Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 21MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- 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
- Revealed April 2017
- Superseded the Nikon D7200
(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
- Introduced January 2017

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Overview
Below, we will be comparing the Nikon D7500 versus Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the D7500 (21MP) and the KP (24MP) is relatively similar and they enjoy the exact same sensor sizes (APS-C).

The D7500 was introduced 3 months after the KP so they are of a similar age. Both of the cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a brief overview of how the D7500 matches up versus the KP in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon D7500 & Pentax KP. The whole galleries are available at Nikon D7500 Gallery & Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax KP
D7500 | KP | |||
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Screen dimension | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 922k | ![]() | 921k | Sharper screen (+1k dot) |
Touch screen | ![]() | Quickly navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D7500
KP | D7500 |
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Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax KP
D7500 | KP | |||
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Introduced | April 2017 | ![]() | January 2017 | Similar age |
Manual focus | ![]() | Dial accurate focus | ||
Screen type | Tilting | ![]() | Tilting | Tilting screen |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither comes with selfie screen |
Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D7500 comes with outer measurements of 136mm x 104mm x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") with a weight of 720 grams (1.59 lbs) while the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") and a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check the Nikon D7500 versus Pentax KP in our completely new Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are working with during that time. Underneath is the front view scale comparison of the D7500 against the KP.

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the D7500 and KP is 60 and 61 respectively.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Sometimes, its tough to visualize the difference between sensor sizes simply by going over technical specs. The image below might offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D7500 and KP.
As you have seen, both of the cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit different resolution. You can count on the Pentax KP to offer extra detail using its extra 3 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop pictures much more aggressively.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder


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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Nikon D7500 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon D7500 | Pentax KP |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2017-04-12 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Expeed 5 | PRIME IV |
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 | 24 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Max resolution | 5568 x 3712 | 6016 x 4000 |
Max native ISO | 51200 | 819200 |
Max enhanced ISO | 1640000 | - |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW images | ||
Minimum enhanced ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
AF touch | ||
Continuous AF | ||
AF single | ||
AF tracking | ||
Selective AF | ||
AF center weighted | ||
AF multi area | ||
AF live view | ||
Face detection AF | ||
Contract detection AF | ||
Phase detection AF | ||
Total focus points | 51 | 27 |
Cross type focus points | 15 | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Tilting | Tilting |
Screen size | 3.2 inch | 3 inch |
Resolution of screen | 922 thousand dots | 921 thousand dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch display | ||
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100% | 100% |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.63x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/6000s |
Fastest silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000s |
Continuous shutter rate | 8.0 frames/s | 7.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change WB | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash synchronize | 1/250s | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 30p) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1920x1080 |
Video file format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Microphone support | ||
Headphone support | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Yes (Hot-shoe, Wireless plus sync connector) | 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 proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 720g (1.59 lbs) | 703g (1.55 lbs) |
Dimensions | 136 x 104 x 73mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 2.9") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall rating | 86 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.3 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 14.0 | not tested |
DXO Low light rating | 1483 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 950 shots | 390 shots |
Battery style | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL15a | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | One | One |
Launch pricing | $1,247 | $747 |