Nikon D7100 vs Pentax K-7

On this page, we will be looking at the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There exists a sizeable gap among the sensor resolutions of the D7100 (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) but both cameras have the same sensor size (APS-C).

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The D7100 was brought out 3 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a brief highlight of how the D7100 scores vs the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Below is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-7. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7100 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7100 features outside dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") having a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Take a look at the Nikon D7100 and Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are employing at that moment. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D7100 and the K-7.

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7100 and K-7 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference in sensor measurements purely by going through technical specs. The graphic underneath might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7100 and K-7.

As you have seen, the two cameras provide the same sensor dimensions albeit different resolution. You should expect the Nikon D7100 to provide extra detail having its extra 9MP. Higher resolution can also enable you to crop photographs more aggressively. The more modern D7100 provides a benefit when it comes to sensor innovation.