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| Predecessor: |
Pentax K20D
K20D vs K-7 |
Panasonic LX5
LX5 vs LX7 |
| Successor: |
Pentax K-5
K-7 vs K-5 |
Panasonic LX10
LX7 vs LX10 |
| General | ||
| Model Number: | K-7 | LX7 |
| Alternate Model Number(s): | ||
| Camera Format: | Pro SLR | Compact |
| Currently Manufactured: | No | No |
| Retail Price: | $1299.95 | $499.99 |
| Street Price: | $297.00 | |
| Date Available: | 2009-07-15 | 2012-08-01 |
| Tripod Mount: | Yes | Yes |
| Weight: |
26.7 oz
(758 g)
includes batteries |
10.5 oz
(297 g)
includes batteries |
| Size: |
5.1 x
3.8 x
2.9 in. (130 x 97 x 74 mm) |
4.4 x
2.6 x
1.8 in. (111 x 67 x 46 mm) |
| Waterproof: | No | No |
| Waterproof Depth: | n/a | n/a |
| Image Sensor | ||
| Sensor Type: | CMOS | CMOS |
| Sensor Manufacturer: | ||
| Effective Megapixels: | 14.6 | 10.1 |
| Sensor Format: | APS-C | 1/1.7 inch |
| Sensor size: | 369.72mm2 (23.7mm x 15.6mm) | 43.32mm2 (7.6mm x 5.7mm) |
| Approximate Pixel Pitch: | 5.07 microns | 1.92 microns |
| Focal Length Multiplier: | 1.5x | n/a |
| Aspect Ratio: | 3:2 | 4:3 |
| Color Filter Type: | RGBG | RGBG |
| Anti Aliasing Filter: | Fixed | |
| Self-Cleaning: | Yes | No |
| Sensor shift image stabilization: | Yes | No |
| On-Sensor Phase Detect: | No | No |
| DxO Sensor Score: | 61 | 50 |
| DxO Color Depth Score (bits): | 22.6 | 20.7 |
| DxO Dynamic Range Score (evs): | 10.6 | 11.7 |
| DxO Maximum Effective ISO Score (iso): | 536 | 147 |
| Image Capture | ||
| Image Resolution: |
4672 x 3104
(14.5 MP,
Other), 3936 x 2624 (10.3 MP, 3:2), 3072 x 2048 (6.3 MP, 3:2), 1728 x 1152 (2.0 MP, 3:2) |
3648 x 2736
(10.0 MP,
4:3), 3072 x 2304 (7.1 MP, 4:3), 2560 x 1920 (4.9 MP, 4:3), 2048 x 1536 (3.1 MP, 4:3), 1600 x 1200 (1.9 MP, 4:3), 640 x 480 (0.3 MP, 4:3), 3776 x 2520 (9.5 MP, 3:2), 3168 x 2112 (6.7 MP, 3:2), 2656 x 1768 (4.7 MP, 3:2), 2112 x 1408 (3.0 MP, 3:2), 2048 x 1360 (2.8 MP, Other), 640 x 424 (0.3 MP, Other), 3968 x 2232 (8.9 MP, 16:9), 3328 x 1872 (6.2 MP, 16:9), 2784 x 1568 (4.4 MP, 16:9), 2208 x 1248 (2.8 MP, Other), 1920 x 1080 (2.1 MP, 16:9), 640 x 360 (0.2 MP, 16:9), 2736 x 2736 (7.5 MP, 1:1), 2304 x 2304 (5.3 MP, 1:1), 1920 x 1920 (3.7 MP, 1:1), 1536 x 1536 (2.4 MP, 1:1), 480 x 480 (0.2 MP, 1:1) |
| Image File Format: | JPEG (EXIF 2.21), RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | JPEG (EXIF 2.3), MPO, RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Continuous-mode frames/second: | 5.2 | 11.1 |
| Video Capture | ||
| Can take movies: | Yes | Yes |
| Movie Resolution: |
1280x720 (30)
1536x1024 (30) 640x416 (30) |
1920x1080 (60p/60i/30p)
1280x720 (60p/30p) 640x480 (30p) 1280x720 (120p) |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
| Composite Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| NTSC/PAL Switchable Video: | Yes | No |
| Video Usable as Viewfinder: | No | |
| HD Video Out: | Yes | Yes |
| HD Video Connection: | HDMI | HDMI |
| Lens & Optics | ||
| Lens Mount: | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) | n/a |
| Lens: | n/a | LEICA DC VARIO-SUMMILUX; 11 elements in 10 groups (5 Aspherical Lenses / 9 Aspherical surfaces / 2 ED Lenses (1 Aspherical ED lens), 1 Nano Surface Coating Lens) |
| Focal Length (35mm equivalent): | 24 - 90mm | |
| Focal Length (actual): | 4.7 - 17.7mm | |
| Zoom Ratio: | 3.80x | |
| Aperture Range: | f/1.4 (wide) / f/2.3 (tele) - f/8 using multistage diaphragm with 3 step ND filter | |
| Integrated ND Filter: | No | Yes |
| Normal Focus Range: |
50 cm to Infinity 19.7 in to Infinity |
|
| Macro Focus Range: |
1 cm to Infinity 0.4 in to Infinity |
|
| Filter Thread: | n/a | n/a |
| Thread Type: | n/a | n/a |
| Optical Image Stabilization: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom: | No | Yes |
| Digital Zoom Values: | n/a | Standard up to 4x, Intelligent Zoom up to 2x |
| Auto Focus | ||
| Auto Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus Type: | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) | Contrast Detect: Face / AF Tracking / Multi (23pt) / 1pt (flexible / scalable) |
| Auto Focus Assist Light? | Yes | Yes |
| Manual Focus: | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | ||
| Viewfinder: | Optical / LCD | No / LCD |
| Viewfinder Type: | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter | Optional EVF in hot shoe (DMW-LVF2) Optional OVF in hot shoe (DMW-VF1) |
| Focus Peaking: | No | No |
| EVF Resolution: | n/a | n/a |
| Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent): | 0.61x | |
| Viewfinder Magnification (nominal/claimed): | 0.92x | |
| Display | ||
| Eye-level Viewfinder: | Yes | No |
| Rear Display: | Yes | Yes |
| Rear Display Size (inches): | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Rear Display Resolution: | 921,000 dots | 920,000 dots |
| Touchscreen: | No | No |
| Articulating Screen: | No | No |
| Tilt Swivel Screen: | No | No |
| Selfie Screen: | No | No |
| Max Playback Zoom: | 32.0x | |
| Top Deck Display: | Yes | No |
| Exposure | ||
| Maximum ISO (native): | 3200 | 6400 |
| Minimum ISO (native): | 100 | 80 |
| ISO Settings: | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) | Auto, iISO, 80, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400, 12800* (* by pixel mixed readout), 1/3 EV steps |
| Auto ISO Mode: | Yes | Yes |
| White Balance Settings: | Auto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Tungsten, Fluorescent (W, D, N), Flash, Color Temperature | Auto, Daylight, Cloudy, Shade, Flash, Incandescent, Color Temperature (2-axis adjustable), White Set 1, White Set 2 |
| Shutter Speed Range: | 1/8000 - 30 sec | 1/4000 - 250 sec |
| Bulb Mode: | Yes | No |
| Exposure Compensation: | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps | +/- 3.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Metering Modes: | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot | Intelligent Multiple, Center-Weighted, Spot |
| Program Auto Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Aperture Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Shutter Priority: | Yes | Yes |
| Full Manual Exposure: | Yes | Yes |
| Creative Exposure Modes: | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie | Scene: Portrait, Soft Skin, Scenery, Panorama shot, Sports, Night Portrait, Night Scenery, Handheld Night Shot, HDR, Food, Baby1, Baby2, Pet, Sunset, Glass Through, 3D Photo; Creative Control: Expressive, Retro, High Key, Low Key, Sepia, Dynamic Monochrome, Impressive Art, High Dynamic, Cross Process, Toy Effect, Miniature Effect, Soft Focus, Star Filter, One Point Color, Radial Defocus, Smooth Defocus |
| Self Timer: | 2 or 12 seconds | 2, 10, 3 in 10 seconds |
| Time Lapse (intervalometer): | Yes | Yes |
| High Resolution Composite: | No | No |
| Flash | ||
| Built-in Flash: | Yes | Yes |
| Flash Modes: | On, Redeye, Slow Sync, Slow Sync + Redeye, Trailing Curtain Sync, Wireless | Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off, Flash Synchro; 1st/2nd Slow Sync |
| Flash Guide Number (ISO 100): | 13.0 m / 42.7 ft. | n/a |
| Flash Range Description: | Depends on lens | 0.8 - 8.5m (Wide/ISO Auto), 0.3 - 5.2m (Tele/ISO Auto) |
| Max Flash Sync: | 1/180 | |
| Flash Exposure Compensation: | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps | +/- 2.0 EV in 0.3EV steps |
| External Flash Connection: | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket | Hot Shoe |
| Built-In Wireless Flash Control: | Full TTL exposure | |
| Image Storage | ||
| Usable Memory Types: | SD / SDHC | SD / SDHC / SDXC |
| UHS Support: | No UHS support | |
| Other Memory: | ||
| Dual Card Slots: | No | No |
| RAW Capture Support: | Yes | Yes |
| Uncompressed Format: | RAW (.PEF, .DNG) | RAW, RAW+JPEG |
| Movie File Format: | AVI (Motion JPEG) | AVCHD or MP4, with stereo sound |
| Included Memory: | No memory included | 70.0 MB |
| Included Memory Type: | Internal | |
| Connectivity | ||
| Built-In Wi-Fi: | No | No |
| NFC: | No | No |
| Bluetooth: | No | No |
| Built-In GPS: | No | No |
| Microphone Jack: | No | No |
| Headphone Jack: | No | No |
| External Connections: | USB 2.0 High Speed | USB 2.0 High Speed |
| PictBridge Compliant: | No | Yes |
| DPOF Compliant: | Yes | Yes |
| Remote Control: | Yes | No |
| Remote Control Type: | Wired or IR | |
| Connections (extended): | DC input, wired remote, external stereo mic jack | Mini HDMI (Type C) with Viera Link |
| Performance Timing | ||
| Cycle time for JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame, max resolution): | <0.3 | 0.77 |
| Cycle time for RAW shooting in single shot mode (seconds per frame): | <0.3 | 0.75 |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in single shot mode (frames): | 13 | 16 |
| Cycle time for RAW+JPEG shooting in single shot mode (seconds per shot): | 0.79 | |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press? | No | Yes |
| JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps, max resolution): | 5.2 | 11.1 |
| Buffer size for JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames, max resolution): | 20 | 12 |
| RAW shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
| Buffer size for RAW shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
| RAW+JPEG shooting speed in burst mode (fps): | 11.1 | |
| Buffer Size for RAW+JPEG shooting in burst mode (frames): | 12 | |
| Shutter lag (full AF, wide/mid): | 0.09 seconds | 0.24 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, tele): | ||
| Shutter lag (full AF, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter lag (prefocused, live view - DSLR): | ||
| Shutter Lag (manual focus): | 0.075 seconds | 0.255 seconds |
| Shutter lag (full AF, with flash): | 0.15 seconds | 0.45 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (prefocused): | 0.074 seconds | 0.010 seconds |
| Shutter Lag (notes): | Live View Phase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 seconds Contrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 seconds Prefocused: 0.405 second | Full AF shutter lag, 23-area: 0.228s Full AF shutter lag, Quick mode: 0.246s |
| Startup Time: | 0.6 seconds | 3.7 seconds |
| Play -> Record Time: | 0.1 seconds | 0.8 seconds |
| Flash cycle time, full power: | 3.7 seconds | 3.1 seconds |
| Power | ||
| Battery Life, Stills (CIPA Rating Monitor/Live View): | 330 shots | |
| Battery Life, Still (CIPA Rating OVF/EVF): | 740 shots | |
| Battery Life, Video: | ||
| Battery Form Factor: | Proprietary D-LI90 | Proprietary |
| Usable Battery Types: | Lithium-ion rechargeable | 3.6V 1250mAh Lithium Ion rechargeable |
| Batteries Included: | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable | 1 x Proprietary Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery Charger Included (dedicated charger or AC/USB adapter): | Yes | Yes |
| Dedicated Battery Charger Included: | Yes | |
| Internal Charging Supported: | No | |
| Software | ||
| Included Software: | CD-ROM S-SW74/75 | PHOTOfunSTUDIO 8.3 PE, SILKYPIX Developer Studio, Adobe Reader |
| OS Compatibility: | Windows XP/Vista, MacOS 10.2 or later | |
| Miscellaneous | ||
| Notes & Features: | Sensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction, High Dynamic Range (HDR) image capture mode, HD Movie capture (1280x720, 1536x1024, 640x416 all at 30 frames per second), HDMI output, magnesium alloy body. | Power OIS optical image stabilization, Full HD video up to 60p, raw capture, AF Tracking, Intelligent D-range Control, Intelligent Scene Selector, Face Recognition, Intelligent ISO Control, Intelligent HDR (High Dynamic Range), Intelligent Handheld Night Shot and Motion Deblur modes, 11 fps full-resolution burst mode, 5 fps with Continuous AF. Available in black or white. |
