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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
05-20-2009, 08:10 PM
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The usually reliable DPReview stumbled out of the box in its comparison of the K-7 to non-comparable cameras, particularly the Nikon D300.
The clear true competition is the very successful D90 launched last fall. How does the K-7 compare? Let's just say it should eat the D90's lunch if it can overcome brand snobbery:
K-7: 14.6 meg (D90: 12 meg)
K-7: in-body stabalization (D90: Not)
K-7: weather resistant/dustproof (D90: Not)
K-7: 5.2 fps (D90: 4.5 fps)
K-7: Viewfinder: 100% coverage (D90: 96%)
K-7: Video: 30 fps (D90: 24 fps -amateur hour!)
K-7: Raw conversion software incl. (D90: Must purchase)
Dimensionally they're almost identical (K-7 slightly smaller) and same weight. Both have 3" 920,000 pixel 170 degree view angle LCD's. Both have 11 point autofocus, but the K-7 has 9 cross-type points vs. D90's 1 cross-type points. Both have Live view. The D90 is currently selling for $1100 body only, K-7 will likely be $1000 +/- within 2-4 months of release.
Finally Pentax has made all the right moves to not only play with but trounce the big boys. Given Nikon's 2 year product cycle, the K-7 should enjoy carving out a nice niche for the next year plus. Simply a clearly superior product based on specs, now the proof will be in IQ. Given the tested quality of the earlier 14.6 meg sensor, it should fare well. Dynamic range will be interesting to check out on DxOMark Sensor where D90 has been comfortably leading the pack in its price range (still a great camera for the price).
Good job Pentax and congrats from an Olympus owner!
I shoot with an E510 (be nice, Pentaxians, I enjoy your Forum!), loving the compact size/light weight, ergonomics, Oly color rendition and quality of glass. But poor dynamic range and small size of viewfinder both get in the way of my enjoyment. I've been waiting for a legit review on DPReview of the Oly E620, but know dynamic range and viewfinder size, while improved, will still be a compromise.
So, yes, I too am watching the K-7. Twice the price but a lot more camera and weather resistant as well.
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