Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Q-S1

In this write-up, we are evaluating the Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Q-S1, both Entry-Level Mirrorless digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and Q-S1 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and Q-S1 (1/1.7") enjoy totally different sensor size.

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The Z50 was unveiled 5 years later than the Q-S1 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q-S1 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before delving through a in depth comparison, below is a short summation of how the Z50 scores vs the Q-S1 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon Z50 & Pentax Q-S1. The full galleries are available at Nikon Z50 Gallery & Pentax Q-S1 Gallery.

If you're looking to carry your camera regularly, you have to think about its weight and size. The Nikon Z50 enjoys outside measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") along with a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax Q-S1 has specifications of 105mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.1" x 2.3" x 1.3") and a weight of 203 grams (0.45 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you are employing during that time. Below is the front view measurements comparison of the Z50 vs the Q-S1.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and Q-S1 is 74 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, its difficult to visualise the gap between sensor sizing merely by reviewing specs. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and Q-S1.

As you can plainly see, each of the cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The Z50 using its larger sensor will make achieving shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will deliver greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos far more aggressively. The more recent Z50 will have an advantage in sensor tech.