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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-50 front
Portability
63
Imaging
58
Features
65
Overall
60

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Revealed October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Pentax K-50
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 650g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Succeeded the Pentax K-30
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 Overview

Here, we will be evaluating the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-50, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-50 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K-50 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor sizing.

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The Z7 II was launched 6 years later than the K-50 and that is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-50 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting into a more detailed comparison, here is a brief view of how the Z7 II grades against the K-50 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-50

 Z7 II K-50 
IntroducedOctober 2020November 2013More recent by 84 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kCrisper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-50 over the Nikon Z7 II

 K-50 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-50

 Z7 II K-50 
Manually focus Very precise focusing
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is going to lug around your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II offers physical measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") having a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-50 has sizing of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") and a weight of 650 grams (1.43 lbs).

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Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Below is a front view overall size comparison of the Z7 II and the K-50.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and K-50 is 61 and 63 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to see the difference in sensor measurements simply by seeing a spec sheet. The photograph here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and K-50.

Clearly, both of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallower DOF easier and the Nikon Z7 II will provide more detail utilizing its extra 30 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon Z7 II
Portrait photography with Pentax K-50
88
you can focus manually
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
74
you can focus manually
MP count good (16MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon Z7 II
Street photography with Pentax K-50
79
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
has touch to focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
65
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
good ISO range (51,600)
fixed screen
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Pentax K-50
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
weather proof
has phase detect AF
67
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proofing
supports phase detect AF
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 frames/s)
bad battery power (410 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-50 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proof
has bluetooth
has touch to focus
fantastic megapixels (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
56
environment proofing
MP count good (16MP)
has built in flash
bad battery power (410 shots)
heavier than competition (650g)
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-50 Landscape photography highlights
88
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
nice screen size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
fantastic megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
does not have low pass filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW files
weather proof
has double storage slots
74
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (16 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
good ISO range (51,600)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
bad battery power (410 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging factors
Pentax K-50 Vlogging factors
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect focusing
high video quality (3840 x 2160 pxls)
has microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
28
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic jack
heavier than competition (650 grams)
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-50 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-50
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K-50
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K-50
Type Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Revealed 2020-10-14 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - PRIME M
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.7 x 15.7mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 372.1mm²
Sensor resolution 46MP 16MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 8256 x 5504 4928 x 3264
Max native ISO 25600 51600
Max boosted ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW files
Minimum boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 493 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash range no built-in flash 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync+Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
WB bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50,30,25,24 fps), 640 x 424 (30,25,24 fps)
Max video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 705g (1.55 lbs) 650g (1.43 lbs)
Physical dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 130 x 97 x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO All around score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.0
DXO Low light score not tested 1120
Other
Battery life 420 shots 410 shots
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Dual One
Retail cost $2,997 $610