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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
56
Imaging
71
Features
79
Overall
74
Nikon D610 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon D610
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Raise to 25600)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 850g - 141 x 113 x 82mm
  • Released October 2013
  • Previous Model is Nikon D600
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Let's take a deeper look at the Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. There is a huge difference among the image resolutions of the D610 (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the D610 (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The D610 was revealed 4 years after the K-7 which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple summary of how the D610 grades vs the K-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D610 over the Pentax K-7

 D610 K-7 
LaunchedOctober 2013October 2009Newer by 49 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D610

 K-7 D610 

Common features in the Nikon D610 and Pentax K-7

 D610 K-7 
Manual focus More exact focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kIdentical screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither provides selfie screen
Touch friendly screen No Touch friendly screen

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are intending to travel with your camera often, you are going to need to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D610 provides physical measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") with a weight of 850 grams (1.87 lbs) while 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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Keep in mind, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ dependant on the lens you have chosen during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D610 against the K-7.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D610 and K-7 is 56 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

In many cases, it is tough to visualise the difference in sensor dimensions only by looking through a spec sheet. The image underneath will provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D610 and K-7.

Clearly, both the cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The D610 with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D610 will render extra detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also let you crop pictures way more aggressively. The more recent D610 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D610 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
82
has manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers face detection autofocus
saves RAW files
73
manual focus
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D610
Street photography with Pentax K-7
60
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
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

Nikon D610 Sports photography factors
Pentax K-7 Sports photography factors
71
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
offers tracking autofocus
environment proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D610 Travel photography features
Pentax K-7 Travel photography features
66
environment proof
megapixel count good (24MP)
has built in flash
display isn't selfie friendly
65
environment proofing
megapixel count decent (15MP)
built-in flash
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D610 Landscape photography features
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography features
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW files
environment proof
2 card slots
no image stabilization
78
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count decent (15 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D610
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
30
offers face detection autofocus
high res video (1920 x 1080 resolution)
includes external microphone support
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
screen isn't selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing mic support
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Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-7
 Nikon D610Pentax K-7
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D610 Pentax K-7
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Released 2013-10-08 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 3 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 6016 x 4016 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 6400 2000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Manual focus
AF touch
Continuous AF
Single AF
AF tracking
Selective AF
Center weighted AF
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Number of focus points 39 11
Cross focus points 9 -
Lens
Lens mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of screen Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Screen resolution 921k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT LCD monitor TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/4000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash settings Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/200s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 850g (1.87 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 82mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.2") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 94 61
DXO Color Depth score 25.1 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.4 10.6
DXO Low light score 2925 536
Other
Battery life 900 photos 980 photos
Battery style Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC x 2 slots SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 2 Single
Launch price $1,600 $599