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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
76
Features
82
Overall
78

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Released November 2009
  • Successor is Canon 7D MII
Pentax K-1
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 204800
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
  • Released February 2016
  • Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Its time to look more in depth at the Canon 7D and Pentax K-1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference among the resolutions of the 7D (18MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the 7D (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) have different sensor size.

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The 7D was launched 7 years earlier than the K-1 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a thorough comparison, here is a concise highlight of how the 7D scores against the K-1 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Canon 7D over the Pentax K-1

 7D K-1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon 7D

 K-1 7D 
ReleasedFebruary 2016November 2009Fresher by 76 months
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFixed Fully Articulating screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1037k920kSharper screen (+117k dot)

Common features in the Canon 7D and Pentax K-1

 7D K-1 
Manually focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen
Touch screen Neither includes Touch screen

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera often, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D features outer dimensions of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) while the Pentax K-1 has proportions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

Check out the Canon 7D and Pentax K-1 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you have at that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the 7D compared to the K-1.

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and K-1 is 56 and 55 respectively.

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing only by looking through specifications. The graphic here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the 7D and K-1.

To sum up, the two cameras come with different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The 7D because of its smaller sensor is going to make shooting shallow depth of field more difficult and the Pentax K-1 will render extra detail utilizing its extra 18 Megapixels. Higher resolution can also help you crop shots a good deal more aggressively. The older 7D will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography info
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography info
74
has manual focus
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
has face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
85
manual focus
sensor resolution is great (36 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Canon 7D
Street photography with Pentax K-1
57
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
screen is fixed
lack of image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
very good ISO range (204,800)
more heavy than others (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon 7D
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
64
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect AF
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 CIPA)
76
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (4.4 frames per second)
low battery power (760 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Canon 7D as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-1 as a Travel photography camera
54
weather sealing
good MP (18 megapixels)
has built in flash
missing Timelapse recording
not so great battery life (800 shots)
display isn't selfie friendly
53
weather proofing
sensor resolution is great (36 megapixels)
low battery power (760 per charge)
more heavy than others (1,010g)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Canon 7D
Landscape photography with Pentax K-1
63
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
lack of image stabilization
not so great battery life (800 per charge)
missing Timelapse recording
81
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor resolution is great (36MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
doesnt have low pass filter
very good ISO range (204,800)
exports RAW formats
weather proofing
has double storage slots
low battery power (760 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging information
Pentax K-1 Vlogging information
29
has face detection focusing
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
31
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone port
screen is not selfie friendly
more heavy than others (1,010g)
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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS 7DPentax K-1
General Information
Make Canon Pentax
Model type Canon EOS 7D Pentax K-1
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2009-11-06 2016-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor measurements 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 18 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Full resolution 5184 x 3456 7360 x 4912
Max native ISO 6400 204800
Max boosted ISO 12800 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW photos
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Touch focus
Continuous AF
Single AF
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points 19 33
Cross type focus points - 25
Lens
Lens support Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3 inch 3.2 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 1,037 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen tech TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.7x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Highest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 8.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m no built-in flash
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/200 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 480 (60, 50 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video file format H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Built-in
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 860g (1.90 lb) 1010g (2.23 lb)
Physical dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating 66 96
DXO Color Depth rating 22.0 25.4
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.7 14.6
DXO Low light rating 854 3280
Other
Battery life 800 photos 760 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots Single Two
Price at launch $1,050 $1,499