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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP

Portability
60
Imaging
65
Features
92
Overall
75
Nikon D7500 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
67
Features
76
Overall
70

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Nikon D7500
(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  • Superseded the Nikon D7200
Pentax KP
(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
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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).

Photography Glossary

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.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D7500 over the Pentax KP

 D7500 KP 
Screen dimension3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")
Screen resolution922k921kSharper screen (+1k dot)
Touch screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Nikon D7500

 KP D7500 

Common features in the Nikon D7500 and Pentax KP

 D7500 KP 
IntroducedApril 2017January 2017Similar age
Manual focus Dial accurate focus
Screen typeTiltingTiltingTilting 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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP size comparison

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

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP top view buttons comparison

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 sensor size comparison

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D7500 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax KP as a Portrait photography camera
79
you can focus manually
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent sensor resolution (24MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D7500 Street photography details
Pentax KP Street photography details
75
has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
provides touch focus
environment sealing
great high ISO (51,200)
76
tilting screen
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
great ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon D7500
Sports photography with Pentax KP
82
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (21MP)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
provides tracking autofocus
environment sealing
comes with phase detect auto focus
72
max shutter speed is good (1/6,000 seconds)
silent mode (1/24,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
features tracking autofocus
environment sealing
low battery life (390 shots)
doesn't have phase detect auto focus
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D7500 Travel photography advice
Pentax KP Travel photography advice
70
environment sealing
has bluetooth
provides touch focus
good megapixels (21MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
61
environment sealing
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
flash built-in
low battery life (390 shots)
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D7500 Landscape photography info
Pentax KP Landscape photography info
82
you can focus manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2")
built in image stabilization
good megapixels (21 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
doesnt have low pass filter
great high ISO (51,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
77
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inches)
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent sensor resolution (24 megapixels)
sensor size is decent (APS-C)
great ISO range (819,200)
delivers RAW formats
environment sealing
low battery life (390 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D7500 Vlogging advice
Pentax KP Vlogging advice
35
touch screen
built in image stabilization
provides face detection focus
high quality video (3840 x 2160 pxls)
does have external mic support
display is not selfie friendly
34
has image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
features face detection focus
high res video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
does have external microphone support
screen is not selfie friendly
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Nikon D7500 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D7500 and Pentax KP
 Nikon D7500Pentax KP
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