Nikon Zfvs Pentax 17
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Pentax
Pentax 17 (2024)
Starting from £400 new
Best for Film photography enthusiasts & diptych storytelling
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GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Street & Travel Photography — Nikon Zf (2023): Full-frame performance in a stunning retro body — the Zf's 8-stop IBIS and gorgeous design make it uniquely compelling.
Film Photography Enthusiasts & Diptych Storytelling — Pentax 17 (2024): The best new film camera of the decade — manual controls, a sharp lens, and a half-frame format that doubles your roll and forces a new way of seeing.
Who should buy what
Nikon Zf (2023)
- Photographers who want full-frame Z quality in a retro-styled body
- Street and travel photographers attracted to the classic dial aesthetic
- Zfc owners who want to step up to full-frame without losing the retro design
- Anyone who wants the best-looking full-frame mirrorless available
Quick take: The pentax 17 is the most affordable; only the nikon zf is weather sealed. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Nikon Zf (2023) | Pentax 17 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £1,699 | £400 |
| Sensor | 24.5MP Full-frame BSI CMOS | 35mm half-frame (18 × 24mm) |
| Resolution | 24.5MP | — |
| Video | 4K/30p oversampled, FHD/120p, N-Log, 10-bit | N/A — film camera |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect 273 points, subject detection (human/animal/vehicle) | Zone focus (0.35m / 1m / 3m / ∞) |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 8.0 stops | N/A — film camera |
| Burst Rate | 14fps mechanical, 30fps electronic | Manual wind-on |
| Battery Life | ~380 shots (CIPA) | 2× CR2 lithium batteries |
| Weight | 710g with battery | ~165g (without batteries) |
| Dimensions | 144.0 × 103.0 × 49.0mm | 113 × 66 × 44mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | No |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical viewfinder with half-frame framelines |
| Screen | 3.2" vari-angle touchscreen | N/A |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount (full-frame) | 35mm film (ISO 25–3200 via DX coding + manual dial) |
| Memory Cards | Single SD UHS-II slot | 35mm 135-format film cartridge |
| Connectivity | USB-C 3.2, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | N/A |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Nikon Zf | Pentax 17 |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Landscape | ||
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — | |
| Everyday | — | |
| Low Light | — |
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