Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r
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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Key Specs
(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
(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

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.

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.

Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Gallery
The following is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 1 and Pentax K-r. The complete galleries are viewable at Olympus 1 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.
Reasons to pick Olympus 1 over the Pentax K-r
1 | K-r | |||
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Revealed | November 2013 | ![]() | March 2011 | Newer by 33 months |
Display type | Tilting | ![]() | Fixed | Tilting display |
Display resolution | 1040k | ![]() | 921k | Crisper display (+119k dot) |
Touch friendly display | ![]() | Easily navigate |
Reasons to pick Pentax K-r over the Olympus 1
K-r | 1 |
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Common features in the Olympus 1 and Pentax K-r
1 | K-r | |||
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Manual focus | ![]() | Very precise focusing | ||
Display size | 3" | ![]() | 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).
Check the Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r in the new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
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.

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 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 Screen and ViewFinder


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Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r Specifications
Olympus Stylus 1 | Pentax K-r | |
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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 |