Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7
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![Nikon Df front Nikon Df front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/w300/fronton/Nikon_Df_0.jpg)
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 12800 (Increase to 204800)
- No Video
- Nikon F Mount
- 760g - 144 x 110 x 67mm
- Introduced December 2013
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Push 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
- Renewed by Pentax K-5
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Overview
Let's look a bit more in depth at the Nikon Df versus Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras by companies Nikon and Pentax. The image resolution of the Df (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is relatively close but the Df (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) enjoy different sensor sizes.
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The Df was unveiled 4 years after the K-7 which is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).
Before diving straight into a detailed comparison, below is a simple summation of how the Df matches up against the K-7 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Nikon Df & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Nikon Df Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Df over the Pentax K-7
Df | K-7 | |||
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Introduced | December 2013 | ![]() | October 2009 | Newer by 52 months |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon Df
K-7 | Df |
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Common features in the Nikon Df and Pentax K-7
Df | K-7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | More precise focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 921k | Equal screen resolution |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Missing selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Neither features Touch screen |
Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
For anybody who is intending to travel with your camera often, you're going to have to take into account its weight and proportions. The Nikon Df enjoys external measurements of 144mm x 110mm x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") with a weight of 760 grams (1.68 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).
See the Nikon Df versus Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
Don't forget, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have chosen at that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the Df against the K-7.
![Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 size comparison Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Df-vs-Pentax-K-7-size-comparison.jpg)
Using dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Df and K-7 is 59 and 60 respectively.
![Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Df-vs-Pentax-K-7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
Quite often, it is very hard to imagine the contrast in sensor dimensions just by researching technical specs. The image below might offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the Df and K-7.
As you have seen, each of the cameras enjoy different resolutions and different sensor dimensions. The Df using its bigger sensor is going to make getting shallower depth of field easier and the Nikon Df will provide you with extra detail having an extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also let you crop photographs far more aggressively. The more recent Df should have an edge with regard to sensor tech.
![Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Nikon-Df-vs-Pentax-K-7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Nikon-Df-vs-Pentax-K-7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Nikon Df vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Nikon Df | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Brand | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Df | Pentax K-7 |
Class | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Introduced | 2013-12-20 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | 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 | 36 x 23.9mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor area | 860.4mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixel | 15 megapixel |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 4928 x 3280 | 4672 x 3104 |
Max native ISO | 12800 | 2000 |
Max boosted ISO | 204800 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 50 | - |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Autofocus touch | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Single autofocus | ||
Autofocus tracking | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection focus | ||
Contract detection focus | ||
Phase detection focus | ||
Total focus points | 39 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | 9 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens support | Nikon F | Pentax KAF2 |
Amount of lenses | 309 | 151 |
Focal length multiplier | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch operation | ||
Screen technology | TFT-LCD | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 secs | 30 secs |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 secs | 1/8000 secs |
Continuous shooting speed | 6.0 frames per sec | 5.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash options | Auto FP High-speed sync, front-curtain sync, rear-curtain sync, redeye reduction, | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
Hot shoe | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/250 secs | 1/180 secs |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | - | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Max video resolution | None | 1280x720 |
Video format | - | Motion JPEG |
Mic jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Optional | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Optional | None |
Physical | ||
Environmental seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 760 gr (1.68 lb) | 750 gr (1.65 lb) |
Dimensions | 144 x 110 x 67mm (5.7" x 4.3" x 2.6") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | 89 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth rating | 24.6 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | 13.1 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light rating | 3279 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 1400 images | 980 images |
Battery form | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | EN-EL14,EN-EL14a | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10, or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Storage media | SD/SDHC/SDXC card | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | One | One |
Cost at launch | $2,747 | $599 |