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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7

Portability
61
Imaging
81
Features
92
Overall
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Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-7 front
Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 46MP - Full frame Sensor
  • 3.2" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 64 - 25600 (Increase to 102400)
  • Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • Nikon Z Mount
  • 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
  • Announced October 2020
  • Succeeded the Nikon Z7
Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Raise to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • New Model is Pentax K-5
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 Overview

In this write-up, we are reviewing the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-7, one is a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Advanced DSLR by competitors Nikon and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference between the resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) come with different sensor size.

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The Z7 II was brought out 11 years after the K-7 which is quite a large gap as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera.

Before we go through a thorough comparison, below is a brief overview of how the Z7 II grades vs the K-7 with respect to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-7

 Z7 II K-7 
LaunchedOctober 2020October 2009Newer by 135 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display sizing3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Nikon Z7 II

 K-7 Z7 II 

Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-7

 Z7 II K-7 
Manual focus More accurate focusing
Selfie screen Neither features selfie screen

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison

If you are going to travel with your camera frequently, you need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys physical dimensions of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") with a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Compare the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-7 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilizing during that time. Here is the front view measurements comparison of the Z7 II vs the K-7.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 size comparison

Using size and weight, the portability grade of the Z7 II and K-7 is 61 and 60 respectively.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison

Generally, it is very hard to picture the difference between sensor dimensions simply by looking at technical specs. The pic here might offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizes in the Z7 II and K-7.

As you can tell, both cameras offer different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The Z7 II because of its larger sensor is going to make getting shallow DOF simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will give you greater detail having its extra 31 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop images a little more aggressively. The more modern Z7 II should have an edge in sensor innovation.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-7 Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has face detect focus
delivers RAW formats
73
focusing manually
MP count decent (15MP)
good sensor size (APS-C)
includes face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography advice
Pentax K-7 Street photography advice
79
tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
delivers RAW formats
features focus by touch
weather proofing
above average ISO range (25,600)
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
no articulating screen
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Sports Comparison

Sports photography with Nikon Z7 II
Sports photography with Pentax K-7
90
great max shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46 megapixels)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
has tracking focus
weather proofing
supports phase detect auto focus
70
great max shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
sensor has phase detect autofocus
very slow continuous shooting (5.0 frames/s)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography features
Pentax K-7 Travel photography features
72
weather proofing
connects via bluetooth
features focus by touch
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
does not posses selfie friendly display
65
weather sealing
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
flash built-in
screen is not selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
88
has manual focus
interchangeable lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen size is good (3.2")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
resolution is fantastic (46MP)
sensor size is big (Full frame)
does not have anti aliasing filter
above average ISO range (25,600)
delivers RAW formats
weather proofing
two card slots
78
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
nice screen size (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (15 megapixels)
good sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
weather sealing
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging info
Pentax K-7 Vlogging info
36
touch screen
built in image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
has face detect focus
video resolution high (3840 x 2160 pxls)
comes with microphone socket
does not posses selfie friendly display
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
includes face detect autofocus
screen is not selfie friendly
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pxls)
doesn't have mic port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-7 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-7
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K-7
General Information
Make Nikon Pentax
Model type Nikon Z7 Mark II Pentax K-7
Type Pro Mirrorless Advanced DSLR
Announced 2020-10-14 2009-10-02
Body design SLR-style mirrorless Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Processor Chip - Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size Full frame APS-C
Sensor dimensions 35.9 x 23.9mm 23.4 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 858.0mm² 365.0mm²
Sensor resolution 46 megapixels 15 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Maximum resolution 8256 x 5504 4672 x 3104
Maximum native ISO 25600 2000
Maximum boosted ISO 102400 6400
Min native ISO 64 100
RAW pictures
Min boosted ISO 32 -
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch focus
Continuous autofocus
Single autofocus
Tracking autofocus
Selective autofocus
Autofocus center weighted
Autofocus multi area
Autofocus live view
Face detection autofocus
Contract detection autofocus
Phase detection autofocus
Total focus points 493 11
Lens
Lens mount type Nikon Z Pentax KAF2
Total lenses 15 151
Crop factor 1 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen diagonal 3.2 inches 3 inches
Resolution of screen 2,100k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen technology - TFT color LCD with AR coating
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder resolution 3,690k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.8x 0.61x
Features
Slowest shutter speed 30 seconds 30 seconds
Maximum shutter speed 1/8000 seconds 1/8000 seconds
Continuous shooting speed 10.0 frames/s 5.0 frames/s
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Integrated flash
Flash distance no built-in flash 13.00 m
Flash modes Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless
Hot shoe
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Maximum flash sync 1/200 seconds 1/180 seconds
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps)
Maximum video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environment seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 705 grams (1.55 lbs) 750 grams (1.65 lbs)
Dimensions 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested 61
DXO Color Depth rating not tested 22.6
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested 10.6
DXO Low light rating not tested 536
Other
Battery life 420 photographs 980 photographs
Battery form Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID - D-LI90
Self timer Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) SD/SDHC/MMC
Storage slots Two Single
Cost at launch $2,997 $599