Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7
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![Pentax K-1 front Pentax K-1 front](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/cameras/gallery/medium/Pentax-K-1/Pentax-K-1-front.jpg)
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 36MP - Full frame Sensor
- 3.2" Fully Articulated Screen
- ISO 100 - 204800
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- No Anti-Alias Filter
- 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 1010g - 137 x 110 x 86mm
- Revealed February 2016
- Renewed by Pentax K-1 II
(Full Review)
- 15MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 100 - 2000 (Push to 6400)
- Sensor based Image Stabilization
- 1/8000s Max Shutter
- 1280 x 720 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
- Released October 2009
- Refreshed by Pentax K-5
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Overview
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.
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Gallery
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.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-1 over the Pentax K-7
K-1 | K-7 | |||
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Released | February 2016 | ![]() | October 2009 | Newer by 78 months |
Screen type | Fully Articulated | ![]() | Fixed | Fully Articulating screen |
Screen sizing | 3.2" | ![]() | 3" | Bigger screen (+0.2") |
Screen resolution | 1037k | ![]() | 921k | Clearer screen (+116k dot) |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax K-1
K-7 | K-1 |
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Common features in the Pentax K-1 and Pentax K-7
K-1 | K-7 | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Dial precise focus | ||
Selfie screen | ![]() | Neither includes selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | No Touch screen |
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Physical Comparison
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.![Camera Size Comparison with Lenses Camera Size Comparison with Lenses](https://pxlmag.com/db/assets/camera-size-comparison-animation.gif)
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.
![Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-1-vs-Pentax-K-7-size-comparison.jpg)
Factoring in dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-1 and K-7 is 55 and 60 respectively.
![Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 top view buttons comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-1-vs-Pentax-K-7-top-view-buttons-comparison.jpg)
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Sensor Comparison
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.
![Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 sensor size comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/sensor-compare/Pentax-K-1-vs-Pentax-K-7-sensor-size-comparison.png)
Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and ViewFinder
![Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Screen and Viewfinder comparison](https://pxlmag.com/db/images/camera-compare/Pentax-K-1-vs-Pentax-K-7-screen-back-comparison.jpg)
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Photography Type Scores
Portrait Comparison
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Street Comparison
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Sports Comparison
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Travel Comparison
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Landscape Comparison
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Vlogging Comparison
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Pentax K-1 vs Pentax K-7 Specifications
Pentax K-1 | Pentax K-7 | |
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General Information | ||
Company | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-1 | Pentax K-7 |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Revealed | 2016-02-17 | 2009-10-02 |
Body design | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Processor | - | Prime II |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | Full frame | APS-C |
Sensor measurements | 35.9 x 24mm | 23.4 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 861.6mm² | 365.0mm² |
Sensor resolution | 36MP | 15MP |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Highest Possible resolution | 7360 x 4912 | 4672 x 3104 |
Maximum native ISO | 204800 | 2000 |
Maximum enhanced ISO | - | 6400 |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW pictures | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 33 | 11 |
Cross focus points | 25 | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Available lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fully Articulated | Fixed Type |
Screen size | 3.2 inches | 3 inches |
Screen resolution | 1,037k dot | 921k dot |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch functionality | ||
Screen tech | - | TFT color LCD with AR coating |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.7x | 0.61x |
Features | ||
Minimum shutter speed | 30s | 30s |
Fastest shutter speed | 1/8000s | 1/8000s |
Continuous shutter speed | 4.4fps | 5.0fps |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Expose Manually | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Change white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | no built-in flash | 13.00 m |
Flash modes | Auto Flash Discharge, Auto Flash + Red-eye Reduction, Flash On, Flash On + Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Slow-speed Sync + Red-eye, P-TTL, Trailing Curtain Sync, Contrast-control-sync, High-speed sync, Wireless sync | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless |
External flash | ||
AE bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Fastest flash sync | 1/200s | 1/180s |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i, 50i, 30p, 25p, 24p), 1280 x 720 (60p, 50p) | 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) |
Maximum video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1280x720 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | Motion JPEG |
Microphone jack | ||
Headphone jack | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | Built-in | None |
Physical | ||
Environment seal | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 1010g (2.23 lbs) | 750g (1.65 lbs) |
Dimensions | 137 x 110 x 86mm (5.4" x 4.3" x 3.4") | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO Overall score | 96 | 61 |
DXO Color Depth score | 25.4 | 22.6 |
DXO Dynamic range score | 14.6 | 10.6 |
DXO Low light score | 3280 | 536 |
Other | ||
Battery life | 760 shots | 980 shots |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI90 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) | Yes (2 or 10 sec) |
Time lapse feature | ||
Type of storage | Dual SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I) | SD/SDHC/MMC |
Storage slots | 2 | One |
Cost at release | $1,499 | $599 |