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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1

Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Pentax K-S1 front
Portability
69
Imaging
64
Features
70
Overall
66

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(Full Review)
  • 15MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 2000 (Bump to 6400)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/8000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 750g - 131 x 97 x 73mm
  • Launched October 2009
  • Later Model is Pentax K-5
Pentax K-S1
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 100 - 51200
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • No Anti-Alias Filter
  • 1/6000s Maximum Shutter
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 558g - 121 x 93 x 70mm
  • Revealed August 2014
  • Renewed by Pentax K-S2
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 Overview

Here is a detailed review of the Pentax K-7 versus Pentax K-S1, both Advanced DSLR cameras and both are sold by Pentax. There exists a large gap among the image resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and K-S1 (20MP) but they use the same exact sensor measurements (APS-C).

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The K-7 was released 5 years earlier than the K-S1 and that is a fairly serious difference as far as camera technology is concerned. Both of the cameras offer the identical body type (Mid-size SLR).

Before getting through a more detailed comparison, below is a quick overview of how the K-7 scores versus the K-S1 in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax K-S1

 K-7 K-S1 

Reasons to pick Pentax K-S1 over the Pentax K-7

 K-S1 K-7 
RevealedAugust 2014October 2009Fresher by 59 months

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax K-S1

 K-7 K-S1 
Focus manually More accurate focusing
Display typeFixed Fixed Fixed display
Display sizing3"3"Equivalent display measurements
Display resolution921k921kIdentical display resolution
Selfie screen Missing selfie screen
Touch friendly display Missing Touch friendly display

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 Physical Comparison

For anybody who is aiming to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to take into account its weight and size. The Pentax K-7 enjoys exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") and a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Pentax K-S1 has specifications of 121mm x 93mm x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8") with a weight of 558 grams (1.23 lbs).

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Bear in mind, the weight of an ILC will differ dependant on the lens you have at that moment. Below is the front view dimensions comparison of the K-7 versus the K-S1.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability grade of the K-7 and K-S1 is 60 and 69 respectively.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 top view buttons comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it is hard to imagine the contrast in sensor sizing merely by researching a spec sheet. The graphic here should offer you a greater sense of the sensor sizes in the K-7 and K-S1.

Clearly, both of those cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different MP. You can anticipate the Pentax K-S1 to provide you with greater detail as a result of its extra 5MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older K-7 will be disadvantaged in sensor tech.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and ViewFinder

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
Photography Glossary

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-7 Portrait photography information
Pentax K-S1 Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
features face detect focusing
delivers RAW formats
78
focusing manually
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focus
delivers RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 Street photography information
Pentax K-S1 Street photography information
66
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
no moving screen
73
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW files
lighter than competitors (558g)
very good ISO range (51,200)
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Sports photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Sports photography camera
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
weather sealing
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
69
maximum shutter speed is high (1/6,000 seconds)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
has phase detect auto focus
max fps very slow (5.4 frames per second)
bad battery life (410 shots)
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-7 Travel photography info
Pentax K-S1 Travel photography info
65
weather sealing
decent sensor resolution (15MP)
has built in flash
does not contain selfie friendly screen
60
lighter than competitors (558 grams)
MP count decent (20 megapixels)
built-in flash
missing Time Lapse mode
bad battery life (410 shots)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-S1 as a Landscape photography camera
78
you can focus manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is good (3 inches)
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
decent sensor resolution (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
weather sealing
73
focusing manually
swap lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
decent sized screen (3")
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
MP count decent (20MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
very good ISO range (51,200)
delivers RAW files
bad battery life (410 shots)
missing Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
Pentax K-S1 Vlogging advice
25
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
features face detect focusing
does not contain selfie friendly screen
video quality not great (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing mic jack
33
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detection focus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
lighter than competitors (558g)
screen isn't selfie friendly
missing external mic port
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Pentax K-S1
 Pentax K-7Pentax K-S1
General Information
Make Pentax Pentax
Model Pentax K-7 Pentax K-S1
Class Advanced DSLR Advanced DSLR
Launched 2009-10-02 2014-08-27
Body design Mid-size SLR Mid-size SLR
Sensor Information
Powered by Prime II Prime MII
Sensor type CMOS CMOS
Sensor size APS-C APS-C
Sensor dimensions 23.4 x 15.6mm 23.5 x 15.6mm
Sensor area 365.0mm² 366.6mm²
Sensor resolution 15MP 20MP
Anti aliasing filter
Aspect ratio 3:2 3:2
Max resolution 4672 x 3104 5472 x 3648
Max native ISO 2000 51200
Max enhanced ISO 6400 -
Min native ISO 100 100
RAW data
Autofocusing
Manual focus
Touch focus
Autofocus continuous
Single autofocus
Autofocus tracking
Selective autofocus
Center weighted autofocus
Multi area autofocus
Autofocus live view
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Number of focus points 11 11
Lens
Lens mounting type Pentax KAF2 Pentax KAF2
Number of lenses 151 151
Crop factor 1.5 1.5
Screen
Screen type Fixed Type Fixed Type
Screen sizing 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 921k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch functionality
Screen technology TFT color LCD with AR coating -
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Optical (pentaprism) Optical (pentaprism)
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 100 percent
Viewfinder magnification 0.61x 0.64x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 30s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/8000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 5.0 frames per second 5.4 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manually set exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash range 13.00 m 10.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless Auto, auto + redeye, on, on + redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
White balance bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/180s -
Exposure
Multisegment exposure
Average exposure
Spot exposure
Partial exposure
AF area exposure
Center weighted exposure
Video features
Video resolutions 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 1536 x 1024 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30 fps), 320 x 240 (30 fps) 1920 x 1080 (30,25,24 fps), 1280 x 720 (60,50 fps)
Max video resolution 1280x720 1920x1080
Video format Motion JPEG H.264
Mic jack
Headphone jack
Connectivity
Wireless None Eye-Fi Connected
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environment seal
Water proof
Dust proof
Shock proof
Crush proof
Freeze proof
Weight 750g (1.65 lb) 558g (1.23 lb)
Dimensions 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") 121 x 93 x 70mm (4.8" x 3.7" x 2.8")
DXO scores
DXO Overall score 61 78
DXO Color Depth score 22.6 23.5
DXO Dynamic range score 10.6 13.0
DXO Low light score 536 1061
Other
Battery life 980 photos 410 photos
Type of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery model D-LI90 D-LI109
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 sec) Yes ( 2 or 12 seconds)
Time lapse recording
Type of storage SD/SDHC/MMC SD/SDHC/SDXC
Storage slots One One
Launch price $599 $339