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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r

Portability
61
Imaging
80
Features
92
Overall
84
Nikon Z7 Mark II front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Nikon Z7 II
(Full Review)
  • 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  • Superseded the Nikon Z7
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 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
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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.

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The 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.

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

 Z7 II K-r 
ReleasedOctober 2020March 2011More recent by 117 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display size3.2"3"Larger display (+0.2")
Display resolution2100k921kClearer display (+1179k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

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

 K-r Z7 II 

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

 Z7 II K-r 
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. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Portrait photography highlights
Pentax K-r Portrait photography highlights
88
has manual focus
great resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides face detect focus
exports RAW files
63
manual focus
decent sensor size (APS-C)
offers face detect autofocus
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Street photography information
Pentax K-r Street photography information
79
screen tilts up and down
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
large sensor size (Full frame)
exports RAW files
comes with touch to focus
weather proofing
very good high ISO (25,600)
67
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Sports photography factors
Pentax K-r Sports photography factors
90
high shutter speed (1/8,000 seconds)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46 megapixels)
large sensor size (Full frame)
provides tracking focus
weather proofing
comes with phase detect auto focus
55
high shutter speed (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
comes with phase detect autofocus
painfully slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
sensor resolution not great (12 megapixels)
not so great battery power (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Travel photography factors
Pentax K-r Travel photography factors
72
weather proofing
supports bluetooth
comes with touch to focus
great resolution (46 megapixels)
display isn't selfie friendly
47
built-in flash
not so great battery power (470 CIPA)
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Landscape photography information
Pentax K-r Landscape photography information
88
has manual focus
switch lenses (Nikon Z mount)
screen is a good size (3.2")
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
great resolution (46MP)
large sensor size (Full frame)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good high ISO (25,600)
exports RAW files
weather proofing
has double storage slots
65
manual focus
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor size (APS-C)
exports RAW formats
sensor resolution not great (12MP)
not so great battery power (470 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Nikon Z7 II Vlogging details
Pentax K-r Vlogging details
36
built-in touchscreen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
provides face detect focus
good video quality (3840 x 2160 pixels)
does have mic port
display isn't selfie friendly
26
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
offers face detect autofocus
doesn't feature selfie friendly screen
video res low (1280 x 720 pxls)
no microphone port
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Nikon Z7 II vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Nikon Z7 II and Pentax K-r
 Nikon Z7 Mark IIPentax K-r
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