Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the sensor resolutions of the D7500 (21MP) and K-7 (15MP) but they enjoy the exact same sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The D7500 was announced 7 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving in to a detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the D7500 matches up against the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D7500 & Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are provided at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

In case you're aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 offers exterior dimensions of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached at that time. Following is the front view dimension comparison of the D7500 versus the K-7.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D7500 and K-7 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Usually, it can be hard to imagine the gap between sensor measurements only by reviewing a spec sheet. The photograph underneath should provide you a clearer sense of the sensor dimensions in the D7500 and K-7.

As you can see, each of these cameras posses the exact same sensor measurements but different MP. You can expect to see the Nikon D7500 to offer you greater detail with its extra 6MP. Greater resolution will let you crop photos somewhat more aggressively. The more modern D7500 provides an advantage in sensor tech.