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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7

Portability
55 Imaging
77 Features
84 Overall
79
Leica SL2-S front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60 Imaging
55 Features
69 Overall
60

Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Leica SL2-S
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 50000
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 4096 x 2160 video
  • Leica L Mount
  • 931g - 146 x 107 x 83mm
  • Announced December 2020
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Revealed October 2009
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5
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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Lets examine more closely at the Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7, former being a Pro Mirrorless while the latter is a Advanced DSLR by brands Leica and Pentax. There exists a large gap between the sensor resolutions of the SL2-S (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the SL2-S (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) use totally different sensor sizing.

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The SL2-S was brought out 11 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as technology is concerned. Each of the cameras offer different body type with the Leica SL2-S being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before delving through a complete comparison, below is a brief overview of how the SL2-S matches up versus the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Leica SL2-S over the Pentax K-7

		

		

			
 SL2-S K-7 
RevealedDecember 2020October 2009More recent by 137 months
Screen sizing3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution2100k921kSharper screen (+1179k dot)
Touch screen  Quickly navigate
		

	

	
	

		

		
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Leica SL2-S

		

		

			
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Common features in the Leica SL2-S and Pentax K-7

		

		

			
 SL2-S K-7 
Focus manually  Dial accurate focusing
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen  No selfie screen
		

	

	

	
	
	
	

	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

		

		

			
In case you're going to lug around your camera often, you will need to factor in its weight and size. The Leica SL2-S features outer dimensions of 146mm x 107mm x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") having a weight of 931 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has specifications 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 SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. The following is the front view overall size comparison of the SL2-S against the K-7.
Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 size comparison
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the SL2-S and K-7 is 55 and 60 respectively.
Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

		

		

			
Typically, it is tough to envision the gap between sensor measurements just by reviewing specifications. The visual below might give you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the SL2-S and K-7.
To sum up, both of the cameras enjoy different megapixel count and different sensor measurements. The SL2-S featuring a bigger sensor will make achieving shallow DOF easier and the Leica SL2-S will offer you greater detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also allow you to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent SL2-S will have an advantage in sensor tech.
	
			Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison			
		

	

	
	

		

		
Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

		

		

					

		Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison	

	
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Photography Type Scores

		

	

	
Portrait Comparison
Leica SL2-S Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography highlights
86
 manual focus
 resolution is good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides face detection autofocus
 supports RAW formats
73
 manual focus
 megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 provides face detect autofocus
 delivers RAW files
Photography Glossary
Street Comparison
Leica SL2-S Street photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
66
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 supports RAW formats
 offers touch focus
 environment sealing
 great high ISO (50,000)
 screen does not articulate
 more heavy than others in class (931 grams)
66
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
 screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison
 Leica SL2-S as a Sports photography camera
 Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
83
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
 quiet shooting (1/16,000 seconds)
 max frames per second high (20.0 frames per second)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 provides tracking autofocus
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (510 shots)
 lacks phase detect autofocus
70
 maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 environment proofing
 supports phase detect autofocus
 slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison
Leica SL2-S Travel photography information
Pentax K-7 Travel photography information
65
 great battery pack (510 CIPA)
 environment sealing
 has bluetooth
 offers touch focus
 resolution is good (24 megapixels)
 more heavy than others in class (931g)
 does not offer selfie friendly display
65
 environment proofing
 megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
 flash built-in
 does not offer selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison
Landscape photography with Leica SL2-S
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
86
 manual focus
 switch lenses (Leica L mount)
 screen size is good (3.2 inch)
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 resolution is good (24MP)
 large sensor size (Full frame)
 doesnt have anti aliasing filter
 great high ISO (50,000)
 supports RAW formats
 environment sealing
 great battery pack (510 per charge)
 2 card slots
78
 manual focus
 interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
 screen is a good size (3 inch)
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 megapixel count good (15MP)
 sensor size is decent (APS-C)
 delivers RAW files
 environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison
Vlogging with Leica SL2-S
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
32
 touchscreen enabled
 has image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detection autofocus
 high res video (4096 x 2160 pixels)
 includes external microphone support
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 more heavy than others in class (931g)
25
 image stabilization (Sensor based)
 provides face detect autofocus
 does not offer selfie friendly display
 video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
 no microphone support
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Leica SL2-S vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

		

		

					

		
		

			Detailed spec comparison table for Leica SL2-S and Pentax K-7
 Leica SL2-SPentax K-7
General Information
Company Leica Pentax
Model Leica SL2-S Pentax K-7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-12-10 2009-10-02
Physical type SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 36 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 864.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter    
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 6000 x 4000 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 50000 2000
Max enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files    
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually    
AF touch    
Continuous AF    
Single AF    
AF tracking    
AF selectice    
AF center weighted    
AF multi area    
Live view AF    
Face detect focusing    
Contract detect focusing    
Phase detect focusing    
Number of focus points 225 11
Lens
Lens mount Leica L Pentax KAF2
Available lenses 36 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 2,100k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly    
Liveview    
Touch friendly    
Display tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 5,760k dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.78x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 1800s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed 1/16000s -
Continuous shutter rate 20.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority    
Aperture priority    
Expose Manually    
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB    
Image stabilization    
Built-in flash    
Flash range no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash settings no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash    
AE bracketing    
White balance bracketing    
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure    
Average exposure    
Spot exposure    
Partial exposure    
AF area exposure    
Center weighted exposure    
Video features
Supported video resolutions 4096 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM4096 x 2160 @ 24p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 50p / 150 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 23.98p / 400 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p / 20 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 23.98p / 200 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 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 data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone support    
Headphone support    
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth    
NFC    
HDMI    
USB USB 3.2 Gen 1 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing    
Water proof    
Dust proof    
Shock proof    
Crush proof    
Freeze proof    
Weight 931 gr (2.05 lbs) 750 gr (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 146 x 107 x 83mm (5.7" x 4.2" x 3.3") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score not tested 61
DXO Color Depth score not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score not tested 10.6
DXO Low light score not tested 536
Other
Battery life 510 pictures 980 pictures
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model BP-SCL4 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (12 or 2 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting    
Storage type Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-II supported on slot 1) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots Two Single
Retail cost $4,895 $599