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Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
64
Imaging
44
Features
39
Overall
42
Nikon D50 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon D50
(Full Review)
  • 6MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 1600
  • No Video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 620g - 133 x 102 x 76mm
  • Launched July 2005
  • Later Model is Nikon D40X
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5
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Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

In this article, we will be comparing the Nikon D50 versus Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a large gap among the resolutions of the D50 (6MP) and K-7 (15MP) but they use the same exact sensor size (APS-C).

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The D50 was introduced 5 years prior to the K-7 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a comprehensive comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the D50 scores against the K-7 in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D50 over the Pentax K-7

 D50 K-7 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D50

 K-7 D50 
IntroducedOctober 2009July 2005Fresher by 51 months
Screen sizing3"2"Bigger screen (+1")
Screen resolution921k130kSharper screen (+791k dot)

Common features in the Nikon D50 and Pentax K-7

 D50 K-7 
Manually focus Very precise focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Selfie screen No selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to carry your camera frequently, you will have to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D50 offers external dimensions of 133mm x 102mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") with a weight of 620 grams (1.37 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you choose at that time. Underneath is the front view overall size comparison of the D50 vs the K-7.

Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D50 and K-7 is 64 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Typically, its hard to picture the gap in sensor sizing just by researching specifications. The visual here might provide you a much better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D50 and K-7.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-7 to provide you with more detail using its extra 9 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop pictures a little more aggressively. The older D50 will be behind when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
53
you can focus manually
flash sync is higher than normal (1/500 seconds)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
no liveview
MP count low (6MP)
73
manual focus
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
offers face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D50 Street photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Street photography highlights
58
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
lighter than others in class (620g)
fixed screen
no image stabilization
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D50
Sports photography with Pentax K-7
38
good sensor size (APS-C)
sensor has phase detect AF
no liveview
max frames per second very slow (3.0 fps)
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect autofocus
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D50 Travel photography info
Pentax K-7 Travel photography info
50
lighter than others in class (620 grams)
built-in flash
doesn't have Time Lapse function
MP count low (6 megapixels)
display is not selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
has built in flash
does not have selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
46
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sensor size (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
tiny screen (2")
no liveview
no image stabilization
MP count low (6 megapixels)
doesn't have Time Lapse function
78
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D50 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
9
can't record video
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection autofocus
does not have selfie friendly display
video resolution low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic port
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Nikon D50 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D50 and Pentax K-7
 Nikon D50Pentax K-7
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D50 Pentax K-7
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2005-07-23 2009-10-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by - Prime II
Sensor type CCD CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.7 x 15.5mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 367.4mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 6 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 3008 x 2000 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 1600 2000
Highest enhanced ISO - 6400
Minimum native ISO 200 100
RAW support
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points - 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 2 inch 3 inch
Resolution of display 130k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentamirror) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 95 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.5x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 3.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 11.00 m 13.00 m
Flash modes 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
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/500 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions - 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution None 1280x720
Video format - 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 None None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 620 grams (1.37 lb) 750 grams (1.65 lb)
Dimensions 133 x 102 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 55 61
DXO Color Depth rating 20.9 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 10.8 10.6
DXO Low light rating 560 536
Other
Battery life - 980 images
Style of battery - Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL3 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD card SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots 1 1
Retail price $499 $599