Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7

Its time to look a bit more closely at the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both of them are offered by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the image resolutions of the K-1 (36MP) and K-7 (15MP) and the K-1 (Full frame) and K-7 (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The K-1 was introduced 6 years after the K-7 which is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before we go in to a step-by-step comparison, below is a quick highlight of how the K-1 grades vs the K-7 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Here is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-7. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-1 Gallery and Pentax K-7 Gallery.

If you are planning to travel with your camera frequently, you'll have to take into account its weight and volume. The Pentax K-1 features physical dimensions of 137mm x 110mm x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") accompanied by a weight of 1010 grams (2.23 lbs) while the Pentax K-7 has sizing of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

Check the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-7 in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Take into consideration, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view dimension comparison of the K-1 vs the K-7.

Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and K-7 is 55 and 60 respectively.

Sometimes, its tough to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specifications. The pic underneath will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-1 and K-7.

To sum up, both cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The K-1 using its bigger sensor will make shooting shallow DOF easier and the Pentax K-1 will deliver greater detail using its extra 21MP. Higher resolution will also enable you to crop pictures far more aggressively. The fresher K-1 is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.