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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1

Portability
67
Imaging
67
Features
84
Overall
73
Canon EOS Rebel T7i front
 
Pentax K-1 front
Portability
55
Imaging
75
Features
82
Overall
77

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 Key Specs

Canon T7i
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fully Articulated Screen
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Canon EF/EF-S Mount
  • 532g - 131 x 100 x 76mm
  • Revealed February 2017
  • Other Name is EOS 800D / Kiss X9i
  • Succeeded the Canon T6i
  • Renewed by Canon T8i
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 Max 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 T7i vs Pentax K-1 Overview

Here, we will be analyzing the Canon T7i versus Pentax K-1, one is a Entry-Level DSLR and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. There is a huge difference between the image resolutions of the T7i (24MP) and K-1 (36MP) and the T7i (APS-C) and K-1 (Full frame) offer different sensor sizes.

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The T7i was revealed 13 months after the K-1 which makes them a generation away from each other. Each of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a step-by-step comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the T7i matches up vs the K-1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Canon T7i over the Pentax K-1

 T7i K-1 
ReleasedFebruary 2017February 2016Newer by 13 months
Screen resolution1040k1037kSharper screen (+3k dot)
Selfie screen Take selfies
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Canon T7i

 K-1 T7i 
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Common features in the Canon T7i and Pentax K-1

 T7i K-1 
Focus manually More accurate focus
Screen typeFully ArticulatedFully ArticulatedFully Articulated screen

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 Physical Comparison

When you are going to travel with your camera, you need to consider its weight and size. The Canon T7i enjoys external dimensions of 131mm x 100mm x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 532 grams (1.17 lbs) and the Pentax K-1 has specifications of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") having a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs).

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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you are using during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the T7i vs the K-1.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability rating of the T7i and K-1 is 67 and 55 respectively.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 top view buttons comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast between sensor dimensions purely by going over specifications. The picture here may give you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the T7i and K-1.

To sum up, each of these cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The T7i using its tinier sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF more challenging and the Pentax K-1 will offer you extra detail because of its extra 12MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more modern T7i provides an advantage with regard to sensor innovation.

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 sensor size comparison

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Canon T7i Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Portrait photography highlights
80
focusing manually
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
supports RAW files
85
has manual focus
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon T7i Street photography info
Pentax K-1 Street photography info
73
fully articulated screen
decent sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW files
supports touch focus
very good high ISO (25,600)
lack of image stabilization
70
fully articulated screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
good high ISO (204,800)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Canon T7i
Sports photography with Pentax K-1
66
MP count good (24 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (6.0 frames/s)
lack of image stabilization
76
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
weather proofing
sensor has phase detect auto focus
slow continuous shooting (4.4 fps)
terrible battery life (760 per charge)
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Travel Comparison

Canon T7i Travel photography information
Pentax K-1 Travel photography information
80
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (24MP)
built-in flash
selfie friendly screen
53
weather proofing
MP count great (36MP)
terrible battery life (760 per charge)
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Canon T7i Landscape photography highlights
Pentax K-1 Landscape photography highlights
77
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Canon EF/EF-S mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
MP count good (24MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
very good high ISO (25,600)
supports RAW files
lack of image stabilization
81
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3.2 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
MP count great (36MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
good high ISO (204,800)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
has dual storage slots
terrible battery life (760 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon T7i Vlogging info
Pentax K-1 Vlogging info
73
selfie friendly screen
touchscreen capability
features face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
comes with microphone port
lack of image stabilization
31
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detection focus
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 pxls)
includes external mic jack
screen isn't selfie friendly
heavier than competition (1,010 grams)
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Canon T7i vs Pentax K-1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon T7i and Pentax K-1
 Canon EOS Rebel T7iPentax K-1
General Information
Brand Name Canon Pentax
Model Canon EOS Rebel T7i Pentax K-1
Otherwise known as EOS 800D / Kiss X9i -
Category Entry-Level DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2017-02-15 2016-02-17
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip DIGIC 7 -
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C Full frame
Sensor dimensions 22.3 x 14.9mm 35.9 x 24mm
Sensor surface area 332.3mm² 861.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 36 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 7360 x 4912
Highest native ISO 25600 204800
Highest enhanced ISO 51200 -
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Number of focus points 45 33
Cross focus points - 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Canon EF/EF-S Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 326 151
Crop factor 1.6 1
Screen
Range of screen Fully Articulated Fully Articulated
Screen sizing 3" 3.2"
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 1,037k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.51x 0.7x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter speed 6.0 frames/s 4.4 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) no built-in flash
Flash modes - 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
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/200s 1/200s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 60 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In 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 proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 532g (1.17 pounds) 1010g (2.23 pounds)
Physical dimensions 131 x 100 x 76mm (5.2" x 3.9" x 3.0") 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 96
DXO Color Depth score not tested 25.4
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 14.6
DXO Low light score not tested 3280
Other
Battery life 600 pictures 760 pictures
Battery format Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom)
Time lapse recording
Storage media SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I compatible) Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I)
Storage slots One 2
Price at release $749 $1,499