Pentax K-7 vs Nikon P600

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Pentax K-7 vs Nikon P600

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APS-C 369.7mm²
14.6 megapixels
ISO 100 - 3200

Go in depth with our full Pentax K-7 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the K-7.

1/2.3 inch 28.1mm²
16.1 megapixels
24.00mm - 1440.00mm (35mm eq.)

Go in depth with our full Nikon P600 Review.
See real-world photos taken with the P600.

Succeeded by the Pentax K-5
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Succeeded by the Nikon P610
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Differences

Pentax K-7 advantages over Nikon P600

Larger sensor
APS-C vs 1/2.3 inch
More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
Bigger pixels
~ 5.07 vs 1.34 microns
Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
RAW file ability
Yes vs No
Gives you more flexibility to develop your photos later
Longer stills battery life
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Longer stills battery life

Cameras with longer battery life can take more photos before exhausting their batteries.

Special note: The measurement standard for battery life stipulates that if a camera has an internal flash, it must be used for 50% of photos taken. For this reason, comparisons of one camera with an internal flash to another without will not be comparable

740 vs 330 shots
Capture more photos
Thinner
73 mm vs 106 mm
Thinner
Hot shoe
Hot shoe vs None
Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
Less shutter lag
0.09 vs 0.24 sec
Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)
Longer exposure
30 vs 15 sec
Long exposures for night shots
Bulb shutter
Bulb vs No bulb
Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
Bigger JPEG buffer
20 vs 7 shots
Take more JPEG shots before waiting (burst mode)
Faster shutter
1/8000 vs 1/4000 sec
Shoot wide open in bright light

Nikon P600 advantages over Pentax K-7

Focus peaking
Peaker vs Non-peaker
Your camera will highlight what's in focus
Less expensive
$500 vs $1300 (MSRP)
Save money for lenses or accessories
Tilt-swivel screen
Tilt-swivel vs none
Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
In-camera panoramas
Yes vs No
Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
Built-in Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi vs None
Share your photos wirelessly
Newer
11 years vs 15 years old
Newer cameras often support more advanced features
Lighter weight
565g vs 758g
Lighter weight
Shoots 1080p video
Yes vs No
You'll want this if you shoot video
Shoots 60p video
Yes vs No
A faster framerate can give you more editing options
Faster JPEG shooting
6.9 fps vs 5.2 fps
Faster JPEG shooting (burst mode)
Slow-motion videos
Yes vs No
Shoot slow-motion videos
Higher extended ISO
12800 vs 6400 ISO
Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

Rear display
Both provide
Review photos on the back of the camera
Eye-level viewfinder
Both provide
You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
In-Camera Image Stabilization
Both provide
Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
Internal flash
Both provide
Useful in a pinch for fill flash
Manual focus
Both provide
AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
HDMI out
Both provide
Use HDMI output to monitor or review video

Common Weaknesses

Touchscreen
Neither provide
Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
Built-in Bluetooth
Neither provide
Always-on wireless connectivity
Built-in GPS
Neither provide
Geotag your photos
On-sensor phase detect
Neither provide
Usually improves live view and video AF performance
Integrated ND filter
Neither provide
Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
External Mic Jack
Neither provide
Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
Dual card slots
Neither provide
Gives you more storage flexibility
Headphone jack
Neither provide
Monitor audio recording while you shoot video

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Read our Pentax K-7 Full Review

We haven’t finished our review of the Nikon P600, but we have extensive sample photos and a hands-on report.
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The Competition

Compared to Sony DSLR-A380

Pentax K-7

Sony DSLR-A380

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Longer stills battery life

$849
APS-C

Less expensive
Tiltable Screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Nikon P600

Sony DSLR-A380

$345
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Less expensive

$849
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Sony DSLR-A380

Compared to Canon T2i

Pentax K-7

Canon T2i

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
In-Camera Image Stabilization

$692
APS-C

Less expensive
Fast startup

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Canon T2i

Nikon P600

Canon T2i

$345
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$692
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon T2i

Compared to Sony A55

Pentax K-7

Sony A55

$1300
APS-C

Lens selection
Fast startup

$734
APS-C

Less expensive
In-camera panoramas

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Sony A55

Nikon P600

Sony A55

$345
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

$734
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

Compare Nikon P600 vs Sony A55

Compared to Canon SX60

Pentax K-7

Canon SX60

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$449
1/2.3 inch

Focus peaking
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Canon SX60

Nikon P600

Canon SX60

$345
1/2.3 inch

In-camera panoramas
Less shutter lag

$449
1/2.3 inch

Slower slow-motion
RAW file ability

Compare Nikon P600 vs Canon SX60

Compared to Nikon P610

Pentax K-7

Nikon P610

$1300
APS-C

Larger sensor
Bigger pixels

$599
1/2.3 inch

Less expensive
Tilt-swivel screen

Compare Pentax K-7 vs Nikon P610

Nikon P600

Nikon P610

$345
1/2.3 inch

$599
1/2.3 inch

Built-in GPS

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