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| − | The K-7 succeeded the [[Pentax K20D|K20D]] in 2009 as the top [[DSLR]] model from [[Pentax]], using [[K-mount]] lenses. This model had a restyled, weather-sealed body, admired by those seeking "prosumer" features and build quality in a more compact package than most competitors' models. This also made a good match for Pentax's unusual DA series of compact, high-quality prime lenses, designed for use on APS-C sensor bodies. | + | The '''K-7''' succeeded the [[Pentax K20D|K20D]] in 2009 as the top [[DSLR]] model from [[Pentax]], using [[K-mount]] lenses. This model had a restyled, weather-sealed body, admired by those seeking "prosumer" features and build quality in a more compact package than most competitors' models. This also made a good match for Pentax's unusual DA series of compact, high-quality prime lenses, designed for use on APS-C sensor bodies. |
The lone dark cloud hanging over the K-7 was its use of a 14-megapixel [[sensor]] manufactured by [[Samsung]]. While offering detailed images, this lagged competing sensors in high-ISO noise and dynamic range—most embarrassingly, it was outclassed by the [[Sony]] sensor used in [[Pentax K-x|Pentax's own K-x]], a camera whose price was hundreds of dollars lower. Accordingly, for the followup [[Pentax K-5]], Pentax switched to a different Sony sensor of measurably better performance<REF>[http://dxomark.com/index.php/eng.../Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-sensors/%28appareil1%29/615|0/%28appareil2%29/639|0/%28appareil3%29/676|0/%28onglet%29/0/%28brand%29/Pentax/%28brand2%29/Pentax/%28brand3%29/Pentax Pentax K-7, K-x, and K-5 sensor raw performance] comparison at [http://dxomark.com/ DxO Mark]</REF>. Thus, the K-7 marked the end of the Pentax/Samsung collaboration, one that had produced several DSLR models from both brands (after this, Samsung struck out on its own with its [[Samsung#Mirrorless_system_cameras|mirrorless NX System]]). | The lone dark cloud hanging over the K-7 was its use of a 14-megapixel [[sensor]] manufactured by [[Samsung]]. While offering detailed images, this lagged competing sensors in high-ISO noise and dynamic range—most embarrassingly, it was outclassed by the [[Sony]] sensor used in [[Pentax K-x|Pentax's own K-x]], a camera whose price was hundreds of dollars lower. Accordingly, for the followup [[Pentax K-5]], Pentax switched to a different Sony sensor of measurably better performance<REF>[http://dxomark.com/index.php/eng.../Cameras/Compare-Camera-Sensors/Compare-sensors/%28appareil1%29/615|0/%28appareil2%29/639|0/%28appareil3%29/676|0/%28onglet%29/0/%28brand%29/Pentax/%28brand2%29/Pentax/%28brand3%29/Pentax Pentax K-7, K-x, and K-5 sensor raw performance] comparison at [http://dxomark.com/ DxO Mark]</REF>. Thus, the K-7 marked the end of the Pentax/Samsung collaboration, one that had produced several DSLR models from both brands (after this, Samsung struck out on its own with its [[Samsung#Mirrorless_system_cameras|mirrorless NX System]]). | ||
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The K-7 succeeded the K20D in 2009 as the top DSLR model from Pentax, using K-mount lenses. This model had a restyled, weather-sealed body, admired by those seeking "prosumer" features and build quality in a more compact package than most competitors' models. This also made a good match for Pentax's unusual DA series of compact, high-quality prime lenses, designed for use on APS-C sensor bodies.
The lone dark cloud hanging over the K-7 was its use of a 14-megapixel sensor manufactured by Samsung. While offering detailed images, this lagged competing sensors in high-ISO noise and dynamic range—most embarrassingly, it was outclassed by the Sony sensor used in Pentax's own K-x, a camera whose price was hundreds of dollars lower. Accordingly, for the followup Pentax K-5, Pentax switched to a different Sony sensor of measurably better performance[1]. Thus, the K-7 marked the end of the Pentax/Samsung collaboration, one that had produced several DSLR models from both brands (after this, Samsung struck out on its own with its mirrorless NX System).
Notes
- ↑ Pentax K-7, K-x, and K-5 sensor raw performance comparison at DxO Mark
Links
- Pentax K-7 review from DPReview.com
- User review by Gordon Lewis, at The Online Photographer
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| With weather-sealed body image by Kees de Haan (Image rights) |
