Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Key Specs
(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
- Announced October 2009
- Replacement is Pentax K-5
(Full Review)
- 24MP - APS-C Sensor
- 3" Tilting Display
- ISO 100 - 819200
- Sensor based 5-axis Image Stabilization
- 1/6000s Max Shutter
- 1920 x 1080 video
- Pentax KAF2 Mount
- 703g - 132 x 101 x 76mm
- Announced January 2017
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Overview
Its time to look a little more closely at the Pentax K-7 and Pentax KP, both Advanced DSLR digital cameras and they are both offered by Pentax. There exists a crucial gap between the sensor resolutions of the K-7 (15MP) and KP (24MP) but both cameras provide the identical sensor size (APS-C).
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created ImagesThe K-7 was announced 8 years prior to the KP and that is quite a serious gap as far as technology is concerned. Both of these cameras feature the same body design (Mid-size SLR).
Before going straight to a in-depth comparison, here is a quick overview of how the K-7 grades vs the KP with regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Gallery
Below is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 and Pentax KP. The whole galleries are provided at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Pentax KP Gallery.
Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax KP
K-7 | KP |
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Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K-7
KP | K-7 | |||
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Announced | January 2017 | October 2009 | More recent by 89 months | |
Display type | Tilting | Fixed | Tilting display |
Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax KP
K-7 | KP | |||
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Focus manually | Very accurate focus | |||
Display size | 3" | 3" | Same display size | |
Display resolution | 921k | 921k | Same display resolution | |
Selfie screen | Neither provides selfie screen | |||
Touch friendly display | Neither provides Touch friendly display |
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Physical Comparison
For anyone who is looking to lug around your camera regularly, you need to consider its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 provides outside dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") having a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Pentax KP has dimensions of 132mm x 101mm x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") along with a weight of 703 grams (1.55 lbs).
Check the Pentax K-7 and Pentax KP in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you are employing during that time. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the K-7 and the KP.
Taking into account dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the K-7 and KP is 60 and 61 respectively.
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Sensor Comparison
Normally, it's hard to visualize the contrast between sensor measurements only by reading through specs. The visual below may provide you a far better sense of the sensor dimensions in the K-7 and KP.
As you can plainly see, both the cameras come with the identical sensor size but different megapixels. You should anticipate the Pentax KP to give extra detail with its extra 9 Megapixels. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop images a good deal more aggressively. The older K-7 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Specifications
Pentax K-7 | Pentax KP | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Pentax | Pentax |
Model | Pentax K-7 | Pentax KP |
Category | Advanced DSLR | Advanced DSLR |
Announced | 2009-10-02 | 2017-01-26 |
Physical type | Mid-size SLR | Mid-size SLR |
Sensor Information | ||
Powered by | Prime II | PRIME IV |
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | APS-C | APS-C |
Sensor dimensions | 23.4 x 15.6mm | 23.5 x 15.6mm |
Sensor surface area | 365.0mm² | 366.6mm² |
Sensor resolution | 15 megapixel | 24 megapixel |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 3:2 | 3:2 |
Maximum resolution | 4672 x 3104 | 6016 x 4000 |
Maximum native ISO | 2000 | 819200 |
Maximum boosted ISO | 6400 | - |
Min native ISO | 100 | 100 |
RAW files | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch to focus | ||
Autofocus continuous | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Autofocus selectice | ||
Center weighted autofocus | ||
Multi area autofocus | ||
Live view autofocus | ||
Face detection autofocus | ||
Contract detection autofocus | ||
Phase detection autofocus | ||
Number of focus points | 11 | 27 |
Cross focus points | - | 25 |
Lens | ||
Lens mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Number of lenses | 151 | 151 |
Crop factor | 1.5 | 1.5 |
Screen | ||
Screen type | Fixed Type | Tilting |
Screen sizing | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Resolution of screen | 921k dots | 921k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch capability | ||
Screen technology | TFT color LCD with AR coating | - |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder type | Optical (pentaprism) | Optical (pentaprism) |
Viewfinder coverage | 100 percent | 100 percent |
Viewfinder magnification | 0.61x | 0.63x |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 30 seconds | 30 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/8000 seconds | 1/6000 seconds |
Highest silent shutter speed | - | 1/24000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 5.0 frames per sec | 7.0 frames per sec |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manual mode | ||
Exposure compensation | Yes | Yes |
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Built-in flash | ||
Flash range | 13.00 m | 6.00 m (at ISO 100) |
Flash settings | Auto, On, Off, Red-eye, Slow Sync, Rear Curtain, Wireless | Auto, auto w/redeye reduction, flash on w/redeye reduction, slow sync, trailing curtain sync, manual, wireless |
External flash | ||
AEB | ||
WB bracketing | ||
Highest flash synchronize | 1/180 seconds | - |
Exposure | ||
Multisegment | ||
Average | ||
Spot | ||
Partial | ||
AF area | ||
Center weighted | ||
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 (60i, 30p) |
Maximum video resolution | 1280x720 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | Motion JPEG | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | None | Built-In |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | None | Optional |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 750 grams (1.65 pounds) | 703 grams (1.55 pounds) |
Physical dimensions | 131 x 97 x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") | 132 x 101 x 76mm (5.2" x 4.0" x 3.0") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | 61 | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | 22.6 | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | 10.6 | not tested |
DXO Low light score | 536 | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 980 photos | 390 photos |
Style of battery | Battery Pack | Battery Pack |
Battery model | D-LI90 | D-LI109 |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 sec) | Yes (2 or 12 secs) |
Time lapse shooting | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/MMC | SD/SDHC/SDXC (UHS-I supported) |
Card slots | Single | Single |
Cost at launch | $599 | $747 |