Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7

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.

This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D610 and Pentax K-7. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon D610 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

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).

Examine the Nikon D610 vs Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

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.

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

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.