Z7 IIvs KF
GearScore™ Verdict — Which should you buy?
Landscape & Studio / High-Resolution — Z7 II (2020): The Z7 II is a landscape and studio camera first, everything else second. 45.7MP with weather sealing and dual card slots is a compelling package. If you need resolution, it delivers. If you don't, the Z6 II is the smarter buy.
Landscape & Outdoor — KF (2022): The Pentax KF is a rare thing — a weather-sealed DSLR with in-body stabilisation and an articulating screen at an accessible price. Video is modest at 1080p/60p, but for outdoor and landscape photographers who prefer optical viewfinders and want real weather sealing, the KF delivers in a format that is increasingly hard to find.
Who should buy what
Z7 II (2020)
- Landscape photographers who print large or need to crop significantly
- Studio and commercial photographers requiring maximum resolution
- Architecture photographers where detail is non-negotiable
- Fine-art photographers who shoot primarily from a tripod
KF (2022)
- Outdoor and landscape photographers who want weather sealing at an accessible price
- DSLR users who want IBIS and an articulating screen without switching systems
- Pentax K-mount lens collectors who want a modern body for their glass
- Photographers who prefer the natural feel of an optical viewfinder
Quick take: The z7 ii has the highest resolution at 46mp; the kf is the most affordable. Scroll down for the full spec breakdown.
Full specifications
| Specification | Z7 II (2020) | KF (2022) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | £2,699 | £700 |
| Sensor | 45.7MP Full-Frame BSI CMOS | 24.2MP APS-C CMOS |
| Resolution | 45.7MP | 24.2MP |
| Video | 4K/60p, 4K/30p (oversampled), 1080p/120p slow-motion | 1080p/60p |
| Autofocus | Phase-detect, 493 points, Eye AF, subject tracking | SAFOX 13 phase-detect AF with 11 points |
| Stabilisation | 5-axis IBIS, 5 stops (up to 6 stops with VR lenses) | In-body Shake Reduction (SR II), up to 5.5 stops |
| Burst Rate | 10fps mechanical, 10fps electronic | 6fps |
| Battery Life | ~420 shots (CIPA) | ~410 shots (CIPA) |
| Weight | 705g (body, battery, card) | 643g (body only) |
| Dimensions | 134.0 × 100.5 × 69.5mm | 131.0 × 101.0 × 76.0mm |
| Weather Sealed | Yes | Yes |
| Viewfinder | EVF, 3.69M dots, 0.80× magnification | Optical pentamirror, 0.95× magnification, ~100% coverage |
| Screen | 3.2" tilting touchscreen, 2.1M dots | 3.0" fully articulating touchscreen, 1.04M dots |
| Mount | Nikon Z-mount | Pentax KF-mount |
| Memory Cards | Dual card: 1× CFexpress Type B / XQD + 1× SD UHS-II | Single SD UHS-I slot |
| Connectivity | USB-C (USB 3.2 Gen 2), Wi-Fi, Bluetooth | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth |
Suitability by genre
| Genre | Z7 II | KF |
|---|---|---|
| Street | ||
| Portrait | ||
| Travel | ||
| Wildlife | ||
| Video | — | |
| Landscape | — | |
| Casual | — | |
| Vlogging & Video | — | |
| Sports & Action | — |
GearScore™ suitability scores are based on aggregated purchaser reviews weighted by photography genre. See how scores are calculated →
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