Nikon D7500 with Pentax KP Comparison

Nikon D7500 and Pentax KP Main Features

  • April, 2017
  • January, 2017
  • 21 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 24 MP APS-C CMOS Sensor
  • 100 - 51200 ISO
  • 100 - 819200 ISO
  • -
  • 5-axis Sensor-shift Image Stabilization
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • Optical (pentaprism) Viewfinder
  • 8.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 7.0 fps continuous shooting
  • 4K 3840 x 2160 video resolution
  • 1920 x 1080 video resolution
  • Built-In Wireless
  • Built-In Wireless
  • 136 x 104 x 73 mm, 720g.
  • 132 x 101 x 76 mm, 703g.
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Nikon D7500 Scores


Imaging score
63
Features score
82
Value for money score
90
Portability score
74
Overall score
77

Pentax KP Scores


Imaging score
66
Features score
77
Value for money score
88
Portability score
75
Overall score
75

Pentax KP with Nikon D7500 Overview


Let's compare Nikon D7500 with Pentax KP. These models are included in the Semi-Pro DSLR cameras. Both of these models were released in 2017. This means that differences will go a long way. Let's take a closer look.
The sensor resolution of D7500 is greater than that of KP. However, the difference of 3 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 . KP has image stabilization(5-axis Sensor-shift), D7500 doesn’t, it is a big minus. Both cameras feature a 3-inch tilting 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 D7500 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting. Nikon D7500 has 7.0 fps continuous shooting.

General D7500 KP
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model D7500 KP
Announced April, 2017 January, 2017
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 Tilting Tilting
Screen Resolution 922k pixels 921k pixels
Touch Screen
Live View
Viewfinder
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder Resolution no electronic viewfinder
Viewfinder Coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder Magnification 0.63 0.63
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 51 27
Number of Cross Focus Points 15 25
Photography Features
RAW Support
Min Shutter Speed 1/30 sec 1/30 sec
Max Shutter Speed 1/8000 sec 1/6000 sec
Continuous Shooting 8.0 fps 7.0 fps
Shutter Priority
Aperture Priority
Manual Exposure Mode
Exposure Compensation
Custom White Balance
Image Stabilization
Built-in Flash
Flash Range 12.00 6.00
Flash Modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, 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 23.5 x 15.7 mm 23.5 x 15.6 mm
Sensor Area 369.0 mm² 366.6 mm²
Sensor Resolution 21 MP 24 MP
Max Image Resolution 5568 x 3712 6016 x 4000
Max Native ISO 51200 819200
Min Native ISO 100 100
Max Boosted ISO 1640000 0
Min Boosted ISO 50 0
Video Features
4K
Max Video Resolution 3840 x 2160 1920 x 1080
Video Formats MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Timelapse Recording
Microphone Port
Headphone Port
Exposure Modes
Multi-Segment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF-Area
Center Weighted
Connectivity
GPS Optional Optional
Wireless Connectivity Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
Battery
Battery Life 950 shots 390 shots
Battery Type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery Model EN-EL15a D-LI109
Physical
Weight 720 g 703 g
Physical Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73 mm 132 x 101 x 76 mm
Environmental Sealing
Water Proof
Dust Proof
Shock Proof
Crush Proof
Freeze Proof
Shock Proof
Storage
Storage Type SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Storage Slots 1 1
Other Features
Self Timer
Selfie Friendly

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