Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K-r

Its time to look a little more closely at the Nikon D3000 vs Pentax K-r, both Entry-Level DSLR digital cameras by brands Nikon and Pentax. The sensor resolution of the D3000 (10MP) and the K-r (12MP) is very well matched and both cameras posses the identical sensor size (APS-C).

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The D3000 was launched 15 months prior to the K-r making them a generation apart from each other. The two cameras feature the same body design (Compact SLR).

Before delving straight to a full comparison, here is a simple overview of how the D3000 matches up vs the K-r in terms of portability, imaging, features and an overall grade.

The following is a sample of the gallery pics for Nikon D3000 & Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are available at Nikon D3000 Gallery & Pentax K-r Gallery.

In case you're looking to lug around your camera frequently, you'll have to think about its weight and volume. The Nikon D3000 offers outside measurements of 126mm x 97mm x 64mm (5.0" x 3.8" x 2.5") and a weight of 536 grams (1.18 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has sizing of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") along with a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Take into account, the weight of an ILC will change depending on the lens you have during that time. Below is a front view sizing comparison of the D3000 vs the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability grade of the D3000 and K-r is 69 and 67 respectively.

Usually, it is very tough to see the contrast between sensor measurements simply by looking at technical specs. The graphic here will help offer you a more clear sense of the sensor measurements in the D3000 and K-r.

As you can tell, the two cameras feature the identical sensor size but not the same MP. You can expect to see the Pentax K-r to give you extra detail utilizing its extra 2MP. Greater resolution will also let you crop photos way more aggressively. The older D3000 is going to be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor tech.