Pentax K-1 II vs Pentax K-7

Its time to look more in depth at the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both of them are built by Pentax. There exists a sizable gap among the resolutions of the K-1 II (36MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the K-1 II (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) offer totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 II was unveiled 8 years later than the K-7 and that is a fairly significant difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Each of the cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).

Before delving right into a comprehensive comparison, here is a short summary of how the K-1 II scores against the K-7 in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-1 Mark II & Pentax K-7. The full galleries are provided at Pentax K-1 II Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you're aiming to carry your camera, you will want to consider its weight and measurements. The Pentax K-1 II has got exterior dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") with a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has proportions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") accompanied by a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Analyze the Pentax K-1 II and Pentax K-7 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into account, the weight of an ILC will vary based on the lens you have attached during that time. The following is a front view size comparison of the K-1 II compared to the K-7.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-1 II and K-7 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Normally, it is tough to visualise the contrast in sensor sizing purely by looking through specifications. The photograph here will provide you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 II and K-7.

Plainly, the two cameras feature different resolutions and different sensor sizing. The K-1 II having a larger sensor will make achieving bokeh less difficult and the Pentax K-1 II will provide you with extra detail having an extra 21MP. Greater resolution can also make it easier to crop images way more aggressively. The newer K-1 II is going to have an edge in sensor tech.