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Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7

Portability
51
Imaging
50
Features
40
Overall
46
Nikon D2X front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon D2X
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2.5" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 800 (Increase to 3200)
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 1200g - 158 x 150 x 86mm
  • Launched June 2005
  • Superseded the Nikon D1X
  • Later Model is Nikon D2Xs
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5
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Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Lets take a deeper look at the Nikon D2X versus Pentax K-7, former is a Pro DSLR while the other is a Advanced DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D2X (12MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very comparable and both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D2X was launched 5 years before the K-7 which is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon D2X being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before going into a comprehensive comparison, here is a concise synopsis of how the D2X matches up versus the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D2X over the Pentax K-7

 D2X K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D2X

 K-7 D2X 
LaunchedOctober 2009June 2005Newer by 52 months
Display size3"2.5"Larger display (+0.5")
Display resolution921k235kClearer display (+686k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D2X and Pentax K-7

 D2X K-7 
Focus manually Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch friendly display Neither offers Touch friendly display

Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera, you'll need to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D2X offers outside measurements of 158mm x 150mm x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") along with a weight of 1200 grams (2.65 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an ILC will vary depending on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Following is a front view proportions comparison of the D2X and the K-7.

Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability score of the D2X and K-7 is 51 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

More often than not, it is very difficult to visualize the contrast in sensor dimensions purely by checking out specs. The pic underneath will help give you a greater sense of the sensor measurements in the D2X and K-7.

All in all, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-7 to produce more detail utilizing its extra 3 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D2X will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D2X Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography factors
54
focusing manually
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
no liveview
MP count low (12 megapixels)
73
manual focus
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D2X Street photography advice
Pentax K-7 Street photography advice
50
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
no articulating screen
does not have image stabilization
maximum ISO low (800)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D2X Sports photography details
Pentax K-7 Sports photography details
53
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
has phase detect autofocus
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12MP)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D2X Travel photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Travel photography highlights
43
weather sealing
MP count low (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
65
environment proofing
decent megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
does not have selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D2X Landscape photography features
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography features
50
focusing manually
swap lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
weather sealing
small screen (2.5")
no liveview
does not have image stabilization
MP count low (12 megapixels)
maximum ISO low (800)
78
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent megapixels (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
Photography Glossary

Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D2X as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
9
no video shooting
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly screen
low res video (1280 x 720 pxls)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon D2X vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D2X and Pentax K-7
 Nikon D2XPentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D2X Pentax K-7
Category Pro DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-06-01 2009-10-02
Body design Large SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip - Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.7 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 372.1mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4288 x 2848 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 800 2000
Max enhanced ISO 3200 6400
Lowest native ISO 100 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Range of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 2.5 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 235 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Screen tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.57x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash options Front curtain, Rear curtain, Red-Eye, Slow, Red-Eye Slow Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Max flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution None 1280x720
Video data format - Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 1200g (2.65 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 158 x 150 x 86mm (6.2" x 5.9" x 3.4") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 59 61
DXO Color Depth rating 22.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.9 10.6
DXO Low light rating 476 536
Other
Battery life - 980 images
Battery form - Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage media Compact Flash (Type I or II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots One One
Launch cost $5,000 $599