Pentax K-7 vs Sony NEX-5

Below is a extensive comparison of the Pentax K-7 vs Sony NEX-5, one being a Advanced DSLR and the other is a Entry-Level Mirrorless by brands Pentax and Sony. The sensor resolution of the K-7 (15MP) and the NEX-5 (14MP) is fairly similar and both cameras posses the same sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The K-7 was introduced 8 months before the NEX-5 which means that they are both of a similar generation. Both of the cameras have different body design with the Pentax K-7 being a Mid-size SLR camera and the Sony NEX-5 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera.

Before going into a thorough comparison, here is a short view of how the K-7 scores vs the NEX-5 in regards to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

Here is a sample of the gallery pictures for Pentax K-7 and Sony Alpha NEX-5. The whole galleries are viewable at Pentax K-7 Gallery and Sony NEX-5 Gallery.

For anybody who is aiming to lug around your camera frequently, you are going to need to factor in its weight and volume. The Pentax K-7 has got exterior dimensions of 131mm x 97mm x 73mm (5.2" x 3.8" x 2.9") along with a weight of 750 grams (1.65 lbs) and the Sony NEX-5 has sizing of 111mm x 59mm x 38mm (4.4" x 2.3" x 1.5") along with a weight of 287 grams (0.63 lbs).

Look at the Pentax K-7 vs Sony NEX-5 in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you choose during that time. The following is a front view sizing comparison of the K-7 against the NEX-5.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the K-7 and NEX-5 is 60 and 89 respectively.

Generally, it's hard to picture the contrast between sensor measurements purely by going over specifications. The photograph underneath might give you a far better sense of the sensor sizes in the K-7 and NEX-5.

To sum up, the two cameras have the same sensor dimensions but different MP. You should anticipate the Pentax K-7 to deliver greater detail using its extra 1MP. Greater resolution can also enable you to crop images a bit more aggressively. The older K-7 is going to be disadvantaged in sensor technology.