Pentax K-r Alternatives
The K-r is rated #49 out of 80 in Entry-Level DSLR cameras. Here is a short analysis of the K-r.
12MP
APS-C
598 grams
ISO 12,800
Portability
67 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
52
67 Imaging
53 Features
52 Overall
52
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
exports RAW files
flash built-in
has manual focus
doesn't have selfie friendly display
lack of external mic jack
lack of HDMI support
lack of headphone jack
What follows are a handful alternatives to the Pentax K-r sorted by their total rating. You can easily view a thorough review of each camera or a comparison with the Pentax K-r by visiting the urls under each camera card. You can also press on the 
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#1 Canon T8i
24MP
APS-C
515 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
67 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76
67 Imaging
69 Features
88 Overall
76
better than average battery power (800 shots)
boasts touch to focus
built-in touchscreen
display is selfie friendly
lack of headphone jack
lack of image stabilization
Japan-exclusive Leica Leitz Phone 3 features big sensor and new modes#2 Pentax KF
24MP
APS-C
684 grams
ISO 102,400
Portability
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
63 Imaging
72 Features
81 Overall
75
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
display is selfie friendly
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
heavier than competition in class (684 grams)
lack of headphone jack
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
President Biden pushes bill mandating TikTok sale or ban#3 Canon SL3
24MP
APS-C
449 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
71 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
71 Imaging
69 Features
84 Overall
75
better than average battery power (1,070 shots)
boasts touch to focus
built-in touchscreen
display is selfie friendly
lack of headphone jack
lack of image stabilization
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
Apple Innovates by Creating Next-Level Optical Stabilization for iPhone#4 Canon SL2
24MP
APS-C
453 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
71 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
71 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
better than average battery power (650 shots)
boasts touch to focus
built-in touchscreen
display is selfie friendly
lack of headphone jack
lack of image stabilization
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
Samsung Releases Faster Versions of EVO MicroSD Cards#5 Nikon D5600
24MP
APS-C
465 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
70 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
70 Imaging
67 Features
85 Overall
74
better than average battery power (820 shots)
boasts touch to focus
built-in touchscreen
display is selfie friendly
lack of headphone jack
lack of image stabilization
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
Meta to Introduce 'AI-Generated' Labels for Media starting next month#6 Nikon D5500
24MP
APS-C
420 grams
ISO 25,600
Portability
71 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73
71 Imaging
66 Features
85 Overall
73
better than average battery power (820 shots)
boasts touch to focus
built-in touchscreen
display is selfie friendly
lack of headphone jack
lack of image stabilization
slow continuous shooting (5.0 fps)
Snapchat Adds Watermarks to AI-Created Images#7 Pentax K-70
24MP
APS-C
688 grams
ISO 102,400
Portability
62 Imaging
67 Features
81 Overall
72
62 Imaging
67 Features
81 Overall
72
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
display is selfie friendly
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
heavier than competition in class (688 grams)
lack of headphone jack
slow continuous shooting (6.0 fps)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
Photobucket discusses licensing 13 billion images with AI firms#8 Sony A65
24MP
APS-C
622 grams
ISO 12,800
Portability
64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
71
64 Imaging
63 Features
85 Overall
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
display is selfie friendly
exports RAW files
flash built-in
lack of headphone jack
lack of Time Lapse mode
Pentax 17 Pre-Orders Outperform Expectations by a Landslide#9 Pentax K-S2
20MP
APS-C
678 grams
ISO 51,200
Portability
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
64 Imaging
64 Features
82 Overall
71
built in image stabilization (Sensor based)
display is selfie friendly
doesnt have anti aliasing filter
exports RAW files
heavier than competition in class (678 grams)
lack of headphone jack
slow continuous shooting (5.4 fps)
terrible battery power (410 shots)
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