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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP

Portability
60
Imaging
55
Features
69
Overall
60
Pentax K-7 front
 
Pentax KP front
Portability
61
Imaging
68
Features
76
Overall
71

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Key Specs

Pentax K-7
(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
Pentax KP
(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
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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).

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The 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.

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Reasons to pick Pentax K-7 over the Pentax KP

 K-7 KP 

Reasons to pick Pentax KP over the Pentax K-7

 KP K-7 
AnnouncedJanuary 2017October 2009More recent by 89 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display

Common features in the Pentax K-7 and Pentax KP

 K-7 KP 
Focus manually Very accurate focus
Display size3"3"Same display size
Display resolution921k921kSame 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).

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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.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP size comparison

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 top view buttons comparison

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.

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP sensor size comparison

Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Screen and ViewFinder

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

Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Pentax K-7 Portrait photography information
Pentax KP Portrait photography information
73
you can focus manually
good megapixels (15MP)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
comes with face detect focusing
saves RAW formats
80
has manual focus
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with face detection focusing
exports RAW files
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Street Comparison

Pentax K-7 Street photography info
Pentax KP Street photography info
66
image stabilization (Sensor based)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
screen is fixed
76
tilting screen
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
exports RAW files
weather proof
above average ISO range (819,200)
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Sports Comparison

Pentax K-7 Sports photography highlights
Pentax KP Sports photography highlights
70
high shutter speed (1/8,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
environment proof
supports phase detect AF
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
72
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
silent shutter (1/24,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
comes with tracking autofocus
weather proof
terrible battery power (390 per charge)
does not have phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Pentax K-7 Travel photography features
Pentax KP Travel photography features
65
environment proof
good megapixels (15MP)
built-in flash
display is not selfie friendly
62
weather proof
decent megapixels (24 megapixels)
built-in flash
terrible battery power (390 per charge)
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Landscape Comparison

Pentax K-7 Landscape photography features
Pentax KP Landscape photography features
78
you can focus manually
switch lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
good sized screen (3")
image stabilization (Sensor based)
good megapixels (15 megapixels)
nice sensor size (APS-C)
saves RAW formats
environment proof
78
has manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
screen size is decent (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
decent megapixels (24MP)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
above average ISO range (819,200)
exports RAW files
weather proof
terrible battery power (390 per charge)
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Vlogging Comparison

Pentax K-7 Vlogging advice
Pentax KP Vlogging advice
25
image stabilization (Sensor based)
comes with face detect focusing
display is not selfie friendly
low quality video (1280 x 720 pixels)
doesn't have microphone jack
35
image stabilization (Sensor based 5-axis)
comes with face detection focusing
high quality video (1920 x 1080 pxls)
comes with external mic socket
screen isn't selfie friendly
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Pentax K-7 vs Pentax KP Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Pentax K-7 and Pentax KP
 Pentax K-7Pentax KP
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