Olympus 7000 vs Pentax K-r

The following is a complete comparison of the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-r, one is a Small Sensor Compact and the other is a Entry-Level DSLR by brands Olympus and Pentax. The image resolution of the 7000 (12MP) and the K-r (12MP) is fairly comparable but the 7000 (1/2.3") and K-r (APS-C) offer different sensor sizing.

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The 7000 was manufactured 3 years prior to the K-r which is a fairly significant gap as far as camera tech is concerned. Both the cameras feature different body design with the Olympus 7000 being a Compact camera and the Pentax K-r being a Compact SLR camera.

Before going straight to a comprehensive comparison, here is a short overview of how the 7000 scores vs the K-r in the way of portability, imaging, features and an overall mark.

This is a sample of the gallery pictures for Olympus Stylus 7000 and Pentax K-r. The entire galleries are viewable at Olympus 7000 Gallery and Pentax K-r Gallery.

For those who are intending to travel with your camera often, you'll have to factor in its weight and proportions. The Olympus 7000 features exterior measurements of 96mm x 56mm x 25mm (3.8" x 2.2" x 1.0") and a weight of 172 grams (0.38 lbs) whilst the Pentax K-r has measurements of 125mm x 97mm x 68mm (4.9" x 3.8" x 2.7") accompanied by a weight of 598 grams (1.32 lbs).

Contrast the Olympus 7000 versus Pentax K-r in the all new Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.

Remember that, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change based on the lens you have attached at the time. The following is a front view overall size comparison of the 7000 and the K-r.

Taking into account size and weight, the portability score of the 7000 and K-r is 94 and 67 respectively.

In many cases, it's tough to imagine the difference in sensor dimensions merely by going through a spec sheet. The picture below may provide you a much better sense of the sensor measurements in the 7000 and K-r.

Clearly, both the cameras come with the identical MP but different sensor dimensions. The 7000 comes with the smaller sensor which will make getting bokeh more difficult. The more aged 7000 will be disadvantaged when it comes to sensor innovation.