Pentax K100D S Portrait photography information
80
manual focus
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
51
manual focus
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z50 Street photography advice
Pentax K100D S Street photography advice
73
tilting screen
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
supports focus by touch
environment proofing
very good high ISO (51,200)
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (397g)
64
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 Sports photography details
Pentax K100D S Sports photography details
75
good MP (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features tracking focus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
does not have image stabilization
47
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
does not have liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 frames per second)
low megapixels (6MP)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography details
Pentax K100D S Travel photography details
77
environment proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus by touch
good MP (21MP)
has built in flash
selfie friendly display
more heavy than average (397g)
45
flash built-in
lack of Time Lapse recording
low megapixels (6 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K100D S Landscape photography advice
79
manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
good sized screen (3.2 inch)
good MP (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
very good high ISO (51,200)
saves RAW formats
environment proofing
does not have image stabilization
52
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
saves RAW files
screen is somewhat small (2.5")
does not have liveview
low megapixels (6MP)
lack of Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon Z50
Vlogging with Pentax K100D S
71
selfie friendly display
built-in touchscreen
features face detect focusing
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with microphone port
does not have image stabilization
more heavy than average (397g)
9
can't record video
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax K100D S Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Pentax K100D S
 Nikon Z50Pentax K100D Super
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z50 Pentax K100D Super
Type Entry-Level Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2019-10-10 2007-06-28
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.5 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 369.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 6 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5568 x 3712 3008 x 2008
Max native ISO 51200 3200
Max boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 209 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 2.5"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 210 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 96%
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/4000 seconds
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s 3.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 7.00 m (at ISO 100) -
Flash modes - Auto, On, Off, Red-eye reduction
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash synchronize - 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM -
Max video resolution 3840x2160 None
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 -
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 397 gr (0.88 pounds) 646 gr (1.42 pounds)
Dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 129 x 91 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.6" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth score not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range score not tested not tested
DXO Low light score not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 shots -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery model EN-EL25 4 x AA
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC card
Card slots Single Single
Cost at launch $857 $520