Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-S1

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.

Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 & Pentax K-S1. The complete galleries are available at Pentax K-7 Gallery & Pentax K-S1 Gallery.

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.

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

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.