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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP

Portability
55
Imaging
63
Features
80
Overall
69
Canon EOS 7D Mark II front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Canon 7D MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 16000 (Raise to 51200)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 910g - 149 x 112 x 78mm
  • Launched September 2014
  • Superseded the Canon 7D
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP Overview

The following is a extended analysis of the Canon 7D MII versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7D MII (20MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively well matched and both cameras offer the identical sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D MII was unveiled 3 years earlier than the KP which is quite a significant gap as far as technology is concerned. Both cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go right into a in depth comparison, here is a simple introduction of how the 7D MII grades vs the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D MII over the Pentax KP

 7D MII KP 
Screen resolution1040k921kClearer screen (+119k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Canon 7D MII

 KP 7D MII 
ReleasedJanuary 2017September 2014Newer by 28 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Canon 7D MII and Pentax KP

 7D MII KP 
Manually focus Dial exact focus
Screen size3"3"Same screen measurement
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch screen Absent Touch screen

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

If you are planning to travel with your camera often, you will have to consider its weight and size. The Canon 7D MII provides external measurements of 149mm x 112mm x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") and a weight of 910 grams (2.01 lbs) and the Pentax KP has specifications of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you are working with at that time. Here is a front view measurements comparison of the 7D MII compared to the KP.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 7D MII and KP is 55 and 61 respectively.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Normally, it is difficult to visualise the contrast between sensor dimensions merely by checking technical specs. The image here will help give you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the 7D MII and KP.

As you have seen, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You should count on the Pentax KP to give you greater detail having an extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged 7D MII is going to be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon 7D MII
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
77
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detect focusing
exports RAW files
80
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D MII Street photography advice
Pentax KP Street photography advice
58
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
fixed screen
no image stabilization
76
screen tilts up and down
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D MII Sports photography info
Pentax KP Sports photography info
69
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is good (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
no image stabilization
low battery power (670 CIPA)
72
high shutter speed (1/6,000s)
quiet shooting (1/24,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
supports tracking focus
environment sealing
bad battery power (390 CIPA)
no phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D MII
Travel photography with Pentax KP
58
environment proofing
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
low battery power (670 per charge)
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
62
environment sealing
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
bad battery power (390 shots)
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D MII Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
70
manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
low battery power (670 per charge)
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
environment sealing
bad battery power (390 CIPA)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D MII as a Vlogging camera
Pentax KP as a Vlogging camera
29
provides face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes microphone support
doesn't offer selfie friendly display
no image stabilization
35
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
supports face detect autofocus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with mic socket
doesn't have a selfie friendly display
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Canon 7D MII vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D MII and Pentax KP
 Canon EOS 7D Mark IIPentax KP
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 7D Mark II Pentax KP
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-09-15 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor DIGIC 6 (dual) PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.4 x 15mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 336.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixels 24 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Full resolution 5472 x 3648 6016 x 4000
Max native ISO 16000 819200
Max boosted ISO 51200 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW format
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detect focus
Contract detect focus
Phase detect focus
Number of focus points 65 27
Cross focus points 65 25
Lens
Lens mount Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3" 3"
Display resolution 1,040 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/6000 secs
Highest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 10.0 frames/s 7.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash modes - Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/250 secs -
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (59.94, 50. 29.97, 25, 24, 23.98 fps), 1280 x 720 (59.94, 50, 29.97, 25 fps), 640 x 480 (29.97, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS BuiltIn Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 910g (2.01 lbs) 703g (1.55 lbs)
Physical dimensions 149 x 112 x 78mm (5.9" x 4.4" x 3.1") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 70 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 22.4 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 11.8 not tested
DXO Low light score 1082 not tested
Other
Battery life 670 images 390 images
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6N D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse recording
Storage type CompactFlash + SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots 2 Single
Retail price $1,086 $747