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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7

Portability
54
Imaging
73
Features
80
Overall
75
Nikon D800E front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon D800E
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 6400 (Increase to 25600)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 900g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Revealed June 2012
  • Earlier Model is Nikon D700
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Increase to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Released October 2009
  • Renewed by Pentax K-5
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Below is a thorough review of the Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the D800E (36MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the D800E (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) posses totally different sensor sizes.

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The D800E was announced 2 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting right into a step-by-step comparison, here is a simple highlight of how the D800E scores vs the K-7 with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D800E over the Pentax K-7

 D800E K-7 
ReleasedJune 2012October 2009More recent by 33 months
Screen size3.2"3"Bigger screen (+0.2")

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D800E

 K-7 D800E 

Common features in the Nikon D800E and Pentax K-7

 D800E K-7 
Manually focus More accurate focus
Screen typeFixed Fixed Fixed screen
Screen resolution921k921kSame screen resolution
Selfie screen Neither comes with selfie screen
Touch friendly screen Neither comes with Touch friendly screen

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

In case you're going to lug around your camera regularly, you will have to factor its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D800E comes with exterior dimensions of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") with a weight of 900 grams (1.98 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary dependant on the lens you are using during that time. Underneath is a front view sizing comparison of the D800E and the K-7.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability score of the D800E and K-7 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it can be difficult to see the gap between sensor measurements just by checking specs. The graphic underneath should give you a better sense of the sensor dimensions in the D800E and K-7.

As you can plainly see, both of the cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D800E with its bigger sensor will make getting shallow DOF easier and the Nikon D800E will resolve extra detail with its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also allow you to crop photographs way more aggressively. The more recent D800E is going to have an advantage with regard to sensor tech.

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D800E Portrait photography details
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography details
83
focusing manually
resolution is high (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
supports RAW formats
73
has manual focus
good MP (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
provides face detection autofocus
delivers RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D800E as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Street photography camera
60
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
no image stabilization
66
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D800E Sports photography features
Pentax K-7 Sports photography features
74
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
resolution is high (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
sensor has phase detect AF
low frames per second (4.0 frames per second)
no image stabilization
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
weather proof
supports phase detect autofocus
max frames per second very slow (5.0 frames per second)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon D800E Travel photography info
Pentax K-7 Travel photography info
66
environment proofing
resolution is high (36MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
65
weather proof
good MP (15MP)
has built in flash
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D800E
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
79
focusing manually
interchangeable lenses (Nikon F mount)
good sized screen (3.2")
resolution is high (36MP)
sensor size is large (Full frame)
no anti-alias filter
supports RAW formats
environment proofing
2 card slots
no image stabilization
78
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inch)
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
good MP (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D800E Vlogging factors
Pentax K-7 Vlogging factors
30
supports face detect focusing
video res high (1920 x 1080 pixels)
includes microphone support
display is not selfie friendly
no image stabilization
25
has image stabilization (Sensor based)
provides face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video res low (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external mic socket
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Nikon D800E vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D800E and Pentax K-7
 Nikon D800EPentax K-7
General Information
Brand Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D800E Pentax K-7
Type Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Revealed 2012-06-11 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip Expeed 3 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36 megapixel 15 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Peak resolution 7360 x 4912 4672 x 3104
Highest native ISO 6400 2000
Highest enhanced ISO 25600 6400
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW files
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Autofocus center weighted
Multi area autofocus
Live view autofocus
Face detect autofocus
Contract detect autofocus
Phase detect autofocus
Total focus points 51 11
Cross type focus points 15 -
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Display type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inch 3 inch
Display resolution 921 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Display technology TFT Color LCD with 170 degrees wide-viewing angle 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 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/8000s
Continuous shutter rate 4.0 frames per sec 5.0 frames per sec
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Expose Manually
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow sync, Rear curtain, High-speed sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash synchronize 1/250s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30, 25, 24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60, 50, 30, 25 fps), 640 x 424 (24 fps) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Highest video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless None None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environment sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 900g (1.98 lbs) 750g (1.65 lbs)
Physical dimensions 146 x 123 x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 96 61
DXO Color Depth rating 25.6 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.3 10.6
DXO Low light rating 2979 536
Other
Battery life 900 shots 980 shots
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2 to 20 sec, 1 to 9 exposures at intervals of 0.5, 1, 2 or 3 sec) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage Compact Flash (Type I), SD/SDHC/SDXC UHS-I compliant SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 2 One
Pricing at release $2,389 $599