Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Pentax K-r

Here, we will be reviewing the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Pentax K-r, former is a Pro DSLR while the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by competitors FujiFilm and Pentax. There is a sizable difference between the image resolutions of the Fujifilm S3 Pro (6MP) and K-r (12MP) but both cameras have the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The Fujifilm S3 Pro was released 7 years before the K-r which is quite a significant difference as far as tech is concerned. Both of the cameras feature different body design with the Fujifilm S3 Pro being a Large SLR camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before we go right into a thorough comparison, here is a brief summation of how the Fujifilm S3 Pro matches up versus the K-r with regard to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Following is a preview of the gallery images for Fujifilm FinePix S3 Pro & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Fujifilm S3 Pro Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

For anyone who is planning to travel with your camera often, you have to factor in its weight and volume. The Fujifilm S3 Pro provides physical dimensions of 148mm x 135mm x 80mm (5.8" x 5.3" x 3.1") with a weight of 930 grams (2.05 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Take a look at the Fujifilm S3 Pro vs Pentax K-r in our newest Camera plus Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember, the weight of an ILC will change based on the lens you are utilising at that moment. Underneath is a front view over all size comparison of the Fujifilm S3 Pro compared to the K-r.

Factoring in size and weight, the portability score of the Fujifilm S3 Pro and K-r is 54 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it's difficult to envision the gap between sensor dimensions simply by reading specs. The picture below should give you a more clear sense of the sensor sizes in the Fujifilm S3 Pro and K-r.

All in all, both of these cameras come with the identical sensor size albeit not the same megapixels. You can expect the Pentax K-r to offer you more detail as a result of its extra 6MP. Higher resolution can also help you crop pictures a good deal more aggressively. The more aged Fujifilm S3 Pro is going to be disadvantaged with regard to sensor tech.