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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
57
Imaging
71
Features
87
Overall
77
Nikon D750 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon D750
(Full Review)
  • 24MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 12800 (Bump to 51200)
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 141 x 113 x 78mm
  • Revealed September 2014
  • Replaced the Nikon D700
  • Updated by Nikon D780
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Successor is Pentax K-5
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here is a comprehensive comparison of the Nikon D750 versus Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by manufacturers Nikon and Pentax. There exists a significant gap among the sensor resolutions of the D750 (24MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the D750 (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.

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The D750 was revealed 5 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving into a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D750 matches up vs the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D750 over the Pentax K-7

 D750 K-7 
ReleasedSeptember 2014October 2009Fresher by 61 months
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution1229k921kCrisper screen (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D750

 K-7 D750 

Common features in the Nikon D750 and Pentax K-7

 D750 K-7 
Manual focus More accurate focus
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Absent Touch friendly screen

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are planning to carry your camera, you will want to factor its weight and measurements. The Nikon D750 enjoys outside measurements of 141mm x 113mm x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Nikon D750 versus Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have chosen at that time. Underneath is a front view physical size comparison of the D750 compared to the K-7.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D750 and K-7 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Normally, it can be tough to visualize the contrast in sensor sizing purely by researching a spec sheet. The visual underneath should offer you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the D750 and K-7.

As you can see, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The D750 having a bigger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field less difficult and the Nikon D750 will result in greater detail because of its extra 9MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop shots way more aggressively. The more recent D750 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D750 Portrait photography factors
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography factors
82
you can focus manually
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features face detection autofocus
saves RAW formats
72
has manual focus
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
offers face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
68
screen tilts up and down
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
lack of image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D750 Sports photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Sports photography highlights
78
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
features tracking autofocus
environment proof
better than average battery (1,230 per charge)
sensor has phase detect autofocus
lack of image stabilization
69
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D750
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
69
better than average battery (1,230 CIPA)
environment proof
good megapixels (24 megapixels)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
64
environment proof
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D750 Landscape photography factors
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography factors
79
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
nice screen size (3.2")
good megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
better than average battery (1,230 CIPA)
has double storage slots
lack of image stabilization
77
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
megapixel count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D750 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-7 as a Vlogging camera
30
features face detection autofocus
great video quality (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes external mic port
display is not selfie friendly
lack of image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focusing
display isn't selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pxls)
missing external mic support
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Nikon D750 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D750 and Pentax K-7
 Nikon D750Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model Nikon D750 Pentax K-7
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2014-09-12 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 4 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor surface area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 24 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Maximum resolution 6016 x 4016 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 12800 2000
Maximum boosted ISO 51200 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
Center weighted AF
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 mount Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Tilting Fixed Type
Display diagonal 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 30 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/4000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shooting rate 6.5fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change 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, auto slow sync, auto slow sync 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
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Highest flash synchronize 1/200 secs 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic support
Headphone support
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 840 gr (1.85 pounds) 750 gr (1.65 pounds)
Physical dimensions 141 x 113 x 78mm (5.6" x 4.4" x 3.1") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around score 93 61
DXO Color Depth score 24.8 22.6
DXO Dynamic range score 14.5 10.6
DXO Low light score 2956 536
Other
Battery life 1230 photographs 980 photographs
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC (dual slots) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 2 One
Retail cost $2,000 $599