Pentax K-7 Expert Reviews

alaTest has collected and analyzed 148 reviews from magazines and websites. Reviewers really like the design but many are less positive about the image.

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Experts rate this product 83/100 and users 92/100. We analyzed these ratings, the product age and more factors. Compared to other Digital SLR Cameras, the Pentax K-7 is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 95/100 = Excellent quality.

It's not often we give 5 stars in every category, but the K-7 deserves them. This camera brings pro quality and performance within reach of the rest of us. You can easily spend this much on a mid-range camera from the competition, and still not have ...

14.6MP sensor, Magnesium alloy body, 3 inch 921,000 dot LCD, Live View with face detect autofocus, Camera-based shake reduction system

Pentax has released their new top-of-the-line digital SLR, the Pentax...

All 27 sharpness settings compared and added to the detailed review of the Pentax K-7 DSLR.

As you can see, the K-7 has some tough competition. Despite putting up 740 shots per charge, it still comes in third place!

Here you can see the K-7 with its optional D-BG4 battery grip ($229). Like the camera itself, the grip is weather-sealed against dust and moisture. This grip can hold an extra D-LI90 battery (you leave the other in the camera), giving the K-7 the ...

Pentax has a bold new semi-pro DSLR with some groundbreaking features.

Great feature set with several significant imaging innovations ; tough, rugged, and comfortable lightweight build ; quick and reliable autofocus ; HD video feature lets you use Shake Reduction and control aperture ; time-saving HDR shooting mode

Images were noisy at ISO 3200 ; JPEGS look slightly oversaturated ; wobbly Jell-O effect in HD recording

The Pentax K-7 is built like a miniature tank and is packed with a host of useful features

The wait is finally over for our comprehensive Pentax K-7 review, complete with RAW image and HD video samples. Can Pentax's new commander-in-chief lead the pack with valor? Read on to find out.

Great overall RAW image quality. Packed to the brim with features. Excellent lens compatibility. Cushy handling and advanced interface made shooting a delight

Inconsistent HD video quality. Menu graphics could use a little sprucing up. Certain features like HDR mode require more effort than expected

hybrid, offering comfort with the chiseled right hand grip and ultimate traction with the textured rubberized paneling. In fact, Pentax festooned the K-7 with rubberized panels in more than one location, including the left grip side and rear thumb ...

Pro DSLR with built-in stabilization, automatic horizon correction, a 100% viewfiner, HD video recording and much more in a weather-proof and cold-resistant body.

and scrutinizing each purchase, Pentax introduces a pocketbook-friendly prosumer DSLR body that's bursting with useful features, some only found on cameras costing two or more times its $1300 price tag.

Speedy 5.2 frames per second. Super sturdy construction. Lots of pro features at a prosumer price. Improved battery life and 100 percent field-of-view viewfinder. Faster, more robust processor. Live View with contrast focus and face detection. Shoots ...

User interface needs to be simpler and more unified

Pentax is a name that will evoke fond memories for many photographers whose first SLR experience would have been with a Spotmatic, KM, K1000 or ME Super. Although the company's market position isn't as well entrenched as it was during the halcyon days ...

At base ISO detailed output that makes good use of the camera's 14.6 megapixel resolution, Good JPEG and RAW resolution, Semi-pro features and build quality in a compact body, Magnesium/steel body with environmental seals, Good selection of external ...

Measurably and visibly more noise than competition at high ISOs (JPEG), More RAW noise than predecessor (but in line with competition), AF speed not quite up with the fastest in class, Less dynamic range than direct competitors, No 'interactive' ...

While the Pentax K-7's predecessor, the K20D, was clearly a competent camera it was never quite up there, either in terms of performance nor from a specification point of view, with the established semi-pro models such as the Canon EOS 40/50D or the ...

The new high-end Pentax K-7 looks like it can bust out the jams, but we'll see if it can hang with the rough riders in our nearby review. In the meantime, check out our hands-on preview.

does a proper 1080p, and it's only a matter of time until we see other manufacturers match and improve upon the quality of that resolution. The Eos 500D's caveat is that is records at 20fps, rather than the common 30fps. The Pentax K-7's hiccup is ...