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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7

Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
85
Overall
79
Canon EOS 5D Mark IV front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Canon 5D MIV
(Full Review)
  • 30MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Bump to 102400)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Canon EF Mount
  • 890g - 151 x 116 x 76mm
  • Released August 2016
  • Succeeded the Canon 5D MIII
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Announced October 2009
  • Successor is Pentax K-5
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Let's take a more detailed look at the Canon 5D MIV versus Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There exists a substantial gap between the resolutions of the 5D MIV (30MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the 5D MIV (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizes.

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The 5D MIV was introduced 6 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a big difference as far as technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick summation of how the 5D MIV matches up vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 5D MIV over the Pentax K-7

 5D MIV K-7 
AnnouncedAugust 2016October 2009Fresher by 84 months
Screen dimensions3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1620k921kClearer screen (+699k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Canon 5D MIV

 K-7 5D MIV 

Common features in the Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-7

 5D MIV K-7 
Manually focus Dial precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is looking to carry your camera regularly, you need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Canon 5D MIV offers physical measurements of 151mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 890 grams (1.96 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at the time. Below is a front view scale comparison of the 5D MIV compared to the K-7.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability score of the 5D MIV and K-7 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, its difficult to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by reading specifications. The visual here should give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 5D MIV and K-7.

To sum up, each of the cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The 5D MIV using its bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallower DOF easier and the Canon 5D MIV will offer greater detail using its extra 15MP. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern 5D MIV provides a benefit in sensor tech.

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography highlights
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is high (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers face detect focus
exports RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
has face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Street photography details
Pentax K-7 Street photography details
65
sensor size is large (Full frame)
exports RAW files
offers touch focus
weather proof
above average ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
does not have image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 5D MIV
Sports photography with Pentax K-7
80
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
sensor resolution is high (30 megapixels)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
offers tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect auto focus
does not have image stabilization
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 5D MIV Travel photography advice
Pentax K-7 Travel photography advice
67
weather proof
offers touch focus
sensor resolution is high (30 megapixels)
screen isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
decent megapixels (15MP)
flash built-in
does not feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 5D MIV
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
80
manual focus
swap lenses (Canon EF mount)
screen size is decent (3.2 inch)
sensor resolution is high (30MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
above average ISO range (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proof
two card slots
does not have image stabilization
77
focusing manually
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Canon 5D MIV
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
31
built-in touchscreen
offers face detect focus
high res video (4096 x 2160 pxls)
includes microphone socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
does not have image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detect autofocus
does not feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pixels)
does not have mic jack
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Canon 5D MIV vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 5D MIV and Pentax K-7
 Canon EOS 5D Mark IVPentax K-7
General Information
Brand Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 5D Mark IV Pentax K-7
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2016-08-25 2009-10-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Digic 6+ Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 30MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Highest Possible resolution 6720 x 4480 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 25600 2000
Maximum enhanced ISO 102400 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 61 11
Cross focus points 41 -
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 250 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 1,620 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.71x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter speed 7.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 4096 x 2160 (29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1920 x 1080 (59.94p, 29.97p, 24p, 23.98p), 1280 x 720 (119.9p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 4096x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, Motion JPEG Motion JPEG
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Built-in None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 890 grams (1.96 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 151 x 116 x 76mm (5.9" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 91 61
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 13.6 10.6
DXO Low light score 2995 536
Other
Battery life 900 images 980 images
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Type of storage CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I enabled) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Dual 1
Price at release $3,299 $599