Pentax K-5 vs Pentax K-7

Let's examine more closely at the Pentax K-5 and Pentax K-7, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and both are produced by Pentax. The sensor resolution of the K-5 (16MP) and the K-7 (15MP) is very similar and they possess the exact same sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-5 was launched 15 months later than the K-7 making the cameras a generation apart from each other. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before diving through a more detailed comparison, below is a brief overview of how the K-5 matches up vs the K-7 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Pentax K-5 & Pentax K-7. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-5 Gallery & Pentax K-7 Gallery.

For anyone who is going to carry your camera often, you need to factor its weight and proportions. The Pentax K-5 has external measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 740 grams (1.63 lbs) and the Pentax K-7 has measurements of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs).

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Always remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you have attached at that moment. Underneath is the front view physical size comparison of the K-5 vs the K-7.

Looking at size and weight, the portability score of the K-5 and K-7 is 60 and 60 respectively.

Oftentimes, its difficult to visualize the contrast between sensor sizing merely by going over technical specs. The photograph below should provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the K-5 and K-7.

As you have seen, both of these cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements but different megapixels. You can expect to see the Pentax K-5 to offer you extra detail utilizing its extra 1 Megapixels. Greater resolution will also let you crop pics much more aggressively. The newer K-5 provides a benefit in sensor innovation.