Nikon D7000 vs Pentax K-S1

Its time to look a little more in depth at the Nikon D7000 and Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D7000 (16MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is very comparable and both cameras boast the identical sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The D7000 was manufactured 4 years earlier than the K-S1 which is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D7000 scores versus the K-S1 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Below is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7000 and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

In case you're going to carry around your camera regularly, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon D7000 comes with outside measurements of 132mm x 105mm x 77mm (5.2" x 4.1" x 3.0") and a weight of 780 grams (1.72 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has sizing of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") and a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D7000 and Pentax K-S1 in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ depending on the lens you are using at that time. The following is a front view proportions comparison of the D7000 compared to the K-S1.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D7000 and K-S1 is 59 and 69 respectively.

Usually, it's hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizes only by seeing technical specs. The image below will help offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and K-S1.

As you have seen, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size but different resolution. You should expect to see the Pentax K-S1 to show greater detail due to its extra 4MP. Greater resolution will also help you crop photos a good deal more aggressively. The more aged D7000 will be disadvantaged with regard to sensor technology.