Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-S1
Portability
60 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
60 Imaging
65 Features
92 Overall
75
Portability
69 Imaging
62 Features
70 Overall
65
69 Imaging
62 Features
70 Overall
65
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs
Nikon D7500
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 51200 (Expand to 1640000)
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon F Mount
- 720g - 136 x 104 x 73mm
- Launched April 2017
- Older Model is Nikon D7200
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
(Full Review)
- 20MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 100 - 51200
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
- Announced August 2014
- New Model is Pentax K-S2
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Below is a detailed review of the Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. The resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the K-S1 (20MP) is fairly comparable and both cameras offer the same sensor size (APS-C).
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Before diving straight to a detailed comparison, here is a brief summary of how the D7500 matches up against the K-S1 when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
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The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-S1. The entire galleries are provided at Nikon D7500 Gallery and Pentax K-S1 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax K-S1
| D7500 | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Announced | April 2017 |  | August 2014 | More recent by 32 months |
| Display type | Tilting |  | Fixed | Tilting display |
| Display dimensions | 3.2" |  | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") |
| Display resolution | 922k |  | 921k | Crisper display (+1k dot) |
| Touch display |  | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Nikon D7500
| K-S1 | D7500 |
|---|
Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax K-S1
| D7500 | K-S1 | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manually focus |  | Dial precise focusing | ||
| Selfie screen |  | Lack of selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison
In case you're planning to lug around your camera regularly, you should take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon D7500 offers physical measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") having a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has measurements of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).
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Taking into account size and weight, the portability grade of the D7500 and K-S1 is 60 and 69 respectively.
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison
Usually, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The photograph here may give you a better sense of the sensor sizing in the D7500 and K-S1.
To sum up, each of these cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different resolution. You should anticipate the Nikon D7500 to show extra detail having its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also allow you to crop photos a bit more aggressively. The younger D7500 provides an edge with regard to sensor tech.
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Portrait Comparison
Portrait photography with Nikon D7500
Portrait photography with Pentax K-S1
manual focus
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
exports RAW files
manual focus
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Nikon D7500 Street photography details
Pentax K-S1 Street photography details
has a tilting screen
image stabilization
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
exports RAW files
boasts touch focus
weather proof
very good ISO range (51,200)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
lighter than competition in class (558g)
very good high ISO (51,200)
screen does not articulate
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Sports photography with Nikon D7500
Sports photography with Pentax K-S1
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
includes tracking focus
weather proof
sensor has phase detect autofocus
great max shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20MP)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
features tracking focus
supports phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (5.4 frames/s)
bad battery life (410 CIPA)
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Nikon D7500 as a Travel photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Travel photography camera
weather proof
has bluetooth
boasts touch focus
resolution is good (21 megapixels)
flash built-in
display isn't selfie friendly
lighter than competition in class (558g)
resolution is good (20MP)
built-in flash
no Timelapse function
bad battery life (410 per charge)
display is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D7500 Landscape photography advice
Pentax K-S1 Landscape photography advice
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen is a good size (3.2 inches)
image stabilization
resolution is good (21MP)
sensor size is nice (APS-C)
no anti-alias filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
resolution is good (20 megapixels)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
no low pass filter
very good high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
bad battery life (410 shots)
no Timelapse function
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Nikon D7500 Vlogging factors
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging factors
screen is touchscreen
image stabilization
includes face detect autofocus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
includes microphone port
display isn't selfie friendly
image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect autofocus
good video quality (1920 x 1080 pxls)
lighter than competition in class (558 grams)
display is not selfie friendly
no microphone port
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications
| Nikon D7500 | Pentax K-S1 | |
|---|---|---|
| General Information | ||
| Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
| Model type | Nikon D7500 | Pentax K-S1 |
| Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
| Launched | 2017-04-12 | 2014-08-27 |
| Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
| Sensor Information | ||
| Processor | Expeed 5 | Prime MII |
| Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
| Sensor measurements | 23.5 x 15.7mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
| Sensor area | 369.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
| Sensor resolution | 21 megapixels | 20 megapixels |
| Anti alias filter | ||
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
| Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 5472 x 3648 |
| Max native ISO | 51200 | 51200 |
| Max enhanced ISO | 1640000 | - |
| Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
| RAW photos | ||
| Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
| Autofocusing | ||
| Focus manually | ||
| Touch to focus | ||
| Autofocus continuous | ||
| Autofocus single | ||
| Tracking autofocus | ||
| Autofocus selectice | ||
| Autofocus center weighted | ||
| Multi area autofocus | ||
| Live view autofocus | ||
| Face detect autofocus | ||
| Contract detect autofocus | ||
| Phase detect autofocus | ||
| Total focus points | 51 | 11 |
| Cross type focus points | 15 | - |
| Lens | ||
| Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
| Available lenses | 309 | 151 |
| Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
| Screen | ||
| Display type | Tilting | Fixed Type |
| Display size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
| Display resolution | 922 thousand dot | 921 thousand dot |
| Selfie friendly | ||
| Liveview | ||
| Touch screen | ||
| Viewfinder Information | ||
| Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
| Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
| Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.64x |
| Features | ||
| Minimum shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
| Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000 secs | 1/6000 secs |
| Continuous shutter speed | 8.0 frames per sec | 5.4 frames per sec |
| Shutter priority | ||
| Aperture priority | ||
| Expose Manually | ||
| Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
| Custom white balance | ||
| Image stabilization | ||
| Inbuilt flash | ||
| Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 10.00 m (at ISO 100) |
| Flash modes | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual |
| External flash | ||
| AE bracketing | ||
| White balance bracketing | ||
| Fastest flash sync | 1/250 secs | - |
| Exposure | ||
| Multisegment metering | ||
| Average metering | ||
| Spot metering | ||
| Partial metering | ||
| AF area metering | ||
| Center weighted metering | ||
| Video features | ||
| Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps) |
| Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
| Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | H.264 |
| Microphone jack | ||
| Headphone jack | ||
| Connectivity | ||
| Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | Eye-Fi Connected |
| Bluetooth | ||
| NFC | ||
| HDMI | ||
| USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
| GPS | Optional | Optional |
| Physical | ||
| Environmental seal | ||
| Water proofing | ||
| Dust proofing | ||
| Shock proofing | ||
| Crush proofing | ||
| Freeze proofing | ||
| Weight | 720g (1.59 lb) | 558g (1.23 lb) |
| Physical dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") |
| DXO scores | ||
| DXO Overall rating | 86 | 78 |
| DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | 23.5 |
| DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | 13.0 |
| DXO Low light rating | 1483 | 1061 |
| Other | ||
| Battery life | 950 images | 410 images |
| Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
| Battery ID | EN-EL15a | D-LI109 |
| Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds) |
| Time lapse feature | ||
| Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
| Storage slots | Single | Single |
| Retail price | $1,247 | $339 |