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Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7

Portability
54
Imaging
75
Features
78
Overall
76
Nikon D810 front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon D810
(Full Review)
  • 36MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Fixed Display
  • ISO 64 - 12800 (Expand to 51200)
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Nikon F Mount
  • 980g - 146 x 123 x 82mm
  • Launched June 2014
  • Older Model is Nikon D800
  • New Model is Nikon D850
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Boost to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Introduced October 2009
  • Refreshed by Pentax K-5
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Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 Overview

Here, we are analyzing the Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a large difference between the image resolutions of the D810 (36MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the D810 (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) posses different sensor sizing.

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The D810 was released 4 years later than the K-7 and that is quite a serious difference as far as tech is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting into a step-by-step comparison, here is a quick introduction of how the D810 grades vs the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

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Reasons to pick Nikon D810 over the Pentax K-7

 D810 K-7 
IntroducedJune 2014October 2009More recent by 58 months
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution1229k921kClearer display (+308k dot)

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon D810

 K-7 D810 

Common features in the Nikon D810 and Pentax K-7

 D810 K-7 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Selfie screen Neither contains selfie screen
Touch display Neither contains Touch display

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

When you are going to lug around your camera often, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Nikon D810 has got exterior measurements of 146mm x 123mm x 82mm (5.7" x 4.8" x 3.2") accompanied by a weight of 980 grams (2.16 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-7 has dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have at that time. Following is a front view overall size comparison of the D810 compared to the K-7.

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D810 and K-7 is 54 and 60 respectively.

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Oftentimes, it's difficult to picture the contrast between sensor measurements only by checking technical specs. The photograph underneath should offer you a far better sense of the sensor measurements in the D810 and K-7.

As you can tell, both of those cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor measurements. The D810 featuring a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon D810 will give extra detail as a result of its extra 21 Megapixels. Greater resolution will make it easier to crop pics way more aggressively. The more modern D810 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon D810 Portrait photography details
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography details
85
focusing manually
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports face detect focusing
exports RAW files
73
you can focus manually
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports face detection autofocus
supports RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon D810 Street photography details
Pentax K-7 Street photography details
56
big sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
environment proofing
screen does not articulate
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (980 grams)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
screen does not articulate
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Sports Comparison

Nikon D810 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
76
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000s)
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
big sensor size (Full frame)
supports tracking focus
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,200 per charge)
has phase detect AF
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
lack of image stabilization
70
max shutter speed is good (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
environment proof
comes with phase detect autofocus
max fps very slow (5.0 fps)
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Travel Comparison

Travel photography with Nikon D810
Travel photography with Pentax K-7
63
better than average battery power (1,200 per charge)
environment proofing
excellent megapixels (36 megapixels)
flash built-in
heavier than others (980g)
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
65
environment proof
MP count good (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
display is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Landscape photography with Nikon D810
Landscape photography with Pentax K-7
80
focusing manually
switch lenses (Nikon F mount)
pretty good screen size (3.2 inches)
excellent megapixels (36MP)
big sensor size (Full frame)
does not have anti-alias filter
exports RAW files
environment proofing
better than average battery power (1,200 shots)
2 card slots
lack of image stabilization
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3 inch)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count good (15 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports RAW formats
environment proof
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon D810 Vlogging details
Pentax K-7 Vlogging details
28
supports face detect focusing
video resolution high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
has mic support
doesn't posses selfie friendly display
lack of image stabilization
heavier than others (980g)
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
supports face detection autofocus
display is not selfie friendly
video quality not great (1280 x 720 pxls)
does not have external microphone socket
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Nikon D810 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon D810 and Pentax K-7
 Nikon D810Pentax K-7
General Information
Manufacturer Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon D810 Pentax K-7
Category Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2014-06-26 2009-10-02
Physical type Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Chip EXPEED 4 Prime II
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor measurements 35.9 x 24mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 861.6mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 36MP 15MP
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 5:4 and 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 7360 x 4912 4672 x 3104
Max native ISO 12800 2000
Max enhanced ISO 51200 6400
Minimum native ISO 64 100
RAW images
Minimum enhanced ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
Autofocus touch
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
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 support Nikon F Pentax KAF2
Amount of lenses 309 151
Focal length multiplier 1 1.5
Screen
Type of display Fixed Type Fixed Type
Display sizing 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of display 1,229 thousand dots 921 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch operation
Display tech TFT-LCD (WRGB) TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100% 100%
Viewfinder magnification 0.7x 0.61x
Features
Min shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Max shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shutter rate 5.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Set white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance 12.00 m (at ISO 100) 13.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, redeye reduction w/slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
AEB
White balance bracketing
Max flash synchronize 1/250 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Supported video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (60p, 50p, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Optional None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 3.0 (5 GBit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS Optional None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 980g (2.16 lb) 750g (1.65 lb)
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 97 61
DXO Color Depth rating 25.7 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating 14.8 10.6
DXO Low light rating 2853 536
Other
Battery life 1200 images 980 images
Form of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID EN-EL15 D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10, 20 secs for up to 9 shots) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse shooting
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC, CompactFlash (UDMA compliant) SD/SDHC/MMC
Card slots 2 Single
Price at release $1,999 $599