Pentax K-7 vs Sony A560

In this article, we will be comparing the Pentax K-7 and Sony A560, one being a Advanced DSLR and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the A560 (14MP) is relatively comparable and they enjoy the same exact sensor sizing (APS-C).

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The K-7 was manufactured 10 months earlier than the A560 so they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras offer different body type with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony A560 being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting straight into a step-by-step comparison, below is a short overview of how the K-7 grades vs the A560 for portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Pentax K-7 and Sony Alpha DSLR-A560. The entire galleries are provided at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony A560 Gallery.

For those who are intending to carry your camera often, you should think about its weight and dimensions. The Pentax K-7 comes with external measurements 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 Sony A560 has dimensions of 137mm x 104mm x 84mm (5.4" x 4.1" x 3.3") accompanied by a weight of 599 grams (1.32 lbs).

Examine the Pentax K-7 and Sony A560 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Always remember, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary depending on the lens you have attached at that moment. Below is the front view scale comparison of the K-7 and the A560.

Using dimensions and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and A560 is 60 and 64 respectively.

Normally, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor sizing just by checking out technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a far better sense of the sensor sizing in the K-7 and A560.

As you can tell, both of the cameras enjoy the same exact sensor sizing albeit different megapixels. You should count on the Pentax K-7 to produce extra detail due to its extra 1 Megapixels. Higher resolution will enable you to crop shots far more aggressively. The older K-7 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.