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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
57
Imaging
76
Features
89
Overall
81
Nikon D780 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
54
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon D780
(Full Review)
  • 25MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 51200 (Boost to 204800)
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 840g - 144 x 116 x 76mm
  • Introduced January 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon D750
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Newer Model is Pentax K-5
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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Lets look more closely at the Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a considerable difference among the image resolutions of the D780 (25MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the D780 (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) provide different sensor measurements.

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The D780 was unveiled 10 years after the K-7 which is a fairly large difference as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before going right into a complete comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D780 grades vs the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D780 over the Pentax K-7

 D780 K-7 
ReleasedJanuary 2020October 2009More modern by 125 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display dimensions3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2359k921kSharper display (+1438k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D780

 K-7 D780 

Common features in the Nikon D780 and Pentax K-7

 D780 K-7 
Manually focus More precise focus
Selfie screen Neither includes selfie screen

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry around your camera regularly, you'll have to factor its weight and volume. The Nikon D780 features exterior measurements of 144mm x 116mm x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") with a weight of 840 grams (1.85 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 in our brand new Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you are employing during that time. Here is a front view dimensions comparison of the D780 against the K-7.

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability grade of the D780 and K-7 is 57 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Usually, it is very hard to picture the gap in sensor sizes only by researching specs. The picture below will give you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D780 and K-7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras provide different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D780 using its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field easier and the Nikon D780 will result in greater detail having an extra 10 Megapixels. Greater resolution will let you crop pics more aggressively. The younger D780 should have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Portrait photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Portrait photography camera
85
you can focus manually
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes face detection autofocus
supports RAW files
72
focusing manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D780 Street photography info
Pentax K-7 Street photography info
71
has a tilting screen
sensor size is great (Full frame)
supports RAW files
includes touch focus
environment proofing
above average ISO range (51,200)
no image stabilization
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
fixed screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D780 Sports photography features
Pentax K-7 Sports photography features
81
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
includes tracking autofocus
environment proofing
great battery pack (2,260 per charge)
has phase detect autofocus
no image stabilization
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
continuous shooting slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D780 Travel photography details
Pentax K-7 Travel photography details
71
great battery pack (2,260 per charge)
environment proofing
connects via bluetooth
includes touch focus
megapixel count amazing (25 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
64
weather proofing
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
does not have a selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon D780 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
81
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
screen size is good (3.2 inch)
megapixel count amazing (25MP)
sensor size is great (Full frame)
above average ISO range (51,200)
supports RAW files
environment proofing
great battery pack (2,260 per charge)
two card slots
no image stabilization
77
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen is a decent size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D780 Vlogging information
Pentax K-7 Vlogging information
32
touchscreen capability
includes face detection autofocus
high video quality (3840 x 2160 resolution)
has external microphone socket
display isn't selfie friendly
no image stabilization
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detection focus
does not have a selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D780 and Pentax K-7
 Nikon D780Pentax K-7
General Information
Brand Name Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D780 Pentax K-7
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Introduced 2020-01-07 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Expeed 6 Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 25 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Peak resolution 6048 x 4024 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 51200 2000
Highest enhanced ISO 204800 6400
Minimum native ISO 100 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 50 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous AF
AF single
Tracking AF
Selective AF
AF center weighted
AF multi area
AF live view
Face detection focusing
Contract detection focusing
Phase detection focusing
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2" 3"
Resolution of screen 2,359 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch capability
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 900 secs 30 secs
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000 secs 1/8000 secs
Continuous shutter rate 7.0fps 5.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set WB
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes no built-in flash Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
External flash
AE bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize - 1/180 secs
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM3840 x 2160 @ 24p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 120p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 100p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 60p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 50p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 30p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 25p, MP4, H.264, Linear PCM1920 x 1080 @ 24p, MP4, 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
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 840g (1.85 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
Physical dimensions 144 x 116 x 76mm (5.7" x 4.6" x 3.0") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 2260 photographs 980 photographs
Battery type Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15b D-LI90
Self timer Yes Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC slots (UHS-II compatible) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 2 One
Price at release $2,297 $599