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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70

Portability
74
Imaging
68
Features
84
Overall
74
Nikon Z50 front
 
Pentax Optio P70 front
Portability
95
Imaging
34
Features
20
Overall
28

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 Key Specs

Nikon Z50
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 204800)
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 397g - 127 x 94 x 60mm
  • Revealed October 2019
Pentax P70
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 2.7" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 64 - 6400
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 28-110mm (F2.8-5.0) lens
  • 155g - 97 x 54 x 22mm
  • Announced March 2009
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 Overview

The following is a extensive comparison of the Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70, former is a Entry-Level Mirrorless while the latter is a Ultracompact by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and P70 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and P70 (1/2.3") provide different sensor size.

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The Z50 was released 10 years after the P70 which is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax P70 being a Ultracompact camera.

Before delving right into a more detailed comparison, here is a short view of how the Z50 grades versus the P70 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z50 over the Pentax P70

 Z50 P70 
AnnouncedOctober 2019March 2009Newer by 130 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"2.7"Bigger screen (+0.5")
Screen resolution1040k230kClearer screen (+810k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax P70 over the Nikon Z50

 P70 Z50 

Common features in the Nikon Z50 and Pentax P70

 Z50 P70 
Manual focus Dial exact focusing

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to travel with your camera, you will want to factor in its weight and dimensions. The Nikon Z50 enjoys physical dimensions of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) whilst the Pentax P70 has dimensions of 97mm x 54mm x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9") accompanied by a weight of 155 grams (0.34 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the Z50 compared to the P70.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z50 and P70 is 74 and 95 respectively.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reviewing specifications. The pic underneath will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the Z50 and P70.

Plainly, each of the cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z50 featuring a bigger sensor is going to make achieving bokeh simpler and the Nikon Z50 will offer more detail as a result of its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The fresher Z50 should have an edge when it comes to sensor technology.

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Portrait photography camera
80
focusing manually
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
supports RAW files
27
focusing manually
lack of manual mode
no external flash support
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z50
Street photography with Pentax P70
73
tilting screen
nice sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
features focus by touch
environment sealing
above average high ISO (51,200)
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
47
fixed screen
no image stabilization
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z50 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax P70 as a Sports photography camera
75
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
supports phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
17
low max shutter speed (1/1,000s)
lack of shutter priority mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z50 Travel photography information
Pentax P70 Travel photography information
77
environment sealing
has bluetooth
features focus by touch
sensor resolution is decent (21 megapixels)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
more heavy than competition (397g)
56
built-in flash
decently wide (28mm)
does not have Time Lapse recording
heavier than competitors (155 grams)
sensor resolution low (12MP)
display is not selfie friendly
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z50 Landscape photography advice
Pentax P70 Landscape photography advice
79
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
sensor resolution is decent (21MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
above average high ISO (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment sealing
lack of image stabilization
32
focusing manually
decently wide (28mm)
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
screen is somewhat small (2.7 inch)
lack of manual mode
no image stabilization
sensor resolution low (12MP)
sensor is small (1/2.3")
has no RAW files
does not have Time Lapse recording
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z50 Vlogging information
Pentax P70 Vlogging information
71
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen functionality
features face detection focusing
video res high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external microphone socket
lack of image stabilization
more heavy than competition (397g)
25
decently wide (28mm)
somewhat slow max aperture (f2.8)
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have external mic support
heavier than competitors (155g)
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Nikon Z50 vs Pentax P70 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z50 and Pentax P70
 Nikon Z50Pentax Optio P70
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z50 Pentax Optio P70
Class Entry-Level Mirrorless Ultracompact
Revealed 2019-10-10 2009-03-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Ultracompact
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 6 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size APS-C 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.7mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixel 12 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 -
Highest resolution 5568 x 3712 4000 x 3000
Highest native ISO 51200 6400
Highest boosted ISO 204800 -
Lowest native ISO 100 64
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 209 9
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z fixed lens
Lens zoom range - 28-110mm (3.9x)
Highest aperture - f/2.8-5.0
Macro focusing range - 10cm
Amount of lenses 15 -
Focal length multiplier 1.5 5.8
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 2.7 inch
Resolution of display 1,040 thousand dots 230 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 4 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/1000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 11.0 frames/s -
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes -
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 7.00 m (at ISO 100) 4.60 m
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (15 fps), 848 x 480 (15 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
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
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 397 grams (0.88 lbs) 155 grams (0.34 lbs)
Physical dimensions 127 x 94 x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") 97 x 54 x 22mm (3.8" x 2.1" x 0.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 320 images -
Battery style Built-in -
Battery ID EN-EL25 -
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported) SD/SDHC, Internal
Card slots One One
Retail cost $857 $200