Pentax K-7 vs Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D

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      Specifications

      General Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      BrandPentaxKonica Minolta
      ModelK-7Maxxum 7D
      Successor ModelPentax K-5 Sony Alpha DSLR-A700
      Camera TypeInterchangeable LensInterchangeable Lens
      Body TypeDSLRDSLR
      Video Capture
      Sensor Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Sensor TypeCMOSCCD
      Sensor SizeAPS-CAPS-C
      Sensor Dimensions23.4 x 15.6 mm23.5 x 15.7 mm
      Total Pixels15 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Effective Pixels15 Megapixel6 Megapixel
      Low Pass Filter
      Native ISO Range100 - 2,000100 - 3,200
      Boosted ISO Range100 - 6,400
      Photo Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      ProcessorPRIME II
      Max Image Resolution4672 x 31043008 x 2000
      Other Resolutions3936 x 2592, 3072 x 2048, 1728 x 11522256 x 1496, 1504 x 1000
      Image Aspect Ratios3:23:2
      JPEG Quality LevelsPremium, Good, Better, BestExtra Fine, Fine, Standard
      Bit Depth12-Bit
      Timelapse Recording
      White BalanceAuto, Daylight, Shade, Cloudy, Fluorescent (4 Settings), Tungsten, Flash, CTE, Manual
      Focus Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Autofocus ModesMulti-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Face Detection
      Live View
      Live View      		Multi-area
      Selective single-point
      Single
      Continuous
      Number of Focus Points119
      Touch-to-Focus
      Live View Autofocus
      Animal Eye Detection
      Vehicle Tracking Mode
      Insect Tracking Mode
      Contrast Detection for Autofocus
      Phase Detection for Autofocus
      Focusing ScreenSpherical Acute Matte (G-type as standard)
      Optics Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Lens MountPentax KAF2Sony A
      Crop Factor1.5x1.5x
      Image StabilizationSensor ShiftSensor Shift
      Digital Image Stabilization
      Screen Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Screen TypeFixedFixed
      Screen TechnologyTFT color LCD with AR coating
      Touch Screen
      Screen Size3.0"2.5"
      Screen Resolution921k dot207k dot
      Top LCD Screen
      Live View
      Live Composition
      Viewfinder Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      ViewfinderOptical (pentaprism)Optical (pentaprism)
      Viewfinder Coverage100%95%
      Viewfinder Magnification0.92x0.90x
      Viewfinder Magnification (35mm equivalent)0.61x0.60x
      Shutter Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Shutter TypeElectronically-controlled Vertical-traverse Focal-plane
      Min Shutter Speed30 sec30 sec
      Max Shutter Speed (Mechanical or 1st Curtain)1/8000 sec1/4000 sec
      Max Continuous Shooting5.2 fps3.0 fps
      Flash Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Built-in Flash
      Flash ModesAuto
      On
      Off
      Red-eye
      Slow Sync
      Rear Curtain
      Wireless      		Auto
      Fill-in
      Red-Eye reduction
      Slow Sync
      Off
      Flash Range13.00 m
      Max Flash Sync Speed1/180 sec1/160 sec
      External Flash Connectivity
      External Flash SystemPentax P-TTL series
      External Flash ConnectionHot Shoe, PC Terminal
      Exposure Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Exposure Metering ModesMulti
      Center-weighted
      Spot
      Exposure ModesAuto, Program, Manual, Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority
      Metering Range0 to +20 EV
      Exposure Compensation±5 EV (1/3 EV, 1/2 EV increments)±3 EV (1/2 EV, 1/3 EV increments)
      Exposure Bracketing ±2 EV (3, 5 shots at 1/7 EV, 1/5 EV, 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV, 2/3 EV, 1 EV increments)
      Exposure LockAutomatically activated with AF lock. Available with AEL button
      DXO Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      DxO Low Light ISO536613
      DxO Color Depth22.621.2
      DxO Dynamic Range10.611.0
      DxO Overall Score6158
      Video Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Internal Recording ModesVideo with Audio, HD & NTSC Output
      Interval Recording
      Video FormatsMotion JPEG
      Max Video Resolution1280 x 720
      Unlimited Video Recording
      Recording Limit25 min
      Terminals Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      USB SpeedUSB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
      HDMI Output
      Built-in MicrophoneStereo
      Microphone Input
      Headphone Output
      Flash Sync Port
      Connectivity Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Built-in GPS
      Built-In Wi-Fi
      Built-In Bluetooth
      Remote Control Optional, wired or wireless Wire (Optional)
      Environmental Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Environmental Sealing
      Operating Temperature14-104°F/-10-40°C32 to 104°F / 0 to 40°C
      Storage TemperatureOperating Temperature:
      Physical Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Dimensions131 x 97 x 73 mm (5.16 x 3.82 x 2.87")150 x 106 x 78 mm (5.91 x 4.17 x 3.07")
      Weight (inc. batteries)750 g (1.65 lb / 26.46 oz)845 g (1.86 lb / 29.81 oz)
      Power and Storage Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Battery PackD-LI90NP-400
      Battery Life980 shots400 shots
      Internal Storage
      External StorageSingle Slot: SD/SDHCSingle Slot: Compact Flash (Type I/II)
      Other Pentax K-7 Konica Minolta Maxxum 7D
      Self Timer 2 or 10 sec 2 or 10 sec
      Orientation Sensor


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