Olympus E-PL9 vs Pentax K-r

In this article, we will be contrasting the Olympus E-PL9 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Entry-Level Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. There is a significant difference among the sensor resolutions of the E-PL9 (16MP) and K-r (12MP) and the E-PL9 (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) use different sensor dimensions.

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The E-PL9 was revealed 7 years after the K-r which is a fairly sizable gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both cameras offer different body type with the Olympus E-PL9 being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before diving in to a in-depth comparison, below is a concise introduction of how the E-PL9 matches up vs the K-r in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

Below is a preview of the gallery photos for Olympus PEN E-PL9 and Pentax K-r. The full galleries are provided at Olympus E-PL9 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

If you are intending to travel with your camera often, you have to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus E-PL9 enjoys exterior dimensions of 117mm x 68mm x 39mm (4.6" x 2.7" x 1.5") with a weight of 380 grams (0.84 lbs) while the Pentax K-r has dimensions 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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Don't forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are utilising during that time. Following is the front view scale comparison of the E-PL9 and the K-r.

Considering size and weight, the portability score of the E-PL9 and K-r is 85 and 67 respectively.

Oftentimes, it can be hard to picture the gap in sensor dimensions simply by going through specs. The image here will help offer you a better sense of the sensor sizes in the E-PL9 and K-r.

All in all, the 2 cameras enjoy different megapixels and different sensor dimensions. The E-PL9 having a smaller sensor is going to make achieving shallow depth of field tougher and the Olympus E-PL9 will produce more detail because of its extra 4 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also make it easier to crop photographs far more aggressively. The more modern E-PL9 provides an advantage when it comes to sensor technology.