Pentax K-3 vs Canon 7D Mark II

Pentax K-3 advantages over Canon 7D Mark II

• Focus peaking
  Peaker vs Non-peaker
  Your camera will highlight what's in focus
• In-Camera Image Stabilization
  Yes vs No
  Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
• Higher effective ISO

  Higher effective ISO

  Maximum effective ISO is an estimate of the highest sensitivity at which a camera can capture excellent quality photos.

  Cameras with higher effective ISO will be better choices for indoor photography, night shooting, and indoor sports photography, especially if you intend to make large prints.

  You can learn more at our glossary entry.

  Maximum effective ISO test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  K-3 test data on DxO Mark 7D Mark II test data on DxO Mark
  1,216 vs 1,082 iso
  Take photos in low light with less noise
• More dynamic range

  More dynamic range

  Cameras with more dynamic range allow you to take photos with dramatic differences in highlight and shadow areas while retaining detail in both.

  Think of a brilliant sunset on a rocky beach: Bright sunset in the background, with dark rocks in the foreground. High dynamic range means more of the extremes will be faithfully reproduced.

  Dynamic range test data courtesy of DxO Mark.

  K-3 test data on DxO Mark 7D Mark II test data on DxO Mark
  13.4 vs 11.8 evs
  Retain detail in highlight and shadows
• Less shutter lag
  0.14 vs 0.25 sec
  Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
• More pixels
  24.4 vs 20.2 megapixels
  Higher resolution photos
• Optional anti-aliasing filter
  Optional vs Fixed
  Lets you choose sharper photos or reduced moiré