Canon 350D vs Pentax K-r

In this write-up, we are looking at the Canon 350D vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by companies Canon and Pentax. There is a noticeable difference between the image resolutions of the 350D (8MP) and K-r (12MP) but they feature the same exact sensor sizes (APS-C).

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The 350D was launched 7 years prior to the K-r and that is quite a sizable difference as far as tech is concerned. Both cameras offer the identical body type (Compact SLR).

Before getting through a in depth comparison, below is a simple synopsis of how the 350D matches up versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

This is a sample of the gallery pics for Canon EOS 350D & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Canon 350D Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are intending to lug around your camera, you have to take into account its weight and measurements. The Canon 350D provides physical measurements of 127mm x 94mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.7" x 2.5") with a weight of 540 grams (1.19 lbs) and the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Remember, the weight of an ILC will differ based on the lens you choose at that moment. The following is the front view sizing comparison of the 350D and the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability rating of the 350D and K-r is 70 and 67 respectively.

Generally, its hard to picture the gap between sensor measurements purely by reading through specifications. The visual below may provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the 350D and K-r.

To sum up, both cameras offer the same exact sensor sizing but different resolution. You can expect to see the Pentax K-r to give extra detail utilizing its extra 4MP. Greater resolution can also allow you to crop photos a little more aggressively. The older 350D is going to be disadvantaged in sensor innovation.