Nikon D7000 vs Pentax KP

Lets look closer at the Nikon D7000 and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7000 (16MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras offer the same sensor dimensions (APS-C).

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The D7000 was unveiled 7 years prior to the KP which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going straight to a thorough comparison, here is a short highlight of how the D7000 matches up vs the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7000 and Pentax KP. The full galleries are provided at Nikon D7000 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.

If you are aiming to travel with your camera, you have to consider its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7000 comes with physical 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 KP has measurements of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

Check out the Nikon D7000 and Pentax KP in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you are working with during that time. Following is a front view sizing comparison of the D7000 vs the KP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7000 and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

Typically, it's difficult to picture the gap in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image underneath will give you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the D7000 and KP.

As you have seen, both of those cameras have the same sensor dimensions albeit different megapixels. You should expect the Pentax KP to render greater detail having an extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will make it easier to crop photographs a bit more aggressively. The more aged D7000 will be behind in sensor innovation.