Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-5 comparison
Head-to-head camera performance analysis
Pentax K-7
54
75 out of 140
Pentax K-5 wins
Pentax K-5
64
90 out of 140
Quick Spec Comparison
| Specification | Pentax K-7 | Pentax K-5 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Size | APS-C (23.4 x 15.6 mm) | APS-C (23.7 x 15.7 mm) |
| ISO Range | 100 - 2000 | 80 - 12800 |
| Storage Slots | 1 | 1 |
| Weather Sealing | Yes | Yes |
| Lens Mount | Pentax KAF2 | Pentax KAF2 |
Pentax K-7 vs Pentax K-5
Image Quality (DXO Overall)
Pentax K-7: 6/10Pentax K-5: 8/10
6
8
6182
Pentax K-5 leads by 2 points
Resolution
Pentax K-7: 4/10Pentax K-5: 5/10
4
5
1516
Pentax K-5 leads by 1 point
Low Light Performance
Pentax K-7: 1/10Pentax K-5: 3/10
1
3
ISO 536ISO 1162
Pentax K-5 leads by 2 points
Max ISO Score
Pentax K-7: 3/10Pentax K-5: 6/10
3
6
ISO 2000ISO 12800
Pentax K-5 leads by 3 points
Dynamic Range
Pentax K-7: 7/10Pentax K-5: 10/10
7
10
10.6 EV14.1 EV
Pentax K-5 leads by 3 points
Autofocus System
Pentax K-7: 6/10Pentax K-5: 6/10
6
6
11 points11 points
Video Capabilities
Pentax K-7: 3/10Pentax K-5: 7/10
3
7
1280 x 7201920 x 1080
Pentax K-5 leads by 4 points
Burst Speed
Pentax K-7: 5/10Pentax K-5: 5/10
5
5
57
Battery Life
Pentax K-7: 8/10Pentax K-5: 8/10
8
8
980980
Viewfinder Quality
Pentax K-7: 5/10Pentax K-5: 5/10
5
5
no electronic viewfinderno electronic viewfinder
Portability
Pentax K-7: 9/10Pentax K-5: 9/10
9
9
750740
Lens Ecosystem
Pentax K-7: 6/10Pentax K-5: 6/10
6
6
163 lenses163 lenses
Value for Money
Pentax K-7: 10/10Pentax K-5: 10/10
10
10
$108$238
Durability
Pentax K-7: 2/10Pentax K-5: 2/10
2
2
22
Comparison Summary
Equal performance
Tied Categories
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