Canon 50D vs Pentax K-7

The following is a extensive review of the Canon 50D and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The resolution of the 50D (15MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly well matched and they feature the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide

The 50D was released 11 months prior to the K-7 so they are of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the 50D matches up against the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon EOS 50D and Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are provided at Canon 50D Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

When you are planning to travel with your camera often, you'll have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 50D features outer dimensions of 146mm x 108mm x 74mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 822 grams (1.81 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Canon 50D and Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is the front view dimensions comparison of the 50D vs the K-7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the 50D and K-7 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to visualize the difference between sensor dimensions purely by looking at specifications. The image below might offer you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 50D and K-7.

Plainly, both cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing and the same exact megapixels so you should expect similar quality of images though you may want to take the release date of the products into consideration. The more aged 50D is going to be behind in sensor technology.