Updated (October, 2013): Compare the Nikon D5300 vs Pentax K-7

Nikon D5200
Winner
Nikon D5200

79

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Pentax K-7

61

Pentax K-7
Runner-up
     
 

Reasons to buy the Nikon D5200

Low light performance
 Low noise at high ISO
1,284 ISO
Overall image quality
 Great image quality
84.0
Movie format
 Full HD
1080p @ 60fps
Color depth
 Great color depth
24.2 bits
 

Reasons to buy the Pentax K-7

Viewfinder size
 Large viewfinder
0.60x
Image stabilization
 Image stabilization
Sensor shift
Weather sealed
 Weather sealed
Shoot in extreme weather
Sensor size
 Large sensor
APS-C 23.4x15.6mm
 
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differences

Advantages of the Nikon D5200

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Movie format Higher resolution movies 1080p @ 60fps vs 720p @ 30fps
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 Shoots higher resolution Full HD (1080p) video at a higher frame rate
Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO 1,284 ISO vs 536 ISO
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 The D5200 has excellent image quality 1.3 f-stops higher ISO than the K-7
Overall image quality Much better image quality 84.0 vs 61.0
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 Around 40% better image quality
Dynamic range More dynamic range 13.9 EV vs 10.6 EV
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 3.3 f-stops more dynamic range
Supports 24p Supports 24p Yes vs No
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 Get that real film feel
True resolution Much higher true resolution 24 MP vs 14.5 MP
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 Capture around 70% more detail in your photos
Color depth Better color depth 24.2 bits vs 22.6 bits
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 Distinguishes 1.6 more bits of color
Focus points Many more focus points 39 vs 11
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 Set focus accurately within the frame
Lens availability Much more lenses available 205 lenses vs 109 lenses
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 Around 90% more lenses available
Screen flips out Has a flip-out screen Yes vs No
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 Flip-out screens can be helpful when composing tricky shots or taking movies
Light sensitivity (boost) Better boost ISO 25,600 ISO vs 6,400 ISO
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 The D5200's boost ISO is 2 f-stops better
Lowest price Much cheaper $543.50 vs $1,288.45
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 The best price we've seen is $745 cheaper (2.4x less)
Weight Significantly lighter 555 g vs 750 g
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 Around 30% lighter
Light sensitivity Better maximum light sensitivity 6,400 ISO vs 3,200 ISO
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 The D5200's maximum light sensitivity is 1 f-stop better
Startup delay Slightly less startup delay 500 ms vs 600 ms
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 Around 20% less delay when turning on
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Advantages of the Pentax K-7

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Shutter lag Much less shutter lag 93 ms vs 302 ms
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 3.2x less delay when taking photos
Image stabilization Image stabilization Sensor shift vs None
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 Helps eliminate blur caused by small camera movements
Weather sealed Weather sealed Yes vs No
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 Sealed to shoot in the rain
Viewfinder size Significantly larger viewfinder 0.60x vs 0.51x
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 Around 40% larger viewfinder
Battery life Significantly longer battery life 740 shots vs 500 shots
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 Around 50% more shots per battery charge
Viewfinder coverage Significantly better viewfinder coverage 100% vs 95%
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 Around 10% better viewfinder coverage
Viewfinder Has a pentaprism viewfinder Pentaprism vs Pentamirror
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 Pentaprism viewfinders are typically brighter
Size Smaller 131x97x73 mm vs 129x98x78 mm
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 Around 10% smaller
Thickness Significantly thinner 2.9" vs 3.1"
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 Around 10% thinner
Fastest shutter speed Much faster max shutter speed 1/8000s vs 1/4000s
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 2x faster max shutter speed
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              similarities

              Compared to recent entry-level DSLRs

              Common Strengths Common Weaknesses
              External mic jack Have external mic jacks Help
              Record higher quality audio with a microphone
              Light sensitivity Poor maximum light sensitivity Help
              D5200:6,400 ISO
              K-7:3,200 ISO
              Panorama Neither camera stitches together panoramas Help
              You could stitch photos in post

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              competitors

              Shared Competitors

              Advantages

              Disadvantages
              Nikon D5300

              Nikon D5300

              Entry-level DSLR

              $720 - $747 body only

              $847 with 18-55mm lens
              Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
              GPS Has a built-in GPS
              Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
              Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
              Compare the D5300 vs the D5200
              Compare the D5300 vs the K-7
              Nikon D3200

              Nikon D3200

              Entry-level DSLR

              $319 - $656 body only

              $399 - $477 with 18-55mm lens
              Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
              Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
              Thickness Is thicker
              Compare the D3200 vs the D5200
              Compare the D3200 vs the K-7
              Nikon D5100

              Nikon D5100

              Entry-level DSLR

              $370 - $400 body only

              $485 - $590 with 18-55mm lens
              Lowest price Is slightly less expensive
              Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
              Thickness Is thicker
              Compare the D5100 vs the D5200
              Compare the D5100 vs the K-7
              Canon Rebel T3i

              Canon Rebel T3i

              Entry-level DSLR

              $499 - $774 body only

              $200 - $617 with 18-55mm lens
              Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
              Fastest shutter speed Has a slower max shutter speed
              Thickness Is thicker
              Compare the Rebel T3i vs the D5200
              Compare the Rebel T3i vs the K-7
              Nikon D7000

              Nikon D7000

              Entry-level DSLR

              $701 - $840 body only

              $913 - $989 with 18-105mm lens
              Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
              Storage slots Has more storage slots
              Lowest price Is slightly more expensive
              Thickness Is thicker
              Compare the D7000 vs the D5200
              Compare the D7000 vs the K-7
              Canon EOS 60D

              Canon EOS 60D

              Pro DSLR

              $699 - $871 body only

              $450 - $1,182 with 18-135mm lens
              Battery life Has a significantly longer battery life
              Lowest price Is significantly less expensive
              Thickness Is thicker
              Weight Is significantly heavier
              Compare the EOS 60D vs the D5200
              Compare the EOS 60D vs the K-7
              Nikon D7100

              Nikon D7100

              Entry-level DSLR

              $1,097 - $1,147 body only

              $1,397 with 18-140mm lens
              Screen size Has a significantly larger screen
              Screen resolution Has a slightly higher resolution screen
              Lowest price Is much more expensive
              Thickness Is thicker
              Compare the D7100 vs the D5200
              Compare the D7100 vs the K-7

              Nikon D5200 Competitors

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              Disadvantages
              Nikon D3300

              Nikon D3300

              Entry-level DSLR

              $597 with 18-55mm lens
              Panorama Can create panoramas in-camera
              Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
              Startup delay Much more startup delay
              HDR Lacks in-camera HDR
              Compare the D3300 vs the D5200
              Canon Rebel T5i

              Canon Rebel T5i

              Entry-level DSLR

              $599 body only

              $200 - $749 with 18-55mm lens
              Touch screen Has a touch screen
              Screen resolution Higher resolution screen
              Low light performance Much more noise at high ISO
              Overall image quality Much worse image quality
              Compare the Rebel T5i vs the D5200

              Pentax K-7 Competitors

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              Disadvantages
              Pentax K-5

              Pentax K-5

              Entry-level DSLR

              $730 body only

              $830 with 18-55mm lens
              Movie format Higher resolution movies
              Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
              Shutter lag Slightly more shutter lag
              Compare the K-5 vs the K-7
              Pentax K-x

              Pentax K-x

              Entry-level DSLR

              $735 with 18-55mm lens
              Dynamic range More dynamic range
              Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
              Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
              Screen size Significantly smaller screen
              Compare the K-x vs the K-7
              Pentax K-r

              Pentax K-r

              Entry-level DSLR

              $484 with 18-55mm lens
              Dynamic range More dynamic range
              Overall image quality Significantly better image quality
              External mic jack Lacks an external mic jack
              Weather sealed No weather sealing
              Compare the K-r vs the K-7
              Pentax K20D

              Pentax K20D

              Entry-level DSLR
              Low light performance Lower noise at high ISO
              Overall image quality Better image quality
              Movie format Does not take movies
              Screen resolution Much lower resolution screen
              Compare the K20D vs the K-7
              Pentax K-3

              Pentax K-3

              Entry-level DSLR

              $988 - $1,197 body only

              $1,200 - $1,337 with 18-55mm lens
              Movie format Higher resolution movies
              Low light performance Much lower noise at high ISO
              Battery life Shorter battery life
              Shutter lag More shutter lag
              Compare the K-3 vs the K-7

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