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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7

Portability
56
Imaging
58
Features
70
Overall
62
Canon EOS 7D front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Canon 7D
(Full Review)
  • 18MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Push to 12800)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 860g - 148 x 111 x 74mm
  • Introduced November 2009
  • New Model is Canon 7D MII
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon 7D and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Canon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the 7D (18MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is fairly close and they use the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The 7D was manufactured 2 months later than the K-7 and they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a step-by-step comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 7D scores against the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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

 7D K-7 

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

 K-7 7D 
Display resolution921k920kCrisper display (+1k dot)

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

 7D K-7 
ReleasedNovember 2009October 2009Same generation
Manual focus Dial precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display dimension3"3"Identical display measurement
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch display Neither offers Touch display

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

In case you're planning to lug around your camera, you'll need to consider its weight and measurements. The Canon 7D offers outer measurements of 148mm x 111mm x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") along with a weight of 860 grams (1.90 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Examine the Canon 7D and Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Bear in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilising at that time. Following is the front view size comparison of the 7D versus the K-7.

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the 7D and K-7 is 56 and 60 respectively.

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

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it is very hard to visualise the contrast in sensor measurements merely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7D and K-7.

To sum up, each of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but not the same MP. You should anticipate the Canon 7D to provide you with extra detail due to its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos much more aggressively.

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

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

Portrait Comparison

Canon 7D Portrait photography information
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography information
74
has manual focus
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
73
manual focus
decent MP (15 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon 7D Street photography info
Pentax K-7 Street photography info
57
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
lack of image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Canon 7D Sports photography details
Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
64
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
good MP (18 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (800 shots)
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
environment sealing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Canon 7D
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
54
weather proofing
good MP (18 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have Time Lapse function
bad battery (800 CIPA)
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
65
environment sealing
decent MP (15MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon 7D Landscape photography features
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography features
63
has manual focus
switch lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
good sized screen (3 inches)
good MP (18MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather proofing
lack of image stabilization
bad battery (800 shots)
does not have Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent MP (15MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW files
environment sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon 7D Vlogging features
Pentax K-7 Vlogging features
29
includes face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes mic port
doesn't feature selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
screen isn't selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of mic port
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Canon 7D vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon 7D and Pentax K-7
 Canon EOS 7DPentax K-7
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS 7D Pentax K-7
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2009-11-06 2009-10-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Dual Digic 4 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 18MP 15MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 5184 x 3456 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 6400 2000
Maximum boosted ISO 12800 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 19 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 326 151
Focal length multiplier 1.6 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3 inch 3 inch
Resolution of screen 920 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen technology TFT color LCD, liquid-crystal monitor TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting speed 8.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m 13.00 m
Flash modes Auto, On, Off, Red-eye Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/250 secs 1/180 secs
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) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 860 gr (1.90 lb) 750 gr (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 148 x 111 x 74mm (5.8" x 4.4" x 2.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 66 61
DXO Color Depth score 22.0 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 11.7 10.6
DXO Low light score 854 536
Other
Battery life 800 photographs 980 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model LP-E6 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II), UDMA, Microdrive cards SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
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