| Attribute | Value |
| General |
| Model | Pentax K-7 |
| Brand | Pentax |
| Manufacturer url | https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/ |
| Model number | K-7 |
| Alternate model number(s) | Add |
| Camera format | Pro SLR |
| Release year | 2009 year |
| Tripod mount | + |
| Length | 130 mm |
| Width | 74 mm |
| Height | 97 mm |
| Weight | 758 g |
| Waterproof | - |
| Waterproof depth | Add |
| Predecessor | Pentax K20D |
| Successor | Pentax K-5 |
| Image Sensor |
| Sensor type | CMOS |
| Sensor manufacturer | Add |
| Effective megapixels | 14.6 MP |
| Sensor format | APS-C |
| Sensor area | 369.72 mm² |
| Sensor width | 23.7 mm |
| Sensor height | 15.6 mm |
| Approximate pixel pitch | 5.07 micron |
| Focal Length Multiplier | 1.5 x |
| Aspect ratio | 3:2 |
| Color filter type | RGBG |
| Anti aliasing filter | Fixed |
| Self-cleaning | + |
| Sensor shift image stabilization | + |
| On-sensor phase detect | - |
| Dxo sensor score | 61 |
| Dxo color depth score | 22.6 bit |
| Dxo dynamic range score | 10.6 evs |
| Dxo maximum effective iso score | 536 iso |
| Image Capture |
| Image resolution | - 1728 x 1152(2.0 mp 3:2)
- 3072 x 2048(6.3 mp 3:2)
- 3936 x 2624(10.3 mp 3:2)
- 4672 x 3104(14.5 mp other)
|
| Image file format | - .dng)
- jpeg (exif 2.21)
- raw (.pef
|
| Continuous-mode | 5.2 fps |
| Video Capture |
| Can take movies | + |
| Movie resolution | - 1280x720
- 1536x1024
- 640x416
|
| Movie max framerate | Add |
| Image Storage |
| Movie file format | AVI (Motion JPEG) |
| Composite video out | + |
| Ntsc/pal switchable video | + |
| Video usable as viewfinder | - |
| Hd video out | + |
| Hd video connection | HDMI |
| Lens and Optics |
| Lens mount | Pentax K (KA/KAF/KAF2) |
| Lens | Add |
| Focal length (35mm equivalent) | Add |
| Focal length (actual) | Add |
| Zoom ratio | Add |
| Aperture range | Add |
| Integrated nd filter | - |
| Min focus range | Add |
| Macro focus range | Add |
| Filter thread | Add |
| Thread type | Add |
| Optical image stabilization | - |
| Digital zoom | - |
| Digital zoom values | Add |
| Auto Focus |
| Auto focus | + |
| Auto focus type | 11-point TTL phase-matching (SAFOX VIII) |
| Auto focus assist light | + |
| Manual focus | + |
| Viewfinder |
| Viewfinder | Optical / LCD |
| Viewfinder type | SLR type; eye-level pentaprism, 100% coverage, 0.92x mag., -2.5 to 1.5 diopter |
| Focus peaking | - |
| Evf resolution | Add |
| Viewfinder magnification (35mm equivalent) | 0.61 x |
| Viewfinder magnification (nominal/claimed) | 0.92 x |
| Display |
| Eye-level viewfinder | + |
| Rear display | + |
| Rear display size | 3 inch |
| Rear display resolution | 921,000 dots |
| Touchscreen | - |
| Articulating screen | - |
| Tilt swivel screen | - |
| Selfie screen | - |
| Max playback zoom | 32 x |
| Top deck display | + |
| Exposure |
| Maximum iso (native) | 3,200 |
| Minimum iso (native) | 100 |
| Iso settings | Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200, 6400 (expanded) |
| Auto iso mode | + |
| White balance settings | - auto
- cloudy
- color temperature
- d
- daylight
- flash
- fluorescent (w
- n)
- shade
- tungsten
|
| Shutter speed range | 1/8000 - 30 s |
| Bulb mode | + |
| Exposure compensation | +/- 5.0EV in 0.3EV steps |
| Explosure metering modes | TTL open-aperture: 77-segment, Center-weighted, Spot |
| Program auto exposure | + |
| Aperture priority | + |
| Shutter priority | + |
| Full manual exposure | + |
| Creative exposure modes | Sensitivity Priority, Shutter and Aperture Priority, USER, Movie |
| Self timer | |
| Time lapse (intervalometer) | + |
| High resolution composite | - |
| Flash |
| Built-in flash | + |
| Flash modes | - on
- redeye
- slow sync
- slow sync + redeye
- trailing curtain sync
- wireless
|
| Flash guide number (iso 100) | 13 m |
| Flash range description | Depends on lens |
| Max flash sync | 1/180 s |
| Flash exposure compensation | -2 to +1 EV in 0.5EV steps |
| External flash connection | Hot Shoe, PC-Sync Socket |
| Built-in wireless flash control | - |
| Usable memory types | |
| Uhs support | Add |
| Other memory | Add |
| Dual card slots | - |
| Raw capture support | + |
| Uncompressed format | |
| Included memory | Add |
| Included memory type | Add |
| Connectivity |
| Built-in wi-fi | - |
| NFC | - |
| Bluetooth | - |
| Built-in gps | - |
| Microphone jack | - |
| Headphone jack | - |
| External connections | |
| Pictbridge compliant | - |
| Dpof compliant | + |
| Remote control | + |
| Remote control type | |
| Connections (extended) | - dc input
- external stereo mic jack
- wired remote
|
| Performance Timing |
| Max cycle time for jpeg shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
| Max cycle time for raw shooting | 0.3 s/frame |
| Buffer size for raw shooting in single shot mode | 13 frames |
| Camera penalizes early shutter press | - |
| Jpeg shooting speed in burst mode (max resolution) | 5.2 fps |
| Buffer size for jpeg shooting in burst mode (max resolution) | 20 frames |
| Shutter lag (full af, wide/mid) | 0.09 s |
| Shutter lag (manual focus) | 0.07 s |
| Shutter lag (full af, with flash) | 0.15 s |
| Shutter lag (prefocused) | 0.07 s |
| Shutter lag (notes) | Live ViewPhase-Detect Full AF: 1.2 secondsContrast-Detect Full AF: 2.3 secondsPrefocused: 0.405 second |
| Startup time | 0.6 s |
| Play -> record time | 0.1 s |
| Flash cycle time, full power | 3.7 s |
| Power |
| Battery life, still (cipa rating ovf/evf) | 740 shots |
| Battery form factor | Proprietary D-LI90 |
| Usable battery types | |
| Batteries included | 1 x Proprietary D-LI90 Lithium-ion rechargeable |
| Battery charger included (dedicated charger or ac/usb adapter) | + |
| Software |
| Included software | |
| Os compatibility | - macos 10.2 or later
- windows xp/vista
|
| Miscellaneous |
| Notes and features | Sensor-shift image stabilization, new 77-segment metering system, Distortion and Lateral Chromatic Aberrations correction |