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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP

Portability
59
Imaging
66
Features
82
Overall
72
Nikon D7200 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon D7200
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 25600 (Raise to 102400)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 765g - 136 x 107 x 76mm
  • Revealed March 2015
  • Replaced the Nikon D7100
  • Successor is Nikon D7500
Pentax KP
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 819200
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
  • Released January 2017
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP Overview

Following is a complete assessment of the Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by rivals Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D7200 (24MP) and the KP (24MP) is pretty well matched and they come with the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7200 was introduced 23 months prior to the KP which makes the cameras a generation away from one another. Both of these cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the D7200 grades against the KP when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7200 over the Pentax KP

 D7200 KP 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D7200

 KP D7200 
ReleasedJanuary 2017March 2015More modern by 23 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen

Common features in the Nikon D7200 and Pentax KP

 D7200 KP 
Manual focus Very accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen
Touch screen Neither offers Touch screen

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison

For those who are intending to carry around your camera frequently, you'll have to consider its weight and measurements. The Nikon D7200 offers outside dimensions of 136mm x 107mm x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") and a weight of 765 grams (1.69 lbs) while the Pentax KP has proportions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") accompanied by a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you select at the time. Below is the front view measurement comparison of the D7200 against the KP.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP size comparison

Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7200 and KP is 59 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison

Typically, it can be difficult to picture the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading through specifications. The picture here should offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D7200 and KP.

Plainly, both the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements and the same MP and you can expect similar quality of pictures but you should really factor the age of the products into consideration. The more aged D7200 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Nikon D7200
Portrait photography with Pentax KP
79
has manual focus
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
supports RAW formats
80
manual focus
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7200
Street photography with Pentax KP
63
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
very good ISO range (25,600)
no moving screen
no image stabilization
76
has a tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7200
Sports photography with Pentax KP
71
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,110 shots)
supports phase detect auto focus
max frames per second very slow (6.0 frames/s)
no image stabilization
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
quiet shooting (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
environment proof
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
lack of phase detect autofocus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7200 Travel photography details
Pentax KP Travel photography details
68
better than average battery pack (1,110 CIPA)
environment proof
resolution is good (24MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
62
environment proof
megapixel count good (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
not so great battery life (390 per charge)
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7200 Landscape photography factors
Pentax KP Landscape photography factors
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
resolution is good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (25,600)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery pack (1,110 shots)
has double storage slots
no image stabilization
78
manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
megapixel count good (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW files
environment proof
not so great battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7200
Vlogging with Pentax KP
30
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
comes with external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
35
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pixels)
has mic socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
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Nikon D7200 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7200 and Pentax KP
 Nikon D7200Pentax KP
General Information
Company Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D7200 Pentax KP
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2015-03-02 2017-01-26
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip Expeed 4 PRIME IV
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.5 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 366.6mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 24MP 24MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6000 x 4000 6016 x 4000
Highest native ISO 25600 819200
Highest enhanced ISO 102400 -
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
Single AF
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
Live view AF
Face detect AF
Contract detect AF
Phase detect AF
Number of focus points 51 27
Cross focus points 15 25
Lens
Lens mounting type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Tilting
Display size 3.2" 3"
Resolution of display 1,229k dots 921k dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.63x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Fastest quiet shutter speed - 1/24000s
Continuous shutter rate 6.0fps 7.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom WB
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 6.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash settings 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, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60, 50, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50 fps), 640 x 424 (30, 25 fps) 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1920x1080
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 MPEG-4, H.264
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In Built-In
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional Optional
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 765 grams (1.69 lb) 703 grams (1.55 lb)
Dimensions 136 x 107 x 76mm (5.4" x 4.2" x 3.0") 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 87 not tested
DXO Color Depth score 24.5 not tested
DXO Dynamic range score 14.6 not tested
DXO Low light score 1333 not tested
Other
Battery life 1110 photographs 390 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 seconds) Yes (2 or 12 secs)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC (two slots) SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported)
Card slots Dual One
Pricing at release $1,100 $747