Leica SL vs Pentax K-7
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72 Features
78 Overall
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55 Features
69 Overall
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Leica SL vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 50 - 50000
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 4096 x 2160 video
- Leica L Mount
- 847g - 147 x 104 x 39mm
- Announced October 2015
- Additionally Known as Typ 601
- Replacement is Leica SL2
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Announced October 2009
- Successor is Pentax K-5
Leica SL vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Let's look more closely at the Leica SL versus Pentax K-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the latter is a Advanced DSLR by companies Leica and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the SL (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the SL (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor dimensions.
Ulanzi's Tripod Ensures Ultra Smooth FilmingThe SL was unveiled 6 years after the K-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Leica SL being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.
Before diving straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a brief summation of how the SL grades against the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.
Leica SL vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Leica SL and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Leica SL Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Leica SL over the Pentax K-7
SL | K-7 | |||
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Announced | October 2015 | October 2009 | More modern by 74 months | |
Screen resolution | 1040k | 921k | Clearer screen (+119k dot) | |
Touch screen | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Leica SL
K-7 | SL |
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Common features in the Leica SL and Pentax K-7
SL | K-7 | |||
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Focus manually | Dial accurate focus | |||
Screen type | Fixed | Fixed | Fixed screen | |
Screen dimensions | 3" | 3" | Equal screen sizing | |
Selfie screen | Neither has selfie screen |
Leica SL vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
If you're intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll need to factor its weight and volume. The Leica SL has outside measurements of 147mm x 104mm x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") and a weight of 847 grams (1.87 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
Take a look at the Leica SL versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you choose at the time. Following is a front view scale comparison of the SL and the K-7.
Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the SL and K-7 is 67 and 60 respectively.
Leica SL vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Often, its difficult to visualize the gap in sensor sizes simply by checking out technical specs. The picture here will help provide you a stronger sense of the sensor measurements in the SL and K-7.
As you have seen, both the cameras have different megapixels and different sensor sizes. The SL having a bigger sensor is going to make shooting shallow DOF less difficult and the Leica SL will produce greater detail having an extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots a bit more aggressively. The more recent SL should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.
Leica SL vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder
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Leica SL vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Leica SL | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Leica | Pentax |
Model type | Leica SL | Pentax K-7 |
Otherwise known as | Typ 601 | - |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2015-10-21 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | SLR-style mirrorless | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Chip | Maestro II | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 36 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 864.0mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 50000 | 2000 |
Max enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 50 | 100 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detect autofocus | ||
Contract detect autofocus | ||
Phase detect autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 49 | 11 |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Leica L | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 30 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 1,040 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder resolution | 4,400 thousand dots | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Min shutter speed | 60 secs | 30 secs |
Max shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shutter rate | 11.0fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash options | no built-in flash | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Max flash synchronize | - | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 4096 x 2160 (24p), 3840 x 2160 (30p), 1920 x 1080 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (120p, 60p, 30p, 24p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 4096x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video format | MPEG-4 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 847 grams (1.87 lbs) | 750 grams (1.65 lbs) |
Physical dimensions | 147 x 104 x 39mm (5.8" x 4.1" x 1.5") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 88 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 25.0 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.4 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 1821 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 400 shots | 980 shots |
Battery type | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | BP-SCL4 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | Dual | 1 |
Price at release | $7,450 | $599 |