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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r

Portability
79
Imaging
37
Features
65
Overall
48
Olympus Stylus 1 front
 
Pentax K-r front
Portability
67
Imaging
53
Features
52
Overall
52

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs

Olympus 1
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - 1/1.7" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 100 - 12800
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1920 x 1080 video
  • 28-300mm (F2.8) lens
  • 402g - 116 x 87 x 57mm
  • Introduced November 2013
  • Newer Model is Olympus 1s
Pentax K-r
(Full Review)
  • 12MP - APS-C Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Display
  • ISO 200 - 12800 (Raise to 25600)
  • Sensor based Image Stabilization
  • 1/6000s Max Shutter
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • Pentax KAF2 Mount
  • 598g - 125 x 97 x 68mm
  • Revealed March 2011
Photography Glossary

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Overview

Here, we are matching up the Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Superzoom and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by companies Olympus and Pentax. The resolution of the 1 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 1 (1/1.7") and K-r (APS-C) have different sensor sizing.

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The 1 was launched 2 years after the K-r which is a fairly large gap as far as camera technology is concerned. Both cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 1 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going into a full comparison, here is a quick highlight of how the 1 matches up vs the K-r when considering portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

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Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-r

 1 K-r 
RevealedNovember 2013March 2011Newer by 33 months
Display typeTiltingFixed Tilting display
Display resolution1040k921kCrisper display (+119k dot)
Touch friendly display Easily navigate

Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus 1

 K-r 1 

Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-r

 1 K-r 
Manual focus Very precise focusing
Display size3"3"Same display measurement
Selfie screen Lack of selfie screen

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Physical Comparison

If you're intending to travel with your camera regularly, you'll need to think about its weight and dimensions. The Olympus 1 enjoys exterior measurements of 116mm x 87mm x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") along with a weight of 402 grams (0.89 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has dimensions of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") and a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

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Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will differ based on the lens you use at that moment. Following is a front view over all size comparison of the 1 and the K-r.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r size comparison

Looking at dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the 1 and K-r is 79 and 67 respectively.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r top view buttons comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Sensor Comparison

Quite often, its tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions simply by checking out a spec sheet. The image underneath will offer you a clearer sense of the sensor sizing in the 1 and K-r.

As you can see, both of the cameras feature the identical megapixel count but different sensor dimensions. The 1 includes the smaller sensor which will make obtaining bokeh more difficult. The newer 1 should have an advantage in sensor technology.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r sensor size comparison

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Screen and ViewFinder

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Olympus 1 Portrait photography advice
Pentax K-r Portrait photography advice
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focusing manually
high flash sync speed (1/2,000s)
supports face detect autofocus
saves RAW formats
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
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manual focus
sensor size is good (APS-C)
has face detection focus
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
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Street Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Street photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Street photography camera
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has a tilting screen
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
comes with touch focus
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
67
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
no moving screen
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Sports Comparison

Olympus 1 Sports photography details
Pentax K-r Sports photography details
43
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports tracking focus
better than average battery (410 per charge)
megapixel count low (12MP)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
does not have phase detect autofocus
55
great max shutter speed (1/6,000s)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
supports phase detect auto focus
slow frames per second (6.0 frames/s)
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (470 CIPA)
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Travel Comparison

Olympus 1 Travel photography features
Pentax K-r Travel photography features
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better than average battery (410 shots)
comes with touch focus
has built in flash
rather wide (28mm)
great reach (300mm)
lack of Timelapse mode
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
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has built in flash
bad battery life (470 shots)
low MP (12 megapixels)
does not contain selfie friendly screen
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Landscape Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Landscape photography camera
Pentax K-r as a Landscape photography camera
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focusing manually
rather wide (28mm)
screen size is good (3 inch)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
saves RAW formats
better than average battery (410 shots)
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
megapixel count low (12 megapixels)
tiny sensor size (1/1.7")
lack of Timelapse mode
65
manual focus
change lenses (Pentax KAF2 mount)
pretty good screen size (3 inches)
image stabilization (Sensor based)
sensor size is good (APS-C)
delivers RAW formats
low MP (12 megapixels)
bad battery life (470 shots)
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Vlogging Comparison

Olympus 1 as a Vlogging camera
Pentax K-r as a Vlogging camera
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rather wide (28mm)
touchscreen functionality
built in image stabilization (Optical)
supports face detect autofocus
video res high (1920 x 1080 resolution)
somewhat slow maximum aperture (f2.8)
doesn't contain selfie friendly screen
lack of microphone port
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image stabilization (Sensor based)
has face detection focus
does not contain selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 resolution)
missing external microphone jack
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Olympus 1 and Pentax K-r
 Olympus Stylus 1Pentax K-r
General Information
Brand Name Olympus Pentax
Model type Olympus Stylus 1 Pentax K-r
Category Small Sensor Superzoom Entry-Level DSLR
Introduced 2013-11-25 2011-03-11
Body design SLR-like (bridge) Compact SLR
Sensor Information
Chip TruePic VI Prime II
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CMOS
Sensor size 1/1.7" APS-C
Sensor measurements 7.44 x 5.58mm 23.6 x 15.8mm
Sensor area 41.5mm² 372.9mm²
Sensor resolution 12 megapixels 12 megapixels
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 3:2
Max resolution 3968 x 2976 4288 x 2848
Max native ISO 12800 12800
Max enhanced ISO - 25600
Min native ISO 100 200
RAW pictures
Min enhanced ISO - 100
Autofocusing
Focus manually
Touch to focus
Continuous autofocus
Autofocus single
Tracking autofocus
Autofocus selectice
Center weighted autofocus
Autofocus multi area
Live view autofocus
Face detection focus
Contract detection focus
Phase detection focus
Total focus points 25 11
Cross type focus points - 9
Lens
Lens mount type fixed lens Pentax KAF2
Lens zoom range 28-300mm (10.7x) -
Maximal aperture f/2.8 -
Macro focusing range 5cm -
Amount of lenses - 151
Focal length multiplier 4.8 1.5
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3 inch 3 inch
Screen resolution 1,040k dot 921k dot
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch function
Screen tech LCD TFT LCD monitor
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder type Electronic Optical (pentamirror)
Viewfinder resolution 1,440k dot -
Viewfinder coverage 100 percent 96 percent
Viewfinder magnification - 0.57x
Features
Minimum shutter speed 60s 30s
Fastest shutter speed 1/2000s 1/6000s
Continuous shutter speed 7.0fps 6.0fps
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual exposure
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Custom white balance
Image stabilization
Built-in flash
Flash distance - 12.00 m (at ISO 100)
Flash options Auto, redeye reduction, fill-on, off, redeye reduction slow sync, full, manual Auto, Red-eye Reduction, Slow-speed Sync, Trailing Curtain Sync, High-Speed Sync and Wireless Sync
External flash
Auto exposure bracketing
WB bracketing
Fastest flash sync 1/2000s 1/180s
Exposure
Multisegment metering
Average metering
Spot metering
Partial metering
AF area metering
Center weighted metering
Video features
Video resolutions 1920 x 1080 (30p), 1280 x 720 (30p); high speed: 640 x 480 (120p), 320 x 240 (240p) 1280 x 720 (25 fps), 640 x 480 (25 fps)
Max video resolution 1920x1080 1280x720
Video file format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Microphone input
Headphone input
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None Optional
Physical
Environmental seal
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 402g (0.89 lb) 598g (1.32 lb)
Physical dimensions 116 x 87 x 57mm (4.6" x 3.4" x 2.2") 125 x 97 x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7")
DXO scores
DXO Overall rating 51 72
DXO Color Depth rating 20.7 22.9
DXO Dynamic range rating 11.6 12.4
DXO Low light rating 179 755
Other
Battery life 410 photographs 470 photographs
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Battery ID BLS-5 D-LI109,4 x AA
Self timer Yes (2 or 12 sec, custom) Yes (2 or 12 sec)
Time lapse feature
Type of storage SD/SDHC/SDXC card SD/SDHC
Storage slots 1 1
Launch price $700 $1,100