Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
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- 46MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Tilting Screen
- ISO 64 - 25600 (Boost to 102400)
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 3840 x 2160 video
- Nikon Z Mount
- 705g - 134 x 101 x 70mm
- Introduced October 2020
- Superseded the Nikon Z7
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- 12MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 200 - 12800 (Expand to 25600)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
- Released March 2011
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Overview
Lets look closer at the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-r, one being a Pro Mirrorless and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Nikon and Pentax. There exists a big gap among the sensor resolutions of the Z7 II (46MP) and K-r (12MP) and the Z7 II (Full frame) and K-r (APS-C) boast different sensor dimensions.
Sora from OpenAI releases its first ever music videoThe Z7 II was unveiled 9 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly big gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of these cameras feature different body design with the Nikon Z7 II being a SLR-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.
Before getting right into a complete comparison, here is a short overview of how the Z7 II scores vs the K-r with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Nikon Z7 Mark II and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are viewable at Nikon Z7 II Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon Z7 II over the Pentax K-r
Z7 II | K-r | |||
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Released | October 2020 | March 2011 | More recent by 117 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display | |
Display size | 3.2" | 3" | Larger display (+0.2") | |
Display resolution | 2100k | 921k | Clearer display (+1179k dot) | |
Touch friendly display | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Nikon Z7 II
K-r | Z7 II |
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Common features in the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-r
Z7 II | K-r | |||
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Manual focus | Very accurate focus | |||
Selfie screen | Neither features selfie screen |
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison
For anyone who is intending to lug around your camera often, you'll need to factor its weight and size. The Nikon Z7 II enjoys outside measurements of 134mm x 101mm x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") accompanied by a weight of 705 grams (1.55 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has specifications of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).
Contrast the Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-r in the new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are working with at that time. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the Z7 II versus the K-r.
Taking into consideration dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the Z7 II and K-r is 61 and 67 respectively.
Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison
Typically, it's tough to imagine the contrast in sensor measurements just by looking through a spec sheet. The graphic here will give you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the Z7 II and K-r.
Clearly, both of those cameras feature different megapixels and different sensor measurements. The Z7 II having a larger sensor is going to make getting shallow depth of field simpler and the Nikon Z7 II will provide you with more detail having an extra 34 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The newer Z7 II should have an advantage in sensor tech.
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Nikon Z7 Mark II | Pentax K-r | |
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General Information | ||
Manufacturer | Nikon | Pentax |
Model type | Nikon Z7 Mark II | Pentax K-r |
Class | Pro Mirrorless | Entry-Level DSLR |
Introduced | 2020-10-14 | 2011-03-11 |
Body design | SLR-style mirrorless | Compact SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor Chip | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | BSI-CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 23.9mm | 23.6 x 15.8mm |
Sensor surface area | 858.0mm² | 372.9mm² |
Sensor resolution | 46 megapixels | 12 megapixels |
Anti alias filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 5:4, 3:2 and 16:9 | 3:2 |
Full resolution | 8256 x 5504 | 4288 x 2848 |
Max native ISO | 25600 | 12800 |
Max boosted ISO | 102400 | 25600 |
Minimum native ISO | 64 | 200 |
RAW pictures | ||
Minimum boosted ISO | 32 | 100 |
Autofocusing | ||
Manual focusing | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Total focus points | 493 | 11 |
Cross type focus points | - | 9 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount type | Nikon Z | Pentax KAF2 |
Total lenses | 15 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Range of screen | Tilting | Fixed Type |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | 3" |
Resolution of screen | 2,100k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT LCD monitor |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Electronic | Optical (pentamirror) |
Viewfinder resolution | 3,690k dot | - |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 96 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.8x | 0.57x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Continuous shooting speed | 10.0 frames/s | 6.0 frames/s |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Integrated flash | ||
Flash distance | no built-in flash | 12.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash options | Front-curtain sync, slow sync, rear-curtain sync, red-eye reduction, red-eye reduction with slow sync, slow rear-curtain sync, off | Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Highest flash sync | 1/200 seconds | 1/180 seconds |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Supported video resolutions | 3840 x 2160 @ 60p / 144 Mbps, MOV, H.264, Linear PCM | 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps) |
Max video resolution | 3840x2160 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | Yes | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proofing | ||
Dust proofing | ||
Shock proofing | ||
Crush proofing | ||
Freeze proofing | ||
Weight | 705 grams (1.55 pounds) | 598 grams (1.32 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 134 x 101 x 70mm (5.3" x 4.0" x 2.8") | 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around rating | not tested | 72 |
DXO Color Depth rating | not tested | 22.9 |
DXO Dynamic range rating | not tested | 12.4 |
DXO Low light rating | not tested | 755 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 420 shots | 470 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery ID | - | D-LI109,4 x AA |
Self timer | Yes (2, 5, 10 or 20 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Storage media | CFexpress (Type B), XQD, SD (UHS-II) | SD/SDHC |
Storage slots | Dual | Single |
Price at launch | $2,997 | $1,100 |