Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Q7

Lets look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Z50 vs Pentax Q7, both Entry-Level Mirrorless cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the Z50 (21MP) and Q7 (12MP) and the Z50 (APS-C) and Q7 (1/1.7") feature different sensor sizing.

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The Z50 was unveiled 6 years after the Q7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z50 being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax Q7 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before we go in to a more detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the Z50 scores vs the Q7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Z50 and Pentax Q7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z50 Gallery and Pentax Q7 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera, you will need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z50 comes with exterior measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 60mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.4") accompanied by a weight of 397 grams (0.88 lbs) while the Pentax Q7 has sizing of 102mm x 58mm x 34mm (4.0" x 2.3" x 1.3") with a weight of 200 grams (0.44 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you have at the time. Below is the front view physical size comparison of the Z50 compared to the Q7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z50 and Q7 is 74 and 92 respectively.

In many cases, it is very tough to visualize the difference in sensor sizes purely by viewing technical specs. The picture here will provide you a much better sense of the sensor sizing in the Z50 and Q7.

As you have seen, the two cameras offer different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The Z50 using its bigger sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon Z50 will render greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop shots a little more aggressively. The newer Z50 should have an advantage in sensor technology.