Olympus PEN-F vs Pentax K-r

Here is a in depth review of the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-r, one being a Advanced Mirrorless and the latter is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. There is a sizeable difference among the image resolutions of the PEN-F (20MP) and K-r (12MP) and the PEN-F (Four Thirds) and K-r (APS-C) posses totally different sensor dimensions.

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The PEN-F was introduced 4 years later than the K-r and that is a fairly large gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras have different body design with the Olympus PEN-F being a Rangefinder-style mirrorless camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before delving into a more detailed comparison, here is a quick summation of how the PEN-F grades against the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall rating.

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

For anybody who is intending to carry your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and measurements. The Olympus PEN-F has got exterior measurements of 125mm x 72mm x 37mm (4.9" x 2.8" x 1.5") and a weight of 427 grams (0.94 lbs) while 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).

Compare the Olympus PEN-F and Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change depending on the lens you are working with at that moment. Below is a front view physical size comparison of the PEN-F against the K-r.

Taking into consideration size and weight, the portability score of the PEN-F and K-r is 84 and 67 respectively.

Generally, it can be difficult to envision the difference in sensor sizing merely by looking through specifications. The visual underneath should offer you a stronger sense of the sensor sizing in the PEN-F and K-r.

To sum up, both of those cameras provide different megapixels and different sensor sizing. The PEN-F having a smaller sensor will make shooting shallower DOF more difficult and the Olympus PEN-F will render more detail using its extra 8 Megapixels. Higher resolution will help you crop shots more aggressively. The younger PEN-F will have an edge in sensor technology.