Nikon D800 vs Pentax K-7

Lets take a more detailed look at the Nikon D800 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. There is a big difference between the image resolutions of the D800 (36MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the D800 (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor size.

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The D800 was announced 2 years after the K-7 which is quite a big gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras have the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving straight to a more detailed comparison, here is a quick synopsis of how the D800 scores versus the K-7 with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Here is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D800 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Nikon D800 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry around your camera, you're going to have to think about its weight and measurements. The Nikon D800 provides outside dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") and a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Look at the Nikon D800 and Pentax K-7 in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D800 versus the K-7.

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the D800 and K-7 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Often, it's hard to see the contrast between sensor sizes merely by checking a spec sheet. The picture here may provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the D800 and K-7.

Clearly, both of these cameras have different megapixel count and different sensor sizes. The D800 having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Nikon D800 will give extra detail with its extra 21MP. Greater resolution will also enable you to crop pics a bit more aggressively. The younger D800 is going to have an advantage in sensor technology.