Nikon D7000 with Pentax K-7 Comparison

Nikon D7000 and Pentax K-7 Main Features

  • November, 2010
  • October, 2009
  • 16 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 15 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 6400 ISO
  • 100 - 2000 ISO
  • -
  • Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 6.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 5.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • 1280 x 720 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 132 x 105 x 77 mm, 780g.
  • 131 x 97 x 73 mm, 750g.
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Nikon D7000 Scores


Imaging score
58
Features score
69
Value for money score
82
Portability score
72
Overall score
68

Pentax K-7 Scores


Imaging score
50
Features score
71
Value for money score
80
Portability score
74
Overall score
66

Pentax K-7 with Nikon D7000 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D7000 with Pentax K-7. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Nikon D7000 was released in 2010, and Pentax K-7 in 2009. D7000 is newer, which is a plus. K-7 1 years older. However 1 years, the difference is not so bad.
The sensor resolution of D7000 is greater than that of K-7. However, the difference of 1 MP is not very significant. The more megapixels the camera has, the more detailed and clear the picture will be. The number of megapixels will also affect the maximum size of the photos, which then can be printed without loss of quality.
The minimum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . A larger maximum ISO allows you to take good pictures in the dark. The maximum ISO value for these cameras is the same and is . K-7 has image stabilization(Sensor-shift), D7000 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch fixed screen.
Both cameras have a optical (pentaprism) viewfinder. All viewfinders has no electronic viewfinderk dot resolution. Burst mode, also called continuous shooting mode, sports mode or continuous high speed mode, is a shooting mode in still cameras. Nikon D7000 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D7000 has 5.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D7000 K-7
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model D7000 K-7
Announced November, 2010 October, 2009
Body Type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Lens
Lens Mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Manual Focus
Focal Lens Multiplier 1.5 1.5
Number of Lenses 305 150
Macro Focus Range n/a n/a
Screen
Screen Size 3" 3"
Screen Type Fixed Fixed
Screen Resolution 921k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.64 0.61
Autofocus
AF Touch
AF Continuous
AF Single
AF Tracking
AF Selective
AF Center
AF Multi Area
AF Live View
AF Face Detection
AF Contrast Detection
AF Phase Detection
Number of Focus Points 39 11
Number of Cross Focus Points 9 0
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/8000 sec
Continuous Shooting 6.0 fps 5.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 13.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External Flash
AE Bracketing
AE Bracketing Range ±5 EV ±5 EV
WB Bracketing
Sensor
Sensor Size APS-C APS-C
Sensor Type CMOS CMOS
Sensor Dimensions 23.6 x 15.6 mm 23.4 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 368.2 mm² 365.0 mm²
Sensor Resolution 16 MP 15 MP
Max Image Resolution 4928 x 3264 4672 x 3104
Max Native ISO 6400 2000
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 25600 6400
Min Boosted ISO 0 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 1920 x 1080 1280 x 720
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional None
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 1050 shots 980 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Physical
Weight 780 g 750 g
Physical Dimensions 132 x 105 x 77 mm 131 x 97 x 73 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage Slots 2 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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