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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-500 front
Portability
64
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Old Model is Nikon Z7
Pentax K-500
(Full Review)
  • 16MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51600
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 646g - 130 x 97 x 71mm
  • Launched November 2013
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 Overview

The following is a extensive overview of the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-500, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a crucial difference among the image resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-500 (16MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K-500 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was manufactured 6 years after the K-500 which is a fairly serious gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-500 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight into a full comparison, below is a simple introduction of how the Z7 II grades vs the K-500 for portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-500

 Z7 II K-500 
LaunchedOctober 2020November 2013Newer by 84 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kSharper display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-500 over the Nikon Z7 II

 K-500 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-500

 Z7 II K-500 
Focus manually More precise focusing
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 Physical Comparison

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II provides outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") along with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-500 has specifications of 130mm x 97mm x 71mm (5.1" x 3.8" x 2.8") along with a weight of 646 grams (1.42 lbs).

Examine the Nikon Z7 II versus Pentax K-500 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have attached at that moment. Here is the front view scale comparison of the Z7 II vs the K-500.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the Z7 II and K-500 is 61 and 64 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 Sensor Comparison

Generally, its hard to picture the contrast in sensor dimensions just by going through specifications. The pic below will help give you a clearer sense of the sensor measurements in the Z7 II and K-500.

Plainly, both cameras have got different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will show extra detail due to its extra 30 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also help you crop images much more aggressively. The more recent Z7 II should have an advantage when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography info
Pentax K-500 Portrait photography info
88
manual focus
excellent megapixels (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides face detection focusing
supports RAW formats
74
manual focus
decent megapixels (16 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
supports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Street photography camera
79
screen tilts
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
supports focus via touch
weather proofing
good high ISO (25,600)
68
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
good high ISO (51,600)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Pentax K-500
90
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
good battery pack (710 shots)
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Travel photography camera
72
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports focus via touch
excellent megapixels (46MP)
does not feature selfie friendly screen
67
good battery pack (710 CIPA)
decent megapixels (16MP)
built-in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-500 as a Landscape photography camera
88
manual focus
swap lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
excellent megapixels (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti-alias filter
good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW formats
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
79
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (16MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
good high ISO (51,600)
supports RAW files
good battery pack (710 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging highlights
Pentax K-500 Vlogging highlights
36
touchscreen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with external mic jack
does not feature selfie friendly screen
30
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
no mic jack
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-500 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-500
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K-500
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K-500
Class Pro Mirrorless Entry-Level DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2013-11-27
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - 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 46 megapixel 16 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 8256 x 5504 4928 x 3264
Maximum native ISO 25600 51600
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 -
Lowest native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Lowest enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 493 11
Cross focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 15 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,100 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Screen technology - TFT LCD monitor with brightness/color adjustment and AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690 thousand dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/6000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 10.0 frames/s 6.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated 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
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported 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)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1920x1080
Video 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 705 gr (1.55 lb) 646 gr (1.42 lb)
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 Overall score not tested 79
DXO Color Depth score not tested 23.7
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 13.1
DXO Low light score not tested 1087
Other
Battery life 420 images 710 images
Style of battery Battery Pack AA
Battery model - 4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots Two Single
Pricing at release $2,997 $600