Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 25600 (Push to 102400)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
- Introduced March 2015
- Succeeded the Nikon D7100
- Later Model is Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Expand to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Introduced October 2009
- Newer Model is Pentax K-5

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Below, we are matching up the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a noticeable gap between the image resolutions of the D7200 (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) but they possess the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

The D7200 was unveiled 5 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a sizable difference as far as technology is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving through a in-depth comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D7200 scores vs the K-7 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7200 & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Nikon D7200 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax K-7
D7200 | K-7 | |||
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Introduced | March 2015 | ![]() | October 2009 | Fresher by 66 months |
Display dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
Display resolution | 1229k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper display (+308k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D7200
K-7 | D7200 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-7
D7200 | K-7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Display type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed display |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Lack of Touch friendly display |
Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For anyone who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7200 features external dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Nikon D7200 and Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Take into consideration, the weight of an ILC will change dependant on the lens you have attached at the time. Following is the front view over all size comparison of the D7200 compared to the K-7.

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and K-7 is 59 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizing purely by going over specs. The visual below might provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7200 and K-7.
All in all, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different resolution. You can anticipate the Nikon D7200 to offer greater detail having an extra 9MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images somewhat more aggressively. The more recent D7200 provides an advantage with regard to sensor technology.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Make | Nikon | Pentax |
Model | Nikon D7200 | Pentax K-7 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2015-03-02 | 2009-10-02 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | Expeed 4 | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.6mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 366.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 24 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 6000 x 4000 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 2000 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 6400 |
Lowest native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW data | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous AF | ||
Single AF | ||
Tracking AF | ||
AF selectice | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
Live view AF | ||
Face detect AF | ||
Contract detect AF | ||
Phase detect AF | ||
Number of focus points | 51 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 15 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 309 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of display | 1,229 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Display tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Slowest shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Maximum shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shooting rate | 6.0 frames per second | 5.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto, auto FP high-speed sync, auto w/redeye reduction, fill flash, rear-curtain sync, rear-curtain w/slow sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow sync, off | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Maximum flash synchronize | 1/250s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 765g (1.69 pounds) | 750g (1.65 pounds) |
Dimensions | 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 87 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 24.5 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 1333 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1110 photos | 980 photos |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | EN-EL15 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 seconds) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Card slots | Two | 1 |
Retail pricing | $1,100 | $599 |