Nikon Z50 vs Pentax E70

Lets look more closely at the Nikon Z50 and Pentax E70, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the other is a Small Sensor Compact by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and E70 (10MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and E70 (1/2.3") posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The Z50 was revealed 10 years after the E70 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax E70 being a Compact camera.

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the Z50 grades against the E70 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z50 and Pentax Optio E70. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Pentax E70 Gallery.

For those who are looking to carry around your camera regularly, you're going to have to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon Z50 enjoys external measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") having a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax E70 has proportions of 94mm x 61mm x 26mm (3.7" x 2.4" x 1.0") and a weight of 175 grams (0.39 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z50 and Pentax E70 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Here is a front view measurement comparison of the Z50 compared to the E70.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the Z50 and E70 is 74 and 94 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's tough to see the gap in sensor sizes merely by seeing technical specs. The image underneath might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and E70.

As you have seen, both of the cameras come with different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Nikon Z50 will produce extra detail because of its extra 11MP. Greater resolution can also let you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more modern Z50 will have an edge with regard to sensor tech.