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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
60
Imaging
66
Features
92
Overall
76
Nikon D7500 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
  • 21MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 1640000)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
  • Announced April 2017
  • Older Model is Nikon D7200
Pentax K-7
(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
  • Announced October 2009
  • Updated by Pentax K-5
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K-7

 D7500 K-7 
AnnouncedApril 2017October 2009More recent by 92 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimension3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution922k921kCrisper display (+1k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D7500

 K-7 D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-7

 D7500 K-7 
Focus manually Dial precise focus
Selfie screen Neither offers selfie screen

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

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).

Compare the Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

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

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography highlights
79
you can focus manually
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides face detection focusing
delivers RAW files
73
has manual focus
resolution is good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
features face detection focusing
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Street photography with Nikon D7500
Street photography with Pentax K-7
76
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
supports touch focus
weather proofing
good ISO range (51,200)
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
screen is fixed
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D7500 Sports photography features
Pentax K-7 Sports photography features
83
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
MP count good (21MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
weather proofing
supports phase detect AF
70
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
environment proofing
has phase detect AF
continuous shooting slow (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Travel photography camera
70
weather proofing
has bluetooth
supports touch focus
MP count good (21MP)
flash built-in
does not have selfie friendly display
65
environment proofing
resolution is good (15MP)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography details
Pentax K-7 Landscape photography details
82
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inch)
built in image stabilization
MP count good (21 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
weather proofing
78
has manual focus
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (15MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Vlogging with Nikon D7500
Vlogging with Pentax K-7
35
touchscreen
built in image stabilization
provides face detection focusing
great video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
comes with external mic jack
does not have selfie friendly display
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detection focusing
display is not selfie friendly
video resolution low (1280 x 720 pixels)
lack of external microphone port
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-7
 Nikon D7500Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D7500 Pentax K-7
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Announced 2017-04-12 2009-10-02
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 5 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor measurements 23.5 x 15.7mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 369.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 21 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 5568 x 3712 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 51200 2000
Highest enhanced ISO 1640000 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
AF touch
AF continuous
AF single
AF tracking
Selective AF
AF center weighted
Multi area AF
AF live view
Face detect focusing
Contract detect focusing
Phase detect focusing
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1.5 1.5
Screen
Display type Tilting Fixed Type
Display size 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 922 thousand dot 921 thousand dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch screen
Display tech - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.63x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter speed 8.0 frames per second 5.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AEB
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video data format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 720g (1.59 pounds) 750g (1.65 pounds)
Dimensions 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 86 61
DXO Color Depth rating 24.3 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.0 10.6
DXO Low light rating 1483 536
Other
Battery life 950 photographs 980 photographs
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15a D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Single Single
Retail price $1,247 $599