Nikon Z7 vs Pentax K-5 II

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      Specifications

      General Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      BrandNikonPentax
      ModelZ7K-5 II
      Predecessor ModelPentax K-5
      Successor ModelNikon Z7 II Pentax K-5 IIs
      MSRP$3399 (body only), $3999 (w/24-70 F4 lens)Body Only:$1,299.95
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeMirrorlessDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Sensor TypeBSI-CMOSCMOS
      Sensor FormatFX
      Sensor SizeFull FrameAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions35.9 x 23.9 mm23.7 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels46.89 Megapixel16.9 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels45.7 Megapixel16.3 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range64 - 25,600100 - 12,800
      Boosted ISO Range32 - 102,40080 - 51,200
      Photo Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      ProcessorEXPEED 6PRIME II
      Max Image Resolution8256 x 55044928 x 3264
      Other Resolutions5408 x 3600 (DX crop), 6880 x 5504 (5:4), 5504 x 5504 (1:1), 8256 x 4640 (16:9)3936 x 2624, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 1152
      Image Aspect Ratios1:1, 5:4, 3:2, 16:93:2
      Image File FormatJPEG, RAW
      JPEG Quality LevelsFine, normal, basicGood, Better, Best, Premium
      Bit Depth14-Bit14-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalancePresets: Auto, Cloudy, Color Temperature, Direct Sunlight, Flash, Fluorescent, Incandescent, Preset Manual, Shade
      Active D-LightingCan be selected from:
      Auto
      Extra High
      High
      Normal
      Low
      Off
      Active D-Lighting Bracketing
      Focus Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Focusing SystemHybrid phase-detection/contrast AF with AF assist
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Center
      Selective single-point
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Touch
      Face Detection
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Tracking
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Lens ServoContinuous-Servo AF, Full-Time Servo, Manual Focus, Single-Servo AFSingle-Servo AF, Continuous-Servo AF, Manual Focus,
      AF Detection Range-4 to +19 EV
      Number of Focus Points49311
      Number of Cross-type Focus Points9
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Optics Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Lens MountNikon ZPentax KAF2
      Crop Factor1x1.5x
      Image Stabilization5-Axis Sensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Image Stabilization Compensation5 stops
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Screen TypeTiltingFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT LCDTFT LCD
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.2"3.0"
      Screen Resolution2,100k dot921k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      ViewfinderElectronicOptical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Size0.5"
      Viewfinder Coverage100%100%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.80x0.92x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.80x0.61x
      Viewfinder Resolution3,690k dot
      Viewfinder Eyepoint21 mm
      Diopter Adjustment-4 to +2-2.5 to +1.5
      Eye SensorAutomatically switches between monitor and viewfinder displays
      Shutter Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Shutter TypeMechanical Focal Plane, Electronic
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/8000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting9.0 fps7.0 fps
      Continuous Shooting Resolution/fps/bufferUp to 9 fps at 45.7 MP
      Up to 5.5 fps at 45.7 MP
      Flash Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesFront-curtain sync
      Rear-curtain sync
      Red-eye reduction
      Red-eye reduction with slow sync
      Slow rear-curtain sync
      Slow sync
      Off      		Auto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow sync
      High speed
      Rear curtain and Wireless
      Flash Range13.00 m at ISO 100
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/200 sec
      Flash Compensation-3 to +1 EV (1/3, 1/2 EV Steps)
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemTTL: i-TTL flash control; i-TTL balanced fill-flash for digital SLR is used with matrix, center-weighted, and highlight-weighted metering, standard i-TTL fill-flash for digital SLR with spot metering
      External Flash ConnectionHot ShoeHot Shoe, Wireless
      Exposure Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Highlight-weighted
      Spot      		Multi
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAperture Priority, Auto, Manual, Program, Shutter Priority
      Metering Range-3 to +17 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (2, 3, 5 shots at 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)
      Exposure LockLuminosity locked at detected value
      DXO Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      DxO Low Light ISO26681235
      DxO Color Depth26.323.8
      DxO Dynamic Range14.614.1
      DxO Overall Score9982
      Video Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Movie File FormatMOV
      MP4
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMPEG-4, H.264Motion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution3840 x 21601920 x 1080
      External Recording Modes10-Bit via HDMI
      UHD 4K (3840 x 2160)
      Full HD (1920 x 1080)
      No crop on 4K Videos
      Webcam Functionality
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit30 min - 60 fps or less
      3 min - 120/100 fps      		25 min
      Terminals Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Audio I/O1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Headphone Output
      1 x 1/8" / 3.5 mm TRS Stereo Microphone Input
      Power I/O1 x USB Type-C Input/Output
      Other I/O1 x USB-C (USB 3.2 / 3.1 Gen 1) Data Input/Output (Shared with Power Input)
      1 x Nikon DC2 Input
      USB SpeedUSB 3.2 Gen 1x1 (5 GBit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output Mini Mini
      SpeakerMonoMono
      Built-in MicrophoneStereoMono
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Wi-Fi VersionWi-Fi 5, 802.11ac/b/g/n, 2.4/5 GHz
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control via MC-DC2, WR-1, WR-T10 (Optional) optional, wired or wireless
      Environmental Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C14 to 104°F / -10 to 40°C
      Operating Humidity0 to 85%
      Physical Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Dimensions134 x 101 x 68 mm (5.28 x 3.98 x 2.68")131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")
      Weight (inc. batteries)675 g (1.49 lb / 23.81 oz)760 g (1.68 lb / 26.81 oz)
      Box Dimensions (LxWxH)8.75 x 7.45 x 5.25"8.3 x 6.5 x 5.1"
      Package Weight3.4 lb
      Power and Storage Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Battery PackEN-EL15bD-LI90
      Battery Life330 shots980 shots
      USB Charging
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: CFexpress Type B / XQDSingle Slot: SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
      Other Nikon Z7 Pentax K-5 II
      Self Timer 2, 5, 10 or 20 secs 2 or 12 seconds
      Orientation Sensor
      Tripod Mounting Thread1 x 1/4"-20 Female (Bottom)
      Accessory Mount1 x Hot Shoe Mount
      Material of ConstructionMagnesium Alloy
      Electronic Level Gauge
      Sensor Cleaning/Dust Reduction SystemImage Dust Off reference data (requires Capture NX-D); image sensor cleaning


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