The Pentax K-7 is a 14.6-megapixel digital single-lens reflex camera, announced on 20 May 2009.^[1] This is the first new flagship model released by Pentax since its merger with Hoya Corporation on 31 March 2008. It was discontinued late in 2010 in favour of the K-5.

The Pentax K-7 was announced on 20 May 2009 and shipping began as of the first week of July 2009. The K-7 has the same pixel count as its predecessor, the K20D, but offers a significantly expanded feature set in a smaller body. New features include:^[2][3]

• body is still weather resistant like the K20D; however, it is now made of magnesium alloy, and it is now also low temperature resistant
• a high-definition video recording function (30 frames per second at 1536×1024 resolution or HDTV (cropped))
• TAv exposure mode: Time/Aperture Value: photographer sets his own desired shutter speed/aperture, while the camera adjusts the ISO accordingly to compensate exposure
• in-camera high dynamic range imaging function to create one composite image from three images with different exposures
• dedicated AF-assist lamp
• in-camera electronic level that works with Earth's gravity, usable in total darkness too (a 1st by Pentax in any camera model from any brand)
• automatic horizon correction
• a new shutter rated for 100,000 actuations and capable of shutter speeds as fast as 1/8000 second
• continuous shooting speed of up to 5.2 frames per second
• a viewfinder with 100% field coverage
• a new Natural-Bright-Matte III focusing screen
• a new autofocus module
• a 77-segment light meter
• a newly developed DR II dust removal system
• a 3″ LCD monitor with a wide angle IPS panel with approximately 921k dots
• Face recognition in live view mode
• a new-generation Shake Reduction mechanism which can compensate for rotational movement
• lighter weight: the K-7 body weighs 55 g (7.5%) less than the K20D
• very quiet shutter^[4]