Olympus 1 vs Pentax K-r

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.

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.

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.

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

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.