Nikon D780 vs Pentax K-7

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.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D780 & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are available at Nikon D780 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

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.

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.

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

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.