Testseek.com have collected 65 expert reviews of the Pentax K-7 and the average rating is 84%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Pentax K-7.
July 2009
(84%)
65 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(100%)
4 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Very good photo quality (though see issues below)
Compact
Very well built
Weathersealed body
Great value for the money
Sensorshift image stabilization
Even works for rotational motion
Dust reduction system
Super high resolution 3inch LCD display...
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.
Excellent image quality
Fastest Pentax camera to date
Terrific incamera editing tools
Tight
No-nonsense design and construction
Compact body packed with features
Weather resistant
Dust resistant
Cold resistant to 14 degrees Fahrenheit
Magnesium body
Good grip
AF illumination lamp
Enhanced Live View mode
Infrared Remote Control...
Compact. Excellent grip. Great button-location ergonomics. Huge LCD monitor. Low noise at high ISOs. HD-video capabilities and HDMI output for viewing on a TV or monitor.
Speedy 5.2 frames per second. Super sturdy construction. Lots of pro features at a prosumer price. Improved battery life and 100 percent fieldofview viewfinder. Faster
More robust processor. Live View with contrast focus and face detection. Shoots 5.2 fr...
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 c...
35 years worth of compatible Pentax lenses
100% viewfinder
Intuitive camera layout
HD movie
Best AF system (with AF illuminator) to grace a Pentax camera
Great overall RAW image quality. Packed to the brim with features. Excellent lens compatibility. Cushy handling and advanced interface made shooting a delight. ...
The editors didn't like
Camera tends to underexpose
Images are soft straight out of the camera
Slow contrast detect AF in live view mode
Manual focus image enlargement not very sharp
Archaic menu system
Movie mode issues
Huge file sizes
Limited recording time
No continuo...
Images were noisy at ISO 3200
JPEGS look slightly oversaturated
Wobbly Jell-O effect in HD recording.
Incamera editing slows down performance
Unacceptably slow live view AF
Short grip surface
Complicated interface
Easy to get lost
Some trouble focusing in low light
AF-assist lamp didnt always come on when it should have
Camera strap D-rings make noise
Noticeable JPEG compression artifacts at all but the highest quality setting
JPEG a...
Mode changes can be slowed by lock button on dial. HD movie mode could use more manual controls. Doesn't shoot 1080p video.
User interface needs to be simpler and more unified.
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' s...
Underexposed images
No AF in Movie mode
Slow AF in live view
Incamera HDR is a gimmick
Tough competition to compete against
Inconsistent HD video quality. Menu graphics could use a little sprucing up. Certain features like HDR mode require more effort than expected. ...
The in-camera HDR processing works by taking three exposures at widely space exposure values and then merging them into a single jpeg. Of course it can really only work with the camera tripod mounted, but that is true of any HDR sequence. The results f...
Auto white balance is not brilliant, but white balance compensation is so easy to fix via a button on the body that we shouldnt complain. Getting the SD memory card out of the camera is nearly impossible. Most times when we managed to extract it the c...
This is another fine DSLR from Pentax. We liked the lens for its optical qualities and also for its smooth mechanical feel. The camera is robust and confidence-inspiring. Images are consistently well exposed, although default saturation is a little hig...
The in-camera HDR processing works by taking three exposures at widely spaced exposure values and then merging them into a single jpeg. Of course, it can really only work with the camera tripod mounted but that is true of any HDR sequence. The results...
The auto white balance is not brilliant but white balance compensation is so easy to fix via a button on the body that we shouldnt complain. Getting the SD memory card out of the camera is nearly impossible — most times when we managed to extract it...
This is another fine DSLR from Pentax. We liked the lens for its optical qualities and also for its smooth, mechanical feel. The camera is robust and confidence-inspiring. Images are consistently well exposed, although default saturation is a little h...
Abstract: The K7 enters the Pentax range as a high-end model targeted at photo enthusiasts because its complexity makes it most suitable for experienced SLR photographers. Featuring a solid metal body, weatherproof sealing and a wide range of user-adjustable con...
This is another fine DSLR from Pentax. We liked the lens for its optical qualities and also for its smooth, mechanical feel. The camera is robust and confidence-inspiring. Images are consistently well exposed, although default saturation is a little ...
As an entry level camera we were impressed with , and remain so with the far more sophisticated K-7. It’s designed to survive challenging environments, yet remains a joy to handle and can even double up as an HD camcorder. Also, noise concern with J...
Abstract: Pentax K-7 at a glance: 14.6 million effective pixels Live View on 3in, 920,000-dot LCD screen HD video at 640x416, 1536x1024 or 1280x720 pixels (16:9) at 30fps Moving, self-levelling sensor Street price approx £1,190Scores: Features - 9/10 Build and ...
Relatively compact and lightweight with a steel frame chassis to protect against accidental knocks, very good value for money, user-friendly, weather sealed in 77 places
Abstract: This camera is reviewed as part of our group test of Digital SLR HD Video Cameras Its model name may be a couple of numerals short of a Dr Who assistant, but the K-7 is certainly no pup. It delivers 14.6-megapixel images from an APS-C sized CMOS sensor...
