Canon XC10 vs Pentax K-r

Below, we are analyzing the Canon XC10 and Pentax K-r, one being a Large Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by manufacturers Canon and Pentax. The image resolution of the XC10 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the XC10 (1") and K-r (APS-C) feature totally different sensor measurements.

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The XC10 was brought out 4 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both of the cameras come with different body type with the Canon XC10 being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before getting in to a in-depth comparison, below is a short view of how the XC10 grades versus the K-r for portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Canon XC10 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Canon XC10 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

When you are planning to lug around your camera, you'll have to factor its weight and measurements. The Canon XC10 has got outside dimensions of 125mm x 102mm x 122mm (4.9" x 4.0" x 4.8") having a weight of 1040 grams (2.29 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has proportions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Analyze the Canon XC10 and Pentax K-r in the all new Camera and Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will vary based on the lens you use at the time. The following is the front view measurement comparison of the XC10 vs the K-r.

Using size and weight, the portability score of the XC10 and K-r is 54 and 67 respectively.

Usually, its hard to see the contrast in sensor measurements just by seeing specifications. The visual below will help give you a stronger sense of the sensor dimensions in the XC10 and K-r.

To sum up, both cameras posses the exact same resolution but not the same sensor measurements. The XC10 features the smaller sensor which is going to make obtaining shallow DOF more difficult. The fresher XC10 will have an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.