Nikon D7200 vs Pentax K-7

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).

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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.

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.

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).

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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.

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.